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The Goddard School of West Orange

School Address: 303 Mt. Pleasant Avenue
, West Orange, New Jersey 07052
School Phone Number: 973-609-5600 , School Hours: 7:00 am - 6:30 pm
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Welcome to Our School

The Goddard School of West Orange is more than a warm and nurturing place. It's more than a great education for your child. It's peace of mind.

Meet Nicole

Meet Nicole

Owner
Nicole Harrison is the On-Site Owner of The Goddard School of West Orange and of Livingston. As a mother of 4 children, she has always understood the importance of early childhood education. Nicole has a Bachelor's Degree in Public Health as well as a teaching degree in Physical Education and Health. She has many years of experience working in business prior to her teaching path. Nicole and her team are committed to providing the highest quality preschool experience for the children in the community. Our unique nurturing approach will give your child the opportunity to develop into a joyful, confident learner who is prepared for success in school and in life.

  • Our School

    Welcome! We’re committed to your child’s health, safety and education, which is why we provide children with safe and healthy learning environments at our School.

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    Faculty

    Our teachers blend the highest standards in early childhood education and development with nurturing care.

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    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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  • Reviews & Recognition

    We greatly value feedback we receive from parents and our communities, and are proud to share these publicly.

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Something Fun Is Always Happening at Goddard!

Upcoming Events

  • December 7 Parent Teacher Conferences
  • December 7 Happy Hannukah
  • December 8 Hannukah Story Time
  • December 10 HOLIDAY SPIRIT WEEK 4 - 5 PM
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GODDARD LOVE FROM FAMILIES LIKE YOURS

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The staff at Goddard always goes above and beyond for my children. They truly care for them as if they are their own and I have never once felt uncomfortable about my kids being there. They are excited to go to school every morning and that is definitely a result of the amazing care they are given while at Goddard each and every day.
Logan & Avery's Mother
Toddler Classroom
The teachers and administration are great. They really care about the children and provide a loving and educational environment for them. They're incredibly responsive and professional and go out of their way to meet and exceed expectations. So happy our child had the opportunity to grow with them these past several years.
Thaddeus's Mother
Preschool Classroom
Goddard has been and continues to be a wonderful and nurturing environment for our son. No school is perfect but Goddard is willing to listen. When necessary, they will take concrete steps to address parental concerns and ensure the school remains a welcoming environment for our most precious gifts.
Max & BABY BOY's Father
Toddler Classroom
We're one month in and I've had complete confidence in the staff who have demonstrated great care for my daughter. I love seeing the lesson plans and curriculum in action. I look forward to the tadpole updates everyday and it's wonderful to see so many different lessons and activities that my daughter is exposed to every day. So far so good!
Dalton's Mother
Toddler Classroom

Health and Safety

We work tirelessly to ensure your child thrives in a healthy, safe and warm environment. Within this secure and nurturing environment, your child is free to learn and discover their unique gifts.

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Careers

Our teachers work with your child’s natural inclination for exploration and investigation to create fun, flexible learning experiences that foster well-rounded development in a safe and caring environment. If you’d like to make a difference in the lives of young children, apply today!

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LEARNING YOUR CHILD LOVES

We work tirelessly to ensure children thrive in a healthy, safe and warm environment. Within this secure and nurturing environment, children can discover their unique gifts.

Our programs go beyond academics and help children develop important social-emotional skills like kindness, empathy, responsible decision making and more.  

In our classrooms, creativity and curiosity blossom as children discover the wonder of learning. Through fun learning experiences (F.L.EX.®), your child will develop academic and social-emotional skills that will help them feel ready to take on the world.

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