West Orange Reviews & Recognition

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

Great staff, great management. Very responsive to parents needs. Very family-centered. Nicole is the best!

Faith's Father

Junior-K Classroom

We love the teacher to student ratio. Our son has developed excellent interpersonal skills and his empathy grows each day that he spends at The Goddard School.

Robert (Trip) & Amelia's Father

Pre-K Classroom

Great staff, great curriculum. Love the daily photos and videos. Our son is thriving.

Cole's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Our daughter loves it, and we've found the teaching and administrative staff to be very competent.

Sophie's Father

Pre-K Classroom

Great atmosphere, bright and clean, and teachers are all very enthusiastic, even the ones who don't work directly with our kids!

Louie & Mirabel's Father

Preschool Classroom

1. Outstanding and well-structured curriculum 2. Warm and loving environment 3. Compassionate and well qualified teachers 4. Exceptionally clean and brand new environment 5. Top notch securiity

Jaden's Mother

Preschool Classroom

The teachers are excellent. My child takes to them really well. They are warm and loving and I feel safe with him there.

Gavin's Mother

Preschool Classroom

We love Godard so far. We love the structured curriculum and also love the teachers. Thank you for all you do !

Sabella alula's Mother

Preschool Classroom

The schools is perfect

William's Father

Preschool Classroom

Everyone friendly and professional. My children learn a great deal

Ryan & Mackenzie's Father

Pre-K Classroom

* The facility is amazing * The staff is very attentive to the students * Great communication on activities and snacks * The curriculum is great.

Jacob N.'s Father

Toddler Classroom

We have been extremely happy with the Goddard School so far. Our daughter is getting wonderful attention and is learning everyday. We greatly appreciate how vigilant the team is especially given our daughter is so young and this is our first daycare experience. Communication is also wonderful - keep it coming! Thank you for making such a big transition so easy and comfortable.

Coraline's Mother

Infant Classroom

The school is incredibly clean. Which is an incredible feat because, well kids are kids. Also my daughter is learning. She comes home saying words in Spanish and using them appropriately. I love that lesson plans are included daily in Tadpoles because I can see her face light up when I mentioned the book she read in class. It also gives us a chance to review her vocabulary for the week. And of course her father is impressed with how secure the facility is.

Savanah's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Amazing facility, staff, directors, and extremely on hands owner!

Soleil's Mother

Toddler Classroom

The staff are excellent and the facility is very well maintained and clean. The owner responds quickly to questions and communicates information and changes in a timely manner.

William's Mother

Infant Classroom

We really love the staff and school itself. Our daughter is very happy. We appreciate all of the events on the calendar and feel she is learning alot.

Millie's Mother

Preschool Classroom

I love the Goddard School at West Orange because they genuinely place my daughter's well being first. The teachers love and know her well. Both the school and teachers are accommodating to our needs and requests and often go above and beyond. They have many safeguards and adhere to school and class rules that ensures their safety. They offer healthy snacks every day, encouraging kids to try new healthy choices. There is no better place I can entrust my daughter.

Mikaela's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

We feel that our child is finally LEARNING lessons that will get her ready for Kindergarten. She is also learning structure and authority, which is something her other schools did not handle well.

Faith's Legal Guardian

Pre-K Classroom

Love the communication and how happy my child is at school. My number one priority is to be able to have a nurturing and caring environment over academic prowess and Goddard provides that

Keyan & Agastya's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Cleanliness Professional staff and kid curriculum seems robust

AJ's Father

Pre-K Classroom

Love the teachers. Really enjoy the app and the daily report. It is organized, consistent and dependable. I love the Friday Smores read as well. Everyone is friendly and love the process in place.

Isla & Lana's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

The teachers are warm and welcoming. I feel like my child is learning new things and is taken care of. Administration is well connected to the teachers and seem to have a pulse on what's going on with each class - I have often struggled with at another facility.

Arav's Mother

Preschool Classroom

The teachers are so amazing with the students both academically and caring!

Maxwell & Oliver 's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

I love the clear and constant communication from the director and teachers. The cleanliness and transparency about any illnesses going around are so helpful!

Tristan's Mother

Toddler Classroom

The owner, administration and teachers are very responsive. They really care about the children and do a wonderful job teaching them through out the day. They have been really understanding with transition and also the facility is beautiful and clean.

Thaddeus's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

They are all terrific with my son. They listen to my concerns as a new parent and keep me reassured through the day of things my son is doing and learning.

Cullen's Mother

Infant Classroom

There is nothing I don’t like. But my child loves it. I think the lessons and learnings are substantially ahead of other schools and integrated into the day in a fun way.

Dylan's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

We feel confident that our son is totally safe, and we also like that you create an environment that nurtures and fosters learning.

August's Father

Preschool Classroom

Great communication. Clean and safe environment. A good learning program and lots of fun activities for my son!

Austin's Mother

Preschool Classroom

I love the teachers and how well they take care of my daugther. I have also been really impressed with how much thought goes into the curriculum, especially for this age range.

Soleil's Mother

Toddler Classroom

I love how patient the staff is. Everything is so clean. My son is learning so much and genuinely enjoys going to school every morning. Ms. Nicole runs an amazing program. We are super thankful for her and her team!

Beau's Mother

Preschool Classroom