The Goddard School of Parsippany

The Goddard School of Parsippany, 311 Smith Rd, Parsippany, NJ 7054

mapThe Goddard School of Parsippany, 311 Smith Rd, Parsippany, NJ 7054

About

The Goddard School of Parsippany offers the Wonder of Learning® education program along with activities such as Yoga & Mindfulness, World Cultures, American Sign Language, Handwriting, Art History, Chess, Computers, Dance, Dramatic Arts, Space Engineering, Music Appreciation, and Physical Fitness. Children use learning technologies including an interactive whiteboard and a STEAM cart/computer lab, and they have access to playgrounds and sports and fitness activities. The program also offers Summer Camp, a Literacy Nook, and activities in both English and Spanish.

• Ages: 0–5 years old
• Schedule: Open Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–6:00 pm

The Goddard School of Parsippany is described as a year-round early childhood education center for infants through Pre-K with a secure, state-of-the-art, home-like environment. The program uses a Reggio Emilia-inspired Wonder of Learning curriculum and a Life Lesson Library and is described as an inquiry-based, hands-on play curriculum. The Wonder of Learning® education program is described as the most innovative and well-researched on the market, and The Goddard School is described as a national leader in premier early childhood education with independently owned and operated schools and on-site owners.

The school’s nutrition program includes organic meals, catering, flexible lunch options, and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks, supported by a water filtration system. Children engage in English and Spanish as secondary languages. The program also offers a Summer Camp.

Security and health-related features at The Goddard School of Parsippany include outdoor security cameras, supervised lobby entry, a gate alarm, custom key code entry, finger guards, antimicrobial treatments, EPA-approved cleaning products, and a disinfectant sprayer. The environment is described as secure, state-of-the-art, and home-like.

Teachers at The Goddard School of Parsippany are described as degreed and tenured, and as early childhood development experts who are highly skilled and trained in early childhood education and development. The program notes low ratios in its classrooms. The school is nationally accredited by Cognia®.

The owner is identified as Nerale. Goddard School owners are described as having strong connections to the communities they serve.

Parent feedback includes comments that the owners are caring and down to earth and that the school is kept well with lots of activities. One parent notes that teachers are loving, the owners are friendly, and their child has attended since 18 months and is excited to go to school. Other parents describe the environment as very clean and healthy, the staff as professional and friendly, and mention organized, flexible routines, daily updates, energetic teachers, and a fun calendar. Several parents state that their children are very happy at the school and enjoy their classrooms and activities.

Last updated July 9, 2026.

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