The Goddard School of Old Bridge (Matawan)

The Goddard School of Old Bridge - Matawan offers infant care with cuddles, sensory exploration, tummy time, music and movement, and one-on-one interactions. It also has toddler classrooms with language, communication, social-emotional, physical skills, persistence, and independence activities, plus twos classrooms with playful exploration, help with big emotions, and hands-on learning experiences. The program also includes Bridge, Preschool, and Pre-K classrooms, along with American Sign Language, chess, dance, handwriting, music appreciation, sports and fitness, yoga and mindfulness, and an exploration room.

Programs

• Infant — 6 weeks - 12 months · The infant program provides cuddles and care, opportunities to explore the world around them, and learning through sensory exploration, tummy time, music and movement, and one-on-one interactions.
• Toddlers — 12 - 24 months · Toddler classroom where natural curiosity is fostered and language, communication, social-emotional, physical skills, persistence, and independence are nurtured.
• Twos — 2 - 3 yrs · Teachers guide playful exploration, help navigate big emotions, and provide hands-on learning experiences.
• Bridge — 2.5 - 3.5 yrs · Provides support as children gain independence, build self-care skills, and learn more about themselves in a preschool setting.
• Preschool — 3 - 4 yrs · Children start their journey into a cooperative learning environment where they can discover interests and learn in a more structured setting.
• Pre-K — 4 - 5 yrs · Offers opportunities to develop important skills, make new friends, and explore the world around them.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–5 years old
• General schedule: Programs are described for infants through pre-K; Wonder of Learning is the education program.
• Facility hours: Mon-Fri 6:30 am - 6:30 pm

About the provider

Rosemary O'Connell is the Educational Director. She has worked in childcare for over 25 years, has a bachelor's degree from Rutgers University, and has been with the school since 2010. The school says its educational programming is designed to ignite curiosity and fuel a lifelong love of learning, and it is nationally accredited by Cognia. Its rating is 4.8 based on 95 reviews.

Open Monday-Friday 6:30 am - 6:30 pm. The school says it is open for infants and toddlers through pre-K, kindergarten and beyond. It also states that children as young as 6 weeks and as old as 6 years are served at Goddard generally, but this location page lists classrooms through Pre-K.

What families say

“Teachers in the infant room are always willing to talk about my child's development and any concerns I have. I can also tell how much my son is cared about and loved by his teachers just by his reaction when he gets to school.” — Max's Mother, Infant Classroom

“Excellent teachers, convenient location and hours” — Kaitlyn's Mother, Toddler Classroom

“My daughter started at Goddard about 3wks ago. She is already showing signs of learning so much. Her vocabulary has doubled. She is learning to socialize and share. She seems much happier. I love this school.” — Emily's Mother, Toddler Classroom

Last updated October 21, 2026.