The Goddard School of
Millburn - Short Hills

4.9 (50 reviews)

School Phone Number: 973-671-4500

, School Hours: 7:00 am - 6:30 pm

School Address: 161 Millburn Avenue, Millburn, New Jersey 07041

School Highlights

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  • Air Filtration Systems Air Filtration Systems
  • Air Purifying System Air Purifying System
  • All Organic Foods Served All Organic Foods Served
  • American Sign Language American Sign Language
  • Art History Art History
  • Catering Catering
  • Gate Alarm Gate Alarm
  • Crash-Rated Fencing Crash-Rated Fencing
  • Sports & Fitness Sports & Fitness

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Millburn - Short Hills, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. Moment after moment, there is no bigger impact we can make on a person's life (and our world!) than in the first few years!

Goddard Great Start Scholarship

We believe children deserve the greatest start so they can become the best versions of themselves. The Goddard Great Start Scholarship offers an opportunity for two families, one new and one existing, to receive a full year of tuition! Applications close May 1, 2026.

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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.

Meet Our Teachers

Leading with Curiosity

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

Meet Susan

Meet Susan On-site Operator

Dr. Susan has dedicated over 30 years to the field of education, spending 13 years in the classroom before transitioning into various administrative roles. She holds a B.A. in Elementary Education, an M.A. in School Business Administration, and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. Driven by her desire to make a positive impact on children’s lives, Dr. Susan finds her work deeply rewarding. She is a passionate educator, proud mother of three wonderful sons, and is inspired by the belief: “If we’re not growing, we’re decaying.” As the On-Site Operator, she is looking forward to growing and learning with the families, children, and faculty!
Meet The Team

Classrooms & Programs

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

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

Explore all the features and programs found at The Goddard School of Millburn - Short Hills.

Health and Safety
  • Air Filtration Systems
  • Air Purifying System
  • Crash-Rated Fencing
  • Custom Key Code Entry
  • Disinfectant Sprayer
  • EPA-Approved Cleaning Products
  • Finger Guards
  • Gate Alarm
  • Halo
  • Iris Scanner
  • Non-Biometric Security Scanner
  • Outdoor Security Cameras
  • Parking Lot Bollards
  • Water Filtration System
  • Zono
Food and Nutrition
  • All Organic Foods Served
  • Catering
  • Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
Enrichment and Environment
  • American Sign Language
  • Art History
  • Dance
  • Engineering
  • Handwriting
  • Interactive Whiteboard
  • Kodo Kids
  • Learning Technologies
  • Music Appreciation
  • Nutrition
  • Outdoor Classroom
  • Physical Fitness
  • Playground(s)
  • Secondary Languages
  • Sports & Fitness
  • World Cultures
  • Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms at The Goddard School of Millburn - Short Hills.

Upcoming Events

  • April 23
    Jam Cats
    All Day
  • April 23
    Art Walk
    All Day
  • April 24
    Art Walk
    All Day
  • April 24
    Stripe Day!
    All Day

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