The Goddard School
Tel:
(732)240-2121
- The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children from six weeks to six years old have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life.
- Talented teachers collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident and joyful learners. The Goddard School's AdvancED and Middle States-accredited F.L.EX. Learning Program reaches more than 45,000 students in 430+ Goddard Schools in 35 states.
- The Goddard School's comprehensive play-based curriculum, developed with early childhood education experts, provides the best childhood preparation for social and academic success.
- To learn more about The Goddard School, please visit www.goddardschool.com. Learning for fun. Learning for life.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Students: 127 students
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Early Childhood / Day Care |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association for the Education of Young Children |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten |
| Year Founded | 2001 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 127 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 17% State avg.: 29% |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 16 students |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 3 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Arts and Music Programs: Wee Can Dance Recreational Athletic Programs: Gymnastics class, Karate Class |
School Notes
- The Goddard School is dedicated to providing the foundation to encourage each childs 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.
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to The Goddard School is Ocean County Christian Academy (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Toms RiverOcean County Christian Academy(Baptist)Grades: NS-12 | 129 students
0.3 miles
1380 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732)341-5005 0.3 NS-12
129 - Toms RiverToms River Nursery School & KindergartenDaycare / PreschoolGrades: K | 17 students
0.4 miles
1404 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732)349-4939 0.4 K
17 - Toms RiverDover Country Day SchoolDaycare / PreschoolGrades: PK-K | 30 students
1.5 miles
1172 Church Rd
Toms River, NJ 08755
(732)244-7070 1.5 PK-K
30 - Toms RiverHoly Cross Lutheran Church Child CareDaycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)Grades: PK-K | 250 students
1.8 miles
1500 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732)255-3112 1.8 PK-K
250 - Toms River Grades: PK-1 | 79 students
1.9 miles
182 James St
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732)341-7500 1.9 PK-1
79
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