The Goddard School of

Fanwood - Scotch Plains

School Phone Number: 908-232-5250

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

School Address: 324 South Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023

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School Highlights

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Halo
Catering
Interactive Whiteboard
American Sign Language
Chess
Computers
Engineering
Finger Guards
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

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Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Fanwood - Scotch Plains, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. That's why we offer an expert curriculum, experienced teachers and a nurturing environment to provide the best foundation for their growth.

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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Meet Tracy Owner/Operator

Owner - Tracy Brace As a resident of Scotch Plains and a parent of three children, Tracy opened a childcare center to fulfill her personal need for a safe, loving and stimulating preschool environment for her own children, as well as to pursue a rewarding profession where she can have a meaningful impact on the daily lives of children and their families. Tracy earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and her MBA at NYU's Stern School of Business. She started her career in financial research. She has been working in early childhood education and operating The Goddard School located in Fanwood, NJ since 2007.

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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!
Special Programs

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

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What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

We love the Goddard School in Fanwood because of the people. From the front door to the classrooms, everyone is smiling, friendly and so welcoming to the kids. Our little guy loves his time at school every day and is full of smiles in his daily pictures. They do a great job of making the learning and development fun and interesting.

Brendan & Baby's Father

Twos Classroom

Goddard Fanwood has provided support to my family and my son like no other daycare has. We could not recommend Goddard Fanwood enough.

Jaxon's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Our daughter is graduating this year and she has thrived in the program. Goddard offers a great balance between academics and social development. Kate absolutely loves her teachers and her class and asks to be picked up as late as possible every day!

Katherine & Lily's Father

Pre-K Classroom

Excellent facility from the office staff, teachers and environment. Started with my eldest and watched her flourish throughout her time there and now have the pleasure of my youngest going through a similar experience. My daughters are ahead of the game due to the teachings they learn while also building social skills and having fun. Highly recommend.

Sienna & Ava's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Everything about Goddard is wonderful and our child loves it there! The staff, curriculum, activities and professionalism all make Goddard so special.

Noelle's Mother

Toddler Classroom

The team goes above and beyond and we immediately felt like family

Charlotte & Emilia's Mother

Toddler Classroom

The school is absolutely wonderful. Charging, competent staff, good teacher retention and my kids are happy and learning.

Jackson & Rowan's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

The teachers are so kind and attentive to the children. I feel like my son has learned so much from attending school here. He really enjoys the curriculum.

Myles & Cody's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

Air Purifying System
Finger Guards
Gate Alarm

Halo
Non-Biometric Security Scanner
Outdoor Security Cameras

Food and Nutrition

Catering
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
Order Food

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language
Art History
Chess

Computers
Engineering
Handwriting
Interactive Whiteboard
Learning Technologies
Music Appreciation
Nutrition
Physical Fitness
Playground(s)
STEAM Cart/Computer Lab
Secondary Languages
Sports & Fitness
World Cultures
Yoga & Mindfulness

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Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

December 17

Cooking Project

All Day
December 18

Winter Concert

All Day
December 19

Winter Concert

All Day
December 22

Ugly Sweater 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.

GROW NJ KIDS

Grow NJ Kids is a state-sponsored initiative to raise the quality of child care and early learning throughout New Jersey. Grow NJ Kids gives child care and early learning programs resources to assess and improve their programs, while providing parents with information that allows them to evaluate the quality of programs and make the best choices for their child. The goal is to create a system that encourages ongoing improvement.

CHILD CARE AWARE®

Child Care Aware is the nation's most respected hub of information for parents and child care providers. A program of Child Care Aware of America, Child Care Aware helps families learn more about the elements of quality child care and how to locate programs in their communities. Child Care Aware also provides child care providers with access to resources for their child care programs.

January 2020 - January 2030

SECURE EDUCATION CONSULTANTS (SEC)

Secure Education Consultants is a company owned and operated by former US Secret Service Agents designed to help us take our safety and security to the highest level possible. SEC is a group of highly-skilled security and protection experts. The SEC team specializes in analyzing facilities, developing Emergency Preparedness Plans, and preparing faculty and staff to appropriately confront emergencies of all kinds.

January 2020 - January 2022

NATIONAL GODDARD SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Our Goddard School is proud to have a Goddard School Teacher of the Year! Each year, Goddard Systems recognizes outstanding Goddard School teachers for their excellence in early childhood education.

January 2017 - January 2018

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE PRESIDENT’S CLUB

The Circle of Excellence President’s Club Award recognizes franchisees that meet the highest standards set by Goddard Systems in the areas of health and safety, curriculum, overall quality, punctual reporting and business operations. Eligibility is limited to franchisees that achieved the highest level of excellence, scoring in the top ten percent in each category.

January 2017 - January 2018

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE PRESIDENT’S CLUB

January 2017 - January 2018

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

The Circle of Excellence Award recognizes franchisees for elevating the Goddard School brand, reputation and business performance through outstanding achievements in education and operational delivery. The Circle of Excellence program represents the very best of the system and reflects Goddard’s mission and values.

January 2011 - January 2014

BEST PRESCHOOL - SCOTCH PLAINS

Championed by enthusiastic parents, The Goddard School won for curriculum, educational foundation, professional staff and state of the art facility.

January 2012 - January 2013

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The Goddard School of Fanwood - Scotch Plains

School Highlights

Where They Start Matters

The Goddard Difference

Curriculum

Expert, Caring Teachers

Leading with Curiosity

Meet Tracy Owner/Operator

Discover Our Classrooms

Infant

Toddlers

Twos

Bridge

Preschool

Pre-K

Additional Programs Offered

Summer Fun

Special Programs

What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

Health and Safety

Food and Nutrition

Enrichment and Environment

Preview the Fun

Upcoming Events

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Care You Can Trust

GROW NJ KIDS

CHILD CARE AWARE®

SECURE EDUCATION CONSULTANTS (SEC)

NATIONAL GODDARD SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE PRESIDENT’S CLUB

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE PRESIDENT’S CLUB

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

BEST PRESCHOOL - SCOTCH PLAINS

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Fanwood - Scotch Plains