The Goddard School of Old Bridge (Matawan)
The Goddard School, 300 Belchase Dr, Matawan, NJ 7747
About
The Goddard School of Old Bridge - Matawan offers activities such as American Sign Language, chess, dance, music appreciation, yoga and mindfulness, and sports and fitness. Children participate in experiences including a child learning kitchen, an exploration room, handwriting, learning technologies, and playground time. The program also features special events and activities such as a trackless train, Star Wars Day, bottle rockets, and Sprinkler Day, along with exposure to secondary languages and world cultures.
• Ages: 0–5 years old
• Schedule: Open Monday–Friday 6:30 am–6:30 pm
The Goddard School of Old Bridge - Matawan lists health and safety features that include a biometric entry device, custom key code entry, disinfectant sprayer, finger guards, gate alarm, hand scanner, outdoor security cameras, and supervised lobby entry. Food and nutrition offerings include catering, fresh fruit and vegetable snacks, and the option to order food. The school notes degreed teachers, low ratios, tenured teachers, the Wonder of Learning education program offered Goddard-wide, and programs designed for infants through kindergarten offered Goddard-wide.
The Educational Director is Rosemary O'Connell, who has been in childcare for over 25 years and has a bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University. Rosemary O'Connell has been with The Goddard School since 2010. The Goddard School is nationally accredited by Cognia.
Parent testimonials describe teachers in the infant room talking with families about development and concerns and note that one child appears happy to see teachers at drop-off. Other parents mention convenient hours, a curriculum they describe as wonderful, and a structured establishment. Several parents describe their children as learning letters and sounds, socializing, and enjoying extracurricular activities such as those offered at the school, and they refer to the environment as clean, modern, welcoming, and family oriented.
Last updated July 9, 2026.
• Ages: 0–5 years old
• Schedule: Open Monday–Friday 6:30 am–6:30 pm
The Goddard School of Old Bridge - Matawan lists health and safety features that include a biometric entry device, custom key code entry, disinfectant sprayer, finger guards, gate alarm, hand scanner, outdoor security cameras, and supervised lobby entry. Food and nutrition offerings include catering, fresh fruit and vegetable snacks, and the option to order food. The school notes degreed teachers, low ratios, tenured teachers, the Wonder of Learning education program offered Goddard-wide, and programs designed for infants through kindergarten offered Goddard-wide.
The Educational Director is Rosemary O'Connell, who has been in childcare for over 25 years and has a bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University. Rosemary O'Connell has been with The Goddard School since 2010. The Goddard School is nationally accredited by Cognia.
Parent testimonials describe teachers in the infant room talking with families about development and concerns and note that one child appears happy to see teachers at drop-off. Other parents mention convenient hours, a curriculum they describe as wonderful, and a structured establishment. Several parents describe their children as learning letters and sounds, socializing, and enjoying extracurricular activities such as those offered at the school, and they refer to the environment as clean, modern, welcoming, and family oriented.
Last updated July 9, 2026.
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