The Goddard School of Forked River
Goddard School of Forked River, 214 Lacey Rd, Forked River, NJ 8731
About
The Goddard School of Forked River offers activities such as American Sign Language, art history, engineering, handwriting, computers, music appreciation, nutrition, physical fitness, sports and fitness, yoga and mindfulness, and world cultures. Children use learning technologies including interactive whiteboards and tablets, spend time in a literacy nook, and have access to an indoor gym, playgrounds, and a rock wall. The program also includes before- and after-school options with transportation, as well as special events like Craft and Water Day, Craft and Dance Mini Camp, airbrush tattoos, and a prize hunt and mini camp for ages 6–10.
• Ages: 0–5 years old
• Schedule: Open Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–6:00 pm
The Goddard School of Forked River states that its mission is to offer an expert curriculum, experienced teachers, and a nurturing environment as the foundation for each child’s growth. The school uses the Wonder of Learning® education program, which was created by early childhood development experts, and offers personalized lesson plans focused on whole-child development in classrooms from infants and toddlers to pre-K, kindergarten, and beyond. Features at the school include air filtration systems, an air purifying system, finger guards, a gate alarm, outdoor security cameras, supervised lobby entry, a water filtration system, fresh fruit and vegetable snacks, an indoor gym, playgrounds, and a rock wall.
The Goddard School of Forked River is proudly accredited by Grow NJ Kids, a state-sponsored initiative to raise the quality of child care and early learning throughout New Jersey. Families have shared feedback such as “Great safety, security, cleanliness,” “Staff is very professional and friendly. Curriculum is age-appropriate and engaging,” and “Wonderful staff, clean facilities!” Other parents note frequent feedback and photos, interactive activities and events for kids and families, concise lesson plans that include many areas of education, and that they “love everything about Goddard.”
Last updated July 9, 2026.
• Ages: 0–5 years old
• Schedule: Open Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–6:00 pm
The Goddard School of Forked River states that its mission is to offer an expert curriculum, experienced teachers, and a nurturing environment as the foundation for each child’s growth. The school uses the Wonder of Learning® education program, which was created by early childhood development experts, and offers personalized lesson plans focused on whole-child development in classrooms from infants and toddlers to pre-K, kindergarten, and beyond. Features at the school include air filtration systems, an air purifying system, finger guards, a gate alarm, outdoor security cameras, supervised lobby entry, a water filtration system, fresh fruit and vegetable snacks, an indoor gym, playgrounds, and a rock wall.
The Goddard School of Forked River is proudly accredited by Grow NJ Kids, a state-sponsored initiative to raise the quality of child care and early learning throughout New Jersey. Families have shared feedback such as “Great safety, security, cleanliness,” “Staff is very professional and friendly. Curriculum is age-appropriate and engaging,” and “Wonderful staff, clean facilities!” Other parents note frequent feedback and photos, interactive activities and events for kids and families, concise lesson plans that include many areas of education, and that they “love everything about Goddard.”
Last updated July 9, 2026.
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