West Orange Reviews & Recognition

The love and commitment of our Goddard families inspires us every day. To help make each child’s learning experiences the best they can be, we are always happy to listen when parents share their expectations. Here’s what our families have to say.

  • 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

  • Ms. Leandra is simply outstanding! Her dedication, patience, and ability to create a nurturing learning environment makes her a gem in the world of preschool education. Our child adores her, and we're grateful for the positive impact she's had on his early learning journey. He is so excited to learn addition and sight words every week, even in preschool! Highly recommend!

    Cullen & Chloe & Caelan Jacques's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • The Goddard School of West Orange has been a super welcoming and safe environment for both me and my son. Every teacher has shown so much care and concern for my child. They have accommodated special requests and enabled so much learning. This school truly takes families, children, and celebrating teachers seriously.

    Gavin's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • The warmest most welcoming teachers who have made us feel like family! Our toddler has been thriving in all aspects and LOVES school, her teachers, and friends.

    Stella & TWIN & TWIN 2's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • The teachers' dedication and care have significantly impacted our daughters' learning and development. We've noticed remarkable progress, both academically and socially. It's amazing to see them grow and thrive under such positive guidance. We feel fortunate to have our daughters enrolled in a school where they feel happy, supported, and motivated to learn.

    Mae & Lucy's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • We love the staff - in each room my daughter has been in the teachers have been great. The Directors and Owner are involved, communicative, and are a delight to work with. And most importantly, my daughter is having fun while learning.

    Addison & Benjamin's Father

    Pre-K Classroom

  • They have become an extended family, supporting our kids journeys for almost 4 years now. They host great events and make learning fun for our children and even events to include the parents. We love our location.

    Kade & Evie's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • We love Goddard. Eshaan is doing so well here. He was 2 when he started. Now he is 5. Last 3 yrs goddard taught him so well, we hardly do any teaching at home. Every detail of his daily activity is well informed. We feel safe and secure when we drop him off at school. Now he is going to be K this year. We miss Goddard. We wish if there is a K at goddard, we would have totally gone for it. Thank you for all the care. Eshaan loves Goddard.

    Eshaan's Father

    Pre-K Classroom

  • I have no worries when I drop my child off with you guys. I rate you ten because of how little I have to think about how she’s doing there. I know she’s having fun and learning in a supporting place that loves her.

    Robert (Trip) & Amelia's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • The Goddard family has been absolutely wonderful for my kids. I would recommend Goddard to anyone and everyone.

    Archer & Jonah's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • Their values are the same as mine - safety and education! They are clean, organized, and incredible with communication. You can tell they care very much about the children, and I feel an incredible sense of relief knowing my son is safe in their hands.

    Austin & Avery's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • Very thoughtful administrator, great and caring staff, and the facilities are very well maintained for children. We felt very safe with Goddard.

    Zoe's Father

    Pre-K Classroom

  • The school and staff are wonderful. We have two daughters that both started around 18months old and every class the teachers have met their milestones and transitions with grace and professionalism. I highly recommend.

    Nina & Polly's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • I love our experience with Goddard! The teachers are all so kind and patient and our son is thriving. When we drop him off we know he is well cared for and loved.

    Julian's Father

    Toddler Classroom

  • I like the staff very much - Nicole and her team are very affectionate, intelligent, and very serious and effective about protecting and educating these children

    Alexandra's Father

    Preschool Classroom

  • Very organized and friendly. Faculties are meticulously clean. Security is top notch. Incredibly diverse. Teachers helped my daughters transition to daycare incredibly smoothly and with much attention. Handling of the unprecedented covid situation has also been very transparent.

    Everly's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • Caring teachers and admin/leaders. Our child loves school and it’s because he’s nurtured and well cared for when he’s there.

    Ethan & Baby Boy's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • We like that the environment feels like a family. The structured curriculum even for babies makes us feel that our infant is going some where to learn something while being taken care of. The daily tadpoles is a helpful app to check in on the kids too when you miss them throughout the day.

    Cullen & Chloe & Caelan Jacques's Mother

    Infant Classroom

  • 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

  • Everyone at this school is so invested in the children enrolled. They are so kind and so supportive. Our daughter has completely come alive in their environment. Miss Mo, Miss Cheena, and Miss Jackie are truly divine.

    Isabel's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • We feel that our baby is getting so much love and attention from his teachers.

    Theodore 's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • Great staff - clean, safe environment. Our son loves his teachers and seems to have a wonderful time every day!

    Henry & Owen's Father

    Toddler Classroom

  • I like the care the teachers and administrators have for the children and the emphasis on health and safety. The activities and lessons are great. My son has developed an even greater love for books. They also work through challenges and are very understanding.

