The Goddard School of

Sparta

5.0 (30 reviews)

School Phone Number: 973-726-4110

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

School Address: 107 Main Street, Sparta, New Jersey 07871

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School Highlights

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After School
After School Transportation
Air Purifying System
American Sign Language
Antimicrobial Treatments
Before School
Before School Transportation
Dance
Disinfectant Sprayer

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Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Sparta, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. The Goddard School, with its innovative "Wonder of Learning" curriculum, is an excellent choice for your child's early education. This curriculum is designed to ignite a child's natural curiosity and foster a lifelong love of learning through experiential, hands-on activities. Integrating essential subjects such as science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM), the curriculum ensures a well-rounded education for your child with our experienced and dedicated teachers guiding the way.

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.

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.

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Meet Terri Educational Director

Miss Terri is a Graduate of William Paterson University. She has been working for The Goddard School corporation for 19 years. We are very proud to say that Terri has been our Educational Director since September 2014. She brings a lot of energy and pride to our school, and we are very excited to have her on board.

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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.

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.

Summer at Goddard

Summer at Goddard is all about capturing the carefree feeling of the season. Your child will learn, play and grow in a safe, familiar environment with expert teachers guiding them as they explore, make friends and build confidence.

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

Explore all the features and programs found at The Goddard School of Sparta.

Health and Safety

Air Purifying System
Antimicrobial Treatments
Disinfectant Sprayer

Finger Guards
Gate Alarm
Halo

Food and Nutrition

Caring for your child includes ensuring that they're fueled up and ready to learn and play!

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language
Dance
Handwriting

Interactive Whiteboard
Literacy Nook
Music Appreciation
Playground(s)
Secondary Languages
Yoga & Mindfulness

What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

The teachers and staff are amazing ! Mr. Jim is great also. He makes the kids feel safe and it’s fun to go every day.

Ryleigh's Mother

Kindergarten Classroom

The Goddard School of Sparta is the best place for child care. They offer quality care along with a fun and safe learning environment.

Allison's Mother

Toddler Classroom

The teachers and administrators are so kind, attentive to detail and want to partner with you to help your child reach their full potential.

Daniel's Mother

Preschool Classroom

I like how the owner is there every day and I like the monthly newsletters and themes to keep the kids engaged and excited .

Brayden & Braxton & Blake's Mother

Infant Classroom

The teachers are so caring and make it a wonderful place for the kids to learn and grow.

Everly & Lilia's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Great teachers and staff! Really enjoy the updates provided throughout the day and all of the fun and valuable activities that are planned for the kids.

Cameron & Owen's Father

Preschool Classroom

I would give a 5 just to ruffle Mr. Jim's feathers, but in all honestly I would give higher than a 10. Skye is doing so great! Ms. Brandi is an absolute gem and we love that she is teaching Skye so much. Good Job Goddard

Skylar's Father

Pre-K Classroom

We love everything about Goddard School. The entire staff is very friendly and dedicated to making Goddard the best. There are many activities and different dress up days which makes everyday different and fun. Jim and his staff go above and beyond to make Goddard a great place to trust with your children's early education.

Nino & Mia 's Father

Preschool Classroom

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms at The Goddard School of Sparta.

Upcoming Events

March 15

Sprit week

All Day
March 16

crocs and socks

All Day
March 17

Keep calm and shamrock on!

All Day
March 17

St. Patrick's 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

4 STARS

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.

January 2019 - December 2025

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.

March 2020 - December 2024

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