Warm, Nurturing & Highly Trusted
Learning happens best in a warm and nurturing environment, which is why our teachers take the time to make sure your little one feels safe and cared for every day to help them develop a lifelong love of learning.
Expertise & Skills
Our caring teachers are highly experienced in the best methods to support your child with teachable moments of exploration, discovery and learning each and every day.
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Mr Jerry
OwnerMr. Jerry and his spouse Maureen (Owners) have been a part of the Goddard family since 2002. Mr. Jerry attended Saint John’s University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. In addition, he graduated from Hofstra University with a Bachelor Science in Business Communications, Marketing & Education. -
Ms Stephanie
DirectorMs. Stephanie is our Center Director who coordinates with our Education Director. She attended Montclair State University and graduated with a Bachelors degree in Fine Arts and Bachelors in Science. Ms. Stephanie has been with The Goddard School of Washington Twp. since 2007, when she started as a teacher in our Get Set classroom. -
Ms Stephanie
Lead Infant Teacher/Education DirectorMs. Stephanie is the lead teacher in our Infant classroom, as well as our Education Director. She has her Bachelor's degree in Education from Rowan University, and is a certified teacher. Ms. Stephanie has been an integral part of our team at Washington Twp. since 2017. Ms. Stephanie was nominated for Teacher of the Year 2025! -
Ms Joanne
Lead teacherMs. Joanne is the lead teacher in the First Steps classroom. She has completed several courses toward her degree, and has recently completed her CDA. Ms. Joanne has been with The Goddard School of Washington Twp. since 2016. Ms. Joanne was a nominee for Teacher of the Year 2025! -
Ms Tara
Lead TeacherMs. Tara is the lead teacher in the Preschool classroom. She has recently earned her CDA in Preschool. Ms. Tara has completed many Goddard trainings on a variety of topics. Ms. Tara became an integral part of our Washington Twp. team in September of 2016. She was nominated for Teacher of the Year in both 2024 and 2025! -
Ms Monica
Lead TeacherMs. Monica is the lead teacher in our Pre K classroom. Ms. Monica has been working with children for over 20 years. She has her group teacher certification, and has many certificates for Goddard University webinars and seminars. Ms. Monica has been with The Goddard School of Washington Twp. since 2014. Ms. Monica was nominated for Teacher of the Year in both 2024 and 2025! -
Katerina
TeacherMs. Kat is a co-teacher in the Toddler 2 classroom. -
Danielle
Lead TeacherMs. Danielle is a lead teacher in our Toddler 1 classroom. -
Jennifer
TeacherMs. Jen is the assistant teacher in our Preschool classroom.
