Goddard School

361 Monmouth Rd, West Long Branch, NJ, 07764-0776
Tel: (732)571-2244
Grades: K | 95 students
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The Goddard School is dedicated to providing the foundation to encourage each child’s lifelong love of learning in a safe and nurturing environment by offering a wide range of enriching activities to meet the needs of each child, focusing on building each child's emotional, social, cognitive and physical skills, offering multi-cultural and developmentally appropriate materials and equipment. Bright classrooms and large playgrounds create the backdrop for a learning environment where preschoolers engage in age-appropriate activities related to a monthly theme. Learning Centers for math, science, imaginary play, music, creative art and computers provide both shared and independent learning opportunities. Teachers fill these centers with theme-related materials to engage children at each stage of their development.

School Overview:
Goddard School
School Type Early Childhood / Day Care
School Membership(s) National Association for the Education of Young Children
Other special emphasis association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students 95 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 20% (NJ School Avg.: 34%)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 2:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)

School Notes:

  • The Goddard School is dedicated to providing the foundation to encourage each child’s lifelong love of learning in a safe and nurturing environment by offering a wide range of enriching activities to meet the needs of each child, focusing on building each child's emotional, social, cognitive and physical skills, offering multi-cultural and developmentally appropriate materials and equipment. Bright classrooms and large playgrounds create the backdrop for a learning environment where preschoolers engage in age-appropriate activities related to a monthly theme. Learning Centers for math, science, imaginary play, music, creative art and computers provide both shared and independent learning opportunities. Teachers fill these centers with theme-related materials to engage children at each stage of their development.

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Nearby Schools:

Goddard School
Gr. K | 0 mi. away
Colonial Christian Academy
Gr. 5-9 | 0.2 mi. away
St Jerome Elementary School
Gr. K-9 | 0.2 mi. away
School For Children
Gr. Nursery/Preschool | 0.4 mi. away
Ma'or Yeshiva High School For Boys
Gr. 9-12 | 1.2 mi. away

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