The Goddard School

I am proud to be the owner of the Goddard School in Denville for the past 12 years. We are very proud of the family feeling we provide and all of the compliments we get from our families. We consistently work to maintain the high standards of being a top performing Goddard School as well as a National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accredited school.

FUN WHILE LEARNING
Our approach is based on widely accepted childhood development and brain-based learning research that clearly indicates the deepest, most genuine learning occurs for children through play and fun activities.
We foster the cognitive and social development of each child through fun activities that are lovingly guided by highly trained teachers.

INDIVIDUALIZED DEVELOPMENT
The Goddard School offers:
Flexible curricula that is child-inspired and teacher led
Child-focused lesson plans
Child-centered learning and teachable moments
Daily activity reports

EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
We integrate enrichment programs into each day to foster your child's self-esteem and set the foundation for a well-rounded, healthy lifestyle.

SPECIALLY TRAINED TEACHERS
The Goddard School attracts and retains talented, accredited teachers. Goddard teachers receive ongoing professional development and accredited training through Goddard Systems University (GSU).

EDUCATION THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Goddard Developmental Guidelines form the basis of unique lesson plans brought to life for your child in fun and imaginative ways.
Our Learning Program focuses on developing seven individual Learning Domains:
Personal and Social Development
Language and Literacy
Mathematical Thinking
Scientific Thinking
Social Studies
Creative Expression
Physical Development

The Goddard School is a participant in a leading national consortium that has developed an approach called the P21 Framework that emphasizes mastery of developmentally appropriate core subject material along with skills that are especially important for success in the 21st century.