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The Goddard School At The Goddard School, we're more than just a daycare. The Goddard School is a private preschool, offering childcare to infants and toddlers to pre-k.

Our programs are designed to nurture each child's curiosity in a safe and caring environment. The Goddard School® offers innovative education and personalized care for infants through pre-k.

10/15/2026

Sometimes you don’t know what the must-haves for preschool and daycare are until you actually experience them 💙

A big shout-out to our young toddler teacher, Ms. April—it’s her birthday! 🥳🎂💕 Ms. April, we love having you in our scho...
10/12/2026

A big shout-out to our young toddler teacher, Ms. April—it’s her birthday! 🥳🎂💕 Ms. April, we love having you in our school family and hope you know how much you’re appreciated. Today is all about celebrating YOU! Wishing you a beautiful birthday filled with love, laughter, and a little extra cake! 💗🎉

Little helpers with big hearts! 🚒❤️ Today, our little learners dressed as their favorite community helpers, welcomed som...
10/08/2026

Little helpers with big hearts! 🚒❤️ Today, our little learners dressed as their favorite community helpers, welcomed some real-life heroes, and practiced a fire drill!

A heartfelt thank-you to the Iselin firefighters for visiting our school, helping us learn about fire safety, and inspiring our little ones! 👩‍🚒✨

✨ Learning is happening every moment!✨Providing children with learning-centered activities is so important during their ...
10/07/2026

✨ Learning is happening every moment!✨

Providing children with learning-centered activities is so important during their early years. 🧠📚 Through hands-on experiences, children build their communication, problem-solving, social, and fine-motor skills—all while exploring and having fun!

When children are actively engaged in learning, we’re not just keeping them busy—we’re helping build the foundation for confidence, curiosity, independence, and a lifelong love of learning. 🌱💛

Every activity is an opportunity to learn, grow, explore, and shine!✨

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Happy Teachers’ Day! 🍎📚✨Today we celebrate the amazing teachers who inspire, encourage, and make a difference every sing...
10/05/2026

Happy Teachers’ Day! 🍎📚✨

Today we celebrate the amazing teachers who inspire, encourage, and make a difference every single day. 💕 We appreciate all that you do and the love you pour into your students! 🌟✏️

Thank you for helping little minds learn, grow, and shine! 🥰📚🍎

A little peek into our day! 👀✨ From our littlest learners to our big kids, every day is filled with learning, laughter, ...
10/01/2026

A little peek into our day! 👀✨ From our littlest learners to our big kids, every day is filled with learning, laughter, creativity, and fun! 🧸🎨📚💛

We love watching our children explore, grow, make memories, and enjoy every moment together. 🌈✨ Just another beautiful day of learning through play! 🥰

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🍂☀️ Fall days are the best days!** Our little friends at The Goddard School are soaking up the beautiful fall weather, e...
09/30/2026

🍂☀️ Fall days are the best days!** Our little friends at The Goddard School are soaking up the beautiful fall weather, enjoying the fresh air, sunshine, and all the magic this season brings. 🍁🧡 Nothing beats happy smiles and outdoor fun on a gorgeous autumn day! 🍃✨

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✨ A typical day at The Goddard School! ✨From learning and exploring to creating, playing, and making sweet memories with...
09/25/2026

✨ A typical day at The Goddard School! ✨

From learning and exploring to creating, playing, and making sweet memories with our friends, every day is filled with little moments that make BIG smiles! 🧸🎨📚🧩💛

Here’s a little peek at what we were up to today! 🥰

Happy Friday from our Goddard family! 🌈☀️ We hope everyone has a fun and relaxing weekend! 💕

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🍋💛 Take a sneak peek 👀 into our Alex’s Lemonade Stand!🎗️Our little ones had such a sweet time coming together for an eve...
09/23/2026

🍋💛 Take a sneak peek 👀 into our Alex’s Lemonade Stand!🎗️

Our little ones had such a sweet time coming together for an even sweeter cause. 💛 From pouring lemonade to sharing smiles, every little cup helped us show our support for the fight against childhood cancer. 🎗️🍋

When life gives you lemons, make a difference!💛✨

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09/22/2026

Happy Fall, y’all! 🍂🎃🤎 The cozy season is officially here! 🍁✨ Wishing you a season filled with sweet memories, lots of laughter, warm moments, and plenty of fall fun. 🧡🍎🍂

Happy Fall from our Goddard Family to yours! 🤎🍁✨

08/11/2026

Even more things preschoolers understand better than adults…

🍱meal prep by someone else (a la )
🖊️putting your name on everything (thank you )
🕺🏼random dance parties
🤫Saying what you really think

What’d we miss??👇

08/04/2026

Your Daily Sheet the Musical 🕺

Raise your hands if you can finish the lyrics: 🎵“They're your friendly neighborhood spiders, and they're teamwork can’t ...
08/01/2026

Raise your hands if you can finish the lyrics: 🎵“They're your friendly neighborhood spiders, and they're teamwork can’t be ___”🕷️🙋🏽‍♀️

07/28/2026

Every Goddard class has their own schedule, but here’s a peek of how a day can look:

9am: Morning meeting ☀️
Songs, check-ins and questions spark curiosity and connection.

11am: Outdoor Learning & Play 🍃
Climb, dig, build and explore the natural world.

12pm: Lunch! 🍎
Time to refuel and connect.

3pm: Learning Centers 🎨
Choice-driven play builds independence and imagination.

07/27/2026

The thing about a Goddard preschooler is they’re going to be curious. Keep the questions coming 👏

07/22/2026

Personally, we’d hire them as videographers 📹

07/20/2026

Kindergarten readiness can show up in everyday moments, not just big milestones. A few signals to notice:

1. They’re building confidence to try things independently. Examples: walking into a room first, asking for help, or giving something new a try.

2. They’re starting to recognize the letters in their name, even if they’re not reading just yet.

3. They’re showing care and responsibility at home. This could include things like helping pack a bag, feeding a pet, putting away toys, or getting through part of their routine with a little more ease.

Every child grows at their own pace - and readiness looks different for every family. Their preschool teachers can be a great partner in noticing strengths, celebrating progress, and helping you think through what comes next.

07/15/2026

Put them in the lineup, coach 👀⚾️🎶

07/08/2026

When our preschoolers are creative, curious, caring, and MORE >

07/08/2026

Dream job of the week: Glitter House Painter 🏠✨ While ambitions may change, the confidence they build through learning, exploring, and trying new things is here to stay.

Address

400 Gill Lane
Iselin, NJ
08830

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 6pm

Telephone

+17322830090

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