    Thaddeus's Mother

    Pre-K 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

  • I am extremely likely to recommend Goddard to a friend or family. The staff is all warm and caring. My son is happy to go to school and see his friends and teachers.

    Cori & Colin's Father

    Pre-K 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

  • The curriculum is great, my son is well prepared for kindergarten. Goddard has taught him to be kind, inquisitive and open-minded. The staff is caring and the environment overall is condusive to raising well rounded children.

    Jacob N. & Jordana's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • I love the school transparency. They are always forthcoming with information to parents

    Michelle's Father

    Toddler Classroom

  • It's a wonderful program with a lot of transparency for parents and caregivers.

    Isla's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • I've seen true progress in both of my children's development and they enjoy the curriculum.

    Ryan & Mackenzie's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • Good teaching staff & direction from manangement.

    Ethan & Baby Boy's Father

    Toddler Classroom

  • Professional, trustworthy, caring and transparent. In an uncertain world, these are the qualities parents like us seek in a 'home away from home' for our lil loved one. Nicole and her team at The Goddard School West Orange more than deliver on these qualities. We are excited to be a part of the Goddard family.

    Max & Aiden's Father

    Preschool Classroom

  • The staff are amazing and really helpful and supportive of child development. The leadership is on top of all issues and keeping the school safe and healthy.

    Zoe's Father

    Pre-K Classroom

  • The teachers and safe are always very friendly and interact with the children with care. The space is kept clean and decorated nicely The special events/activities they have to keep families engaged

    Ava's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • The Goddard School-West Orange has never waivered in its commitment and dedication to keeping our kids safe and healthy whilst providing quality education. My husband and I comforted knowing our son is receiving excellent care, especially during these times!

    Lucas's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • Really amazing experience in the Infant Room with staff. I felt my son was well cared for and they were so accommodating with special needs.

    Cameron & Tyson's Father

    Infant Classroom

  • The teachers and staff are all so kind and qualified.

    Dalton's Father

    Toddler Classroom

  • The care is second to none!

    Coraline & Everett's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • Great staff, facility, pedagogy, and communication with families. My daughter loves going to school there.

    Serena Rose & Baby's Father

    Toddler Classroom

  • Goddard is the best option when it comes to dropping your infant/toddler at daycare. It’s never easy and without wrinkles, but Goddard makes it fun for the kids and as easy as possible for the parents. Thank you for all of your continued hard work!

    Robert (Trip) & Amelia's Mother

    Infant Classroom

  • I love the teachers and staff, they’re doing an amazing job with our kid and are always friendly and informative to us parents. I love all the playing and learning they’re doing and all the themed days. You’re doing an amazing job, thank you for that!

    Mae & Lucy's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • My son is thriving! The curriculum at Goddard is top notch. The teachers care about children and every aspect of their development (social/ emotional/ academic). More importantly, Nicole, and the entire Goddard West Orange family have been a pillar of strength, resilience, and flexibility throughout the COVID-19 crisis. They kept students and families engaged and SAFE, HEALTHY, and HAPPY. We are so grateful for the Goddard School of West Orange.

    Franklin's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • I am so thankful to have found your school. Thanks for giving my son a great summer. I appreciate the regular communication, the dedicated and friendly staff, and the safety protocols that you practiced.

    Benjamin's Mother

    Junior-K Classroom

  • Can visibly see how my son has progressed and grown mentally and emotionally from being at the school. The care, attention, and education from the staff is amazing and is truly helping shape all aspects of a growing little boy.

    Esko & Irene's Father

    Toddler Classroom

  • Excellent teachers!!

    Theo's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • Our daughter had a great experience at Goddard. All of our interactions with the staff over the years have been excellent.

    Sophie's Father

    Preschool Classroom

  • Great curriculum, caring teachers. My children have learned life skills at Goddard.

    Jacob N. & Jordana's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • Everyone knows all kids. Seems like a family

    Ryan & Mackenzie's Father

    Toddler Classroom

  • We love the Goddard School! The teachers, school and administrators are all amazing! We couldn't feel more comfortable and safe sending our precious daughter there.

    Coraline's Father

    Toddler Classroom

  • The school has been amazing for our kids development and very accommodating and fair during difficult times. Very glad we chose Godard and looking forward to keep send our kids until they reach elementary school.

    Tabitha & Astrid's Father

    Pre-K Classroom

GROW NJ KIDS

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.

September 2024

EMERGING LEADER AWARD

The Emerging Leader Award recognizes a newer franchisee who demonstrates a passion for their work and shows promise in making a significant impact since opening their school. This award exemplifies a spirit of dedication and resourcefulness and highlights a newer franchisee who truly lives the values of The Goddard School by providing exceptional service to their students, families and faculty.

November 2022 - November 2025
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