The Goddard School of Spotswood

The Goddard School of Spotswood offers Infant for children 6 weeks to 12 months old, First Steps for 12 to 18 months, Toddlers for 12 to 24 months, Get Set for 2.5 to 3 years, Preschool for 3 to 4 years, Pre-K for 4 to 5 years, and Kindergarten for 5 to 6 years. It also offers Before & After School, with homework help and hands-on enrichment activities, and Summer Fun, with outdoor adventures, making friends, and learning through play.

Programs

• Infant — 6 weeks - 12 months old
• First Steps — 12 - 18 m · Teachers support and encourage children to confidently explore and develop new skills, language and ideas.
• Toddlers — 12 - 24 m · A classroom where natural curiosity is fostered and budding skills are nurtured as children rapidly develop physically and cognitively.
• Get Set — 2.5 - 3 yrs · Little ones begin preschool routines and new ways of play, supporting all areas of continuous development.
• Preschool — 3 - 4 yrs · A cooperative learning environment where children 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.
• Kindergarten — 5 - 6 yrs · Listed on the program page as part of the ages and stages offerings.
• Before & After School — Additional program for school-aged children; teachers help children with homework, hands-on enrichment activities and more.
• Summer Fun — Summer program with outdoor adventures, making friends and learning through play.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–6 years old
• Facility hours: Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

About the provider

Jim is the onsite owner of The Goddard School of Spotswood. The school says it is nationally accredited by Cognia and lists QUALITY ASSURANCE and ROOKIE OF THE YEAR awards. Its mission statement says the school believes the start of a child’s journey matters and offers an expert curriculum, experienced teachers, and a nurturing environment to provide the best foundation for growth. Jim is also a New Jersey certified coach and has coached for several years for local baseball, soccer, and football leagues.

The school states that children from infants and toddlers to pre-K, kindergarten and beyond are served. It says all schools provide nutritious morning and afternoon snacks as part of their daily program, but meal offerings can vary by location. The program page says the ages of children in classrooms may vary by local and state regulations and the unique needs of each student.

What families say

“My child has been going to Goddard since she was five months old and she absolutely loves going every day. I love seeing the teachers greet her by name every day. It’s a great community.” — Rebecca Crespo (Google Review)

“The teachers treat your child like their own. My son loved going to school every day.” — Joseph & Mason's Mother

Last updated October 21, 2026.