The Goddard School of

Elmwood Park

201-468-9841
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
301 Riverfront Boulevard, Suite 1, Elmwood Park, New Jersey 07407

School Highlights

Air Filtration Systems
American Sign Language
Catering
Dance
Disinfectant Sprayer
Engineering
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
Hand Scanner
Handwriting

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Elmwood Park, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. The Goddard School of Elmwood Park is more than just a place to learn—it’s a warm, nurturing space where extraordinary moments await your child every single day. From our engaging curriculum to our supportive community, we are committed to providing the foundation your child needs to grow, thrive, and succeed. We welcome subsidies through the Office for Children, 4cs and Programs for Parents.

The Goddard Difference

Goddard is more than just a preschool. With a proven track record of academic and social excellence, we've earned the trust of countless happy families who have seen their children exceed expectations and step into the world with confidence and compassion.

Curriculum

Our education program, Wonder of Learning^®, is the most innovative and well-researched on the market. It was created by early childhood development experts to empower children to explore their natural curiosity.

Expert, Caring Teachers

Our extraordinary educators shape your child’s experience, creating a fun and engaging learning environment with personalized lesson plans focused on whole-child development.

Leading with Curiosity

The Goddard School’s high-quality educational programming is designed to ignite curiosity and fuel a lifelong love of learning.

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Discover Our Classrooms

From infants and toddlers to pre-K, kindergarten and beyond, our classrooms are designed specifically with your little one’s needs in mind.

Infant

6 w - 12 m

In the Infant program, our teachers provide your baby with all the cuddles and care they need with opportunities to begin exploring the world around them.

Toddlers

12 - 24 m

As your little one rapidly develops physically and cognitively, our Toddler classroom is where their natural curiosity is fostered and their budding skills are nurtured.

Twos

2 - 3 yrs

In the Twos classroom, experienced, caring teachers guide your child through playful exploration, helping navigate big emotions while providing hands-on learning experiences that nurture their innate curiosity.

Bridge

2.5 - 3.5 yrs

As your child continues to gain independence, build self-care skills and learn more about themselves, the Bridge classroom provides the support they need to thrive in a preschool setting.

Preschool

3 - 4 yrs

In our Preschool classroom, your child starts their journey into a cooperative learning environment where they can discover interests and learn in a more structured setting.

Pre-K

4 - 5 yrs

As your child prepares for Kindergarten, our Pre-K classroom offers exciting opportunities to develop important skills, make new friends and explore the world around them.

Additional Programs Offered

Summer Fun

Our summer program is an exciting extension of the school year filled with lots of outdoor play and fun learning adventures!

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What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

I’m giving the Goddard School a 10 because from the moment of my first call, the care, dedication, and patience shown to my family have been exceptional. The entire process of enrolling my three kids this August was handled with such personalization, methodical follow-up, and genuine kindness. The team’s guidance and support throughout have been invaluable, making this experience smooth and reassuring for our entire family. Thank you for making us feel so welcome and cared for.

Elani & Elijah & Emmanuel's Father

Toddler Classroom

My daughter loves going to school and has learned so much in her two years there. Her teachers always do the most creative projects with their class and my daughter has so much fun while learning!

Matteo & Marchesa's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Staff is super caring, facility is extremely clean and the location of the place feels safe.

Alexander's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Im very happy with my choice of sending my son to Goddard School in EP. The teachers are caring, kind and make learning experience enjoyable for kids. I would highly recommend this preschool.

Adam & Michael's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

The Goddard School is exceptional in its curriculum, expertise of their teachers and the caring environment they foster.

Amelia & Antonia's Mother

Preschool Classroom

The Goddard School and all it’s employees are kind and caring. I always feel like my child is in the best care possible. In addition, the covid precautions have been great in helping keep everyone safe.

Isabella's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

The Staff in Goddard have made me very comfortable with the care and educational foundation they provide to both of my Children (17 month & 3 Year old)

Ronard & Elora's Father

Toddler Classroom

We love The Goddard School! Both my children have been enrolled since they were 12 weeks of age. All of the staff are amazing! They provide a clean, safe and loving environment for all of the children. I've been apart of the Goddard family since 2017 and it was one of the best decisions I have made.

Benjamin Garrett & Sadie Marie's Mother

Preschool Classroom