The Goddard School of

Fairfield - Little Falls Road

School Phone Number: 973-227-5577

, School Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

School Address: 76 Little Falls Road, Fairfield, New Jersey 07004

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School Highlights

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Air Purifying System
American Sign Language
Catering
Chess
Computers
Disinfectant Sprayer
Engineering
Finger Guards
Gate Alarm

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Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Fairfield - Little Falls Road, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. Our school is like a family, once you join us, you're part of our Goddard Family for life! At The Goddard School located in Fairfield, we provide more than just childcare. We’re a private preschool offering premier early education and care for children from infancy through Pre-K. Our programs are thoughtfully designed to nurture each child's curiosity, confidence, and love of learning in a safe and supportive environment. We are proudly nationally accredited by Cognia!

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.

Our Faculty: The Difference You Can Feel

Meet our award-winning, long-tenured team of passionate educators and leaders dedicated to excellence in early childhood education!

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Meet Amy Onsite Owner/Executive Director, 30 years of experience

Amy is the owner and on-site leader of The Goddard School of Fairfield, New Jersey, bringing over 25 years of experience in educational leadership to our preschool, toddler program, and pre-kindergarten classrooms. She began her journey with the Goddard brand in 2006 as a Director and opened our Fairfield location in 2013. A graduate of Rowan University with a degree in Elementary Education and a NJ State Certified Teacher, Amy is committed to high-quality early childhood education and fostering strong child development. As a mother of six, she understands the importance of creating a nurturing, supportive learning environment where children and families feel valued and connected. Outside of school, Amy enjoys traveling, cruising, visiting Disney World, and running, having completed several half marathons and five marathons, including the New York City Marathon, bringing the same energy, dedication, and passion to our school community each day.

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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

Special Programs

We enhance our play-based curriculum with a range of enrichment programs designed to fit your child’s interests.
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

We think the Goddard School of Fairfield does a wonderful job, from top to bottom. The teachers and administrators care deeply and they create an enriching, fun environment every day.

Nina & Ceclia's Father

Preschool Classroom

This school has truly been a breath of fresh air. The staff and teachers are incredibly friendly and always attentive to both the students and their parents. They made my son's transition so smooth, especially since it was a big change for him. Choosing this school has been the best decision we've ever made for our sons!

Ari & Baby's Mother

Preschool Classroom

The teachers and directors at Goddard truly care about each kid and go above and beyond for all of them. I have 3 kids currently at Goddard and are taken care of so well. I cannot recommend Goddard enough.

Emma & Abigail & Harper's Mother

Twos Classroom

Goddard Fairfield has been very accommodating to our needs as parents and my children's needs. The educational value my children receive has impressed our parents and have them applauding us for making the choice to move them into the Goddard system. More so, the love and care shown by the staff really make our children feel this school is their 2nd home. We are very pleased with Goddard Fairfield.

Nate & Elaina's Father

Bridge Classroom

There are many exceptional reasons: the staff (they all know my son's name and that means a lot), the curriculum, the cleanliness, the operations and procedures, the frequency of posting, the respect that each teacher and staff show...many more.

Kien's Father

Bridge Classroom

The continued support and commitment to our daughter’s development, overall well being and happiness is exceptional. We’ll continue to recommend Goddard Fairfield to any family in need!

Amanda's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

We could not be happier with our experience here thus far. My two sons absolutely love their teachers, as do we! The leadership team is incredible and so great with communication. We are so thankful to every single person here for everything they do every day for all of the children! I highly recommend Goddard Fairfield to all of my friends and family.

Jason & Tyler's Mother

Preschool Classroom

This is my third Goddard (due to relocations of our home) and each one is better than the next. My daughter loves this school and is sad on the weekends when she does not attend! That is saying something. The learning here is tremendous!

Tatum's Father

Preschool Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

Explore all the features and programs found at our local School.

Health and Safety

Air Purifying System
Disinfectant Sprayer
Finger Guards

Gate Alarm
Hand Scanner
Non-Biometric Security Scanner
Outdoor Security Cameras
Parking Lot Bollards
Supervised Lobby Entry

Food and Nutrition

Catering
Order Food

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language
Chess
Computers

Engineering
Handwriting
Interactive Whiteboard
Microscope(s)
Music Appreciation
Outdoor Classroom
Physical Fitness
Playground(s)
Robotics
Secondary Languages
Sports & Fitness
Tablets
Tenured Teachers
Wonder of Learning®
Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

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Upcoming Events

December 16

Tootsie Tuesday

All Day
December 17

Holiday Sweater or Shirt Day

All Day
December 18

Holly Jolly Thursday

All Day
December 19

Don't Be a Grinch Day

All Day

Care You Can Trust

The Goddard School is proud to be recognized for our commitment to quality care and early learning! These accolades reflect our dedication to providing a safe, nurturing and enriching environment for every child.

COGNIA® ACCREDITED

Cognia (cognia.org) is a global organization with a holistic approach to continuous improvement of education through accreditation and certification, assessment, professional learning and customized improvement services.

June 2025

BEST OF ESSEX – SUBURBAN ESSEX

This award recognizes the best in the Essex area as voted by the readers of Suburban Essex.

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