The Goddard School of

Maplewood

973-561-0255
7:00 am - 6:30 pm
50 Burnett Ave, Maplewood, New Jersey 07040

School Highlights

Air Filtration Systems
Air Purifying System
All Organic Foods Served
American Sign Language
Child Learning Kitchen
Custom Key Code Entry
Disinfectant Sprayer
Dramatic Arts Space
Finger Guards

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Maplewood, 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 Mary Onsite Operator

With over 30 years of experience in education, Ms. Mary brings deep knowledge, leadership, and heart to her role as the on-site operator of The Goddard School of Maplewood. She previously served as the Founding Director of The Goddard School of Millburn, Executive Director, and on-site operator of The Goddard School of Jersey City. Before joining Goddard, Mary held leadership roles including Executive Director of a charter school, Chief Academic Officer, and Director of Curriculum and Instruction. She has trained principals and teachers in instructional best practices, dual-language learning, data-driven instruction, and classroom management. At Goddard, Mary blends her academic expertise with a nurturing approach that puts children and families first. Her vision is to create a school where curiosity is encouraged, every child feels valued, and 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

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

My children LOVE school. They are learning so much -- including problem solving and deductive reasoning--but they just see it as lots of fun with friends. I ask my son "Did you have a good day?" And every day, he says, "My day was awesome." Teachers really care and administration is just on top of everything.

Henry & Penelope's Mother

Toddler Classroom

My daughter has thrived at Goddard maplewood so I would highly recommend to others.

Olivia's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Our daughter has thrived and grown so well since coming to Goddard. We like the management team a great deal.

Jubilee's Father

Toddler Classroom

Goddard of Maplewood provides a very warm and welcoming learning environment. It combines academic rigor with holistic development for children and the teachers are extremely caring and attentive.

Vriha & Baby's Mother

Preschool Classroom

The Goddard school provides my child with a sense of community. The teachers are always welcoming, The leadership staff is attentive and diligent. My child looks forward to meeting friends and his teachers daily.

Zayne's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Wonderful staff, clean, safe school and my child is learning so much.

Callan's Mother

Infant Classroom

Great leadership that trickles down to the teachers, staff, and children. My two favorite things about the Goddard is the emphasis on exposure, learning, and fun in the first 5 years, and the excellent ongoing communication between the directors and teachers with the parents. Henry has had a wonderful experience thus far, and I would highly recommend the Goddard of Maplewood to any family looking for a phenomenal school that goes above and beyond.

Henry's Mother

Toddler Classroom

We love that it is a school environment and not a typical ‘daycare’. Their days are filled with purposeful activities that expand their horizons and keep them engaged. The emphasis on education and development is very important to us.

Caroline & Sebastian's Father

Infant Classroom