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The Goddard School of Somerset

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👍👍 This has special place in my heart ❤️ ! It was the my little ones first daycare experience. Right from the day of in person tour to till date each day was memorable for him. I know I can't bring back that experience for him again in any other place that I go. I have seen his teachers change initia... People often mention teachers, kids, daughter, school, year, child,


Address

149 Pierce St, Somerset, NJ 08873, United States

Website

www.goddardschool.com

Contact

+1 732-366-1010

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (33 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 7 am to 6 pm
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: (Washington's Birthday), 7 am to 6 pm, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 7 am to 6 pm
  • Wednesday: 7 am to 6 pm
  • Thursday: 7 am to 6 pm

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  • 5/5 Ramya K. 9 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    This has special place in my heart ❤️ ! It was the my little ones first daycare experience. Right from the day of in person tour to till date each day was memorable for him. I know I can't bring back that experience for him again in any other place that I go. I have seen his teachers change initially, management changed but whoever joined be in teachers or Ms Vanessa had passion for their job. They owned every piece of their work, parents and also importantly kids. I knew my kid was always in happy and safe place with them. Their warm welcomes by Ms Himani, Ms Vanessa right at the door step each time we enter and exit has been our all time favorite!! Ms Emelita, Ms Seema, Ms Jenny were our all time favorites in the classroom. If not for logistical reasons I would have never left the place !! Love to the entire goddard family !!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 R M. 7 months ago on Google • 162 reviews
    Simply the best! We transferred schools about a year ago and the difference has been incredible! We have a 2 year old now, and he is loved along with all the other kids in the program. The teachers are warm, caring and extremely thoughtful. Beyond that they also provide very strong educational foundations for the kids. The new owners are constantly trying to think of fun ways to engage the families inside and outside the school times. Pics attached are from this year's Fall Festival! Prices are extremely competitive, especially considering the above and beyond quality you are receiving here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael R. 7 months ago on Google • 22 reviews
    Fantastic program at affordable pricing! The kids are loved and cared for. Staff provides daily, multiple times per day picture updates, a long with an end of day log. It's incredible to see the progress the kids are making. My son is having a wonderful time!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Kate S. 7 months ago on Google • 21 reviews
    Our daughter was at Goddard for several years, up until the end of Pre-k. The teachers are amazing, but management is another story. This school went through directors like candy. I lost track of how many directors there were in the years my daughter was there. My daughter was recently diagnosed with ADHD and PTSD from an incident at the school. She started acting out in class and we were trying to get help with a doctor, however, our doctor wanted detailed written reports of each incident so she could pinpoint what was triggering the behavior. The owner kept promising reports, which are pretty standard and were always provided by the previous owners, but we never saw a single written report. With little to no warning, our daughter was suddenly expelled at the end of the school year. Since it was so late in the year, we were unable to find accommodations for her for the summer and my husband lost business due to having to care for her. The owner did not follow any of the protocol written in the expulsion guidelines. She even wrote that we were given written reports by our daughter’s teachers in the expulsion letter, which was a lie. I understand our daughter was acting out in class, but we should have been given formal warnings and written reports of the incidents. The owner had no sympathy. I also voiced my concern as my daughter was being hit, which I believe was the trigger for her behavior. I was met with aggravation and defensiveness, and nothing was done about it. We went to a birthday party about a week or two after the expulsion, which included mostly kids from this school, and our daughter was clearly the one being bullied by a certain child during the party. We believe there is more to the story that was not revealed to us. In conclusion, if your child needs any extra attention or has any type of special needs, this is not the place for your child.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Richa B. 8 months ago on Google • 20 reviews
    This is an amazing daycare with caring teachers. The Owner Vanessa is wonderful and cares about her staff and the kids, the Director Lizzie is always ready to help with any emergencies and goes above and beyond. My daughter is 2 and is a fan of her teachers , unfortunately we are moving and have to leave but we will miss this daycare :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kalpna P. 6 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Many thanks from the heart for all your hard work, love, dedication, patience to the children, and for keeping personal belongings in order (toys, clothes), caring when they were not feeling well, making everyday a fun environment to go to which was also very important.

  • 5/5 Arshadh Omar S. 5 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    I'm glad our decision to enroll our kid at Goddard Somerset turned out to be one of the best we've made for our kid.

  • 5/5 Julie D. 8 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Goddard somerset is a great school/daycare. Being a new mom, it was rough dropping off my tiny little baby with a bunch of strangers, but they quickly became non-strangers to our family. The entire staff I interacted with was patient and understanding. They welcomed (and encouraged) my random check-ins, constant phone calls, and listened to my concerns; even now. I love picking up my happy kid from school because knowing he had a great day keeps us coming back. One of my favorite memories so far is when my son was starting to walk. One of his teachers called us and let us know that he started taking steps and another teacher recorded him. That special time seems to have been as exciting to them as it was for us. Little instances like that demonstrate how my kid is not just another subscription to their service, but an evolving little human who matters to them as well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amy R. 6 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Wonderful daycare! My child has been attending the Goddard School of Somerset for nearly a year and what a fantastic year it has been. The teachers take such great care of the kids and the management is very dedicated to creating a safe, fun, exciting space. All of this generates an incredible warm and supportive environment. We love the Goddard School!

  • 5/5 OpenCity N. 6 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    The new owners/mngt have created a beautiful environment of love and kindness! They are always on-site and have implemented some really fun options and events thus far. These things all helped contribute to the growing community feeling... Events like trunk-a-treat / donation drive / late night child care and others! The education is also high level! The teachers are responsible and when my kid had an accidental bump in with another child a full incident report was given same day, along with a phone call. All that over just kids being toddlers :) ... It shows how much they take each moment with care!


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