Mother Goose is a family owned and operated child care center offering a loving environment where children experience the fun in learning to build the foundations that will serve them as they grow.
We have an open door policy and encourage parents to come in and visit any time and see how their child is progressing.
We also provide evaluations to parents to gauge their child's progress and development.
Overall we allow children to be children and provide the nurturing that they need to learn about themselves and the world around them.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Mother Goose Childcare Center?
The application deadline for Mother Goose Childcare Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Mother Goose Childcare Center is Morris Catholic High School (2.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Divine Mercy Academy (2.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Goddard School (1.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Suite 1 3175 Route 10 E.
Denville, NJ 07834
(973) 328-8588
Denville, NJ 07834
(973) 328-8588
1 miles
Gr: NS-K | 151 students
Bridges To Learning
Daycare / Preschool
176 Us Highway 46
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 230-0448
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 230-0448
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
162 East Main St.
Denville, NJ 07834
(973) 625-4555
Denville, NJ 07834
(973) 625-4555
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students
Divine Mercy Academy ![Divine Mercy Academy Photo]( "Divine Mercy Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
87 Halsey Ave
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 627-6003
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 627-6003
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
St. Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School ![St. Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School Photo - Saint Elizabeth Nursery and Montessori School nurtures a Catholic Christian environment that engenders and supports a diverse student population to develop spiritually, academically, morally, intellectually, personally, culturally, emotionally and physically. Our goal is to prepare our students to be self- confident, lifelong learners and responsible, valuable individuals ready to step out into our global society.]( "St. Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School Photo - Saint Elizabeth Nursery and Montessori School nurtures a Catholic Christian environment that engenders and supports a diverse student population to develop spiritually, academically, morally, intellectually, personally, culturally, emotionally and physically. Our goal is to prepare our students to be self- confident, lifelong learners and responsible, valuable individuals ready to step out into our global society.")
Montessori School (Catholic)
499 Park Rd
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 540-0721
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 540-0721
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 359 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Morris Catholic High School ![Morris Catholic High School Photo - Over 100 students participate in our Spring Musical and Fall Drama productions.]( "Morris Catholic High School Photo - Over 100 students participate in our Spring Musical and Fall Drama productions.")
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
200 Morris Ave
Denville, NJ 07834
(973) 627-6674
Denville, NJ 07834
(973) 627-6674
2.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
230 Diamond Spring Road
Denville, NJ 07834
(973) 989-4033
Denville, NJ 07834
(973) 989-4033
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 183 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Craig School ![The Craig School Photo]( "The Craig School Photo")
Special Education School
10 Tower Hill Road
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
(973) 334-1234
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
(973) 334-1234
3.8 miles
Gr: 2-12 Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
345 S Main St
Wharton, NJ 07885
(973) 328-1352
Wharton, NJ 07885
(973) 328-1352
4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 255 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
125 Ridgedale Ave
Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
(973) 267-8060
Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
(973) 267-8060
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 53 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Divine Mercy Academy ![Divine Mercy Academy Photo]( "Divine Mercy Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
87 Halsey Ave
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 627-6003
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 627-6003
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
St. Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School ![St. Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School Photo - Saint Elizabeth Nursery and Montessori School nurtures a Catholic Christian environment that engenders and supports a diverse student population to develop spiritually, academically, morally, intellectually, personally, culturally, emotionally and physically. Our goal is to prepare our students to be self- confident, lifelong learners and responsible, valuable individuals ready to step out into our global society.]( "St. Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School Photo - Saint Elizabeth Nursery and Montessori School nurtures a Catholic Christian environment that engenders and supports a diverse student population to develop spiritually, academically, morally, intellectually, personally, culturally, emotionally and physically. Our goal is to prepare our students to be self- confident, lifelong learners and responsible, valuable individuals ready to step out into our global society.")
Montessori School (Catholic)
499 Park Rd
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 540-0721
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 540-0721
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 359 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
St. Christopher School
(Catholic)
1050 Littleton Road
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 539-7053
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 539-7053
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 259 students
230 Diamond Spring Road
Denville, NJ 07834
(973) 989-4033
Denville, NJ 07834
(973) 989-4033
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 183 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Craig School ![The Craig School Photo]( "The Craig School Photo")
Special Education School
10 Tower Hill Road
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
(973) 334-1234
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
(973) 334-1234
3.8 miles
Gr: 2-12 Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Suite 1 3175 Route 10 E.
Denville, NJ 07834
(973) 328-8588
Denville, NJ 07834
(973) 328-8588
1 miles
Gr: NS-K | 151 students
Bridges To Learning
Daycare / Preschool
176 Us Highway 46
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 230-0448
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 230-0448
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
162 East Main St.
Denville, NJ 07834
(973) 625-4555
Denville, NJ 07834
(973) 625-4555
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students
Divine Mercy Academy ![Divine Mercy Academy Photo]( "Divine Mercy Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
87 Halsey Ave
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 627-6003
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 627-6003
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
St. Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School ![St. Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School Photo - Saint Elizabeth Nursery and Montessori School nurtures a Catholic Christian environment that engenders and supports a diverse student population to develop spiritually, academically, morally, intellectually, personally, culturally, emotionally and physically. Our goal is to prepare our students to be self- confident, lifelong learners and responsible, valuable individuals ready to step out into our global society.]( "St. Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School Photo - Saint Elizabeth Nursery and Montessori School nurtures a Catholic Christian environment that engenders and supports a diverse student population to develop spiritually, academically, morally, intellectually, personally, culturally, emotionally and physically. Our goal is to prepare our students to be self- confident, lifelong learners and responsible, valuable individuals ready to step out into our global society.")
Montessori School (Catholic)
499 Park Rd
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 540-0721
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 540-0721
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 359 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Patrick Mcgaheran
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
63 Allerton Road
Lebanon, NJ 08833
(908) 735-5151
Lebanon, NJ 08833
(908) 735-5151
9374.2 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 368 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Hunterdon County Academies
Vocational School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1445 State Route 31
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 788-1119
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 788-1119
9374.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 280 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 93:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
North Hunterdon High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1445 State Route 31
Annandale, NJ 08801
(908) 735-5191
Annandale, NJ 08801
(908) 735-5191
9374.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,259 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
William H. Fauver Youth Correctional Facility
Alternative School
31 Petticoat Lane
Annandale, NJ 08801
(908) 638-7610
Annandale, NJ 08801
(908) 638-7610
9375.1 miles
Lebanon Borough School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6 Maple St
Lebanon, NJ 08833
(908) 236-2448
Lebanon, NJ 08833
(908) 236-2448
9375.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 88 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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