My son have been with Goddard ever since he was 7 months old and he's now 15 months…read more It's just an extremely hard decision when it comes to child care, but Goddard stood out from all the places we visited. The infant room was the biggest infant room out of all the places we saw. And it was great that the sleeping area was set up separately from the play area so kids can actually sleep and not be disturbed by the babies that are playing. Teacher to kid ratio for infant room is 1:4, which is the basic across the board, but the teachers are the sweetest and our son loves them. They are constantly doing different activities (finger painting, drawing, stamps, stickers, reading, etc.) and themed days (PJ day, jeans day, bring your favorite book in, etc.) that the place is always so energetic. Ms Paula the music teacher also comes in everything Thursday and goes to every room to play songs and expose the kids to different instruments. The school uses the tadpole app to provide a report on daily activities (meals, naps, diaper changed, memorable events etc.) and pictures. It comes to our email when we pick him up and the end of the day. It's great because it tracks everything and we can look back onto reports and pictures from months back. Other schools still use the old paper system and we thought that's just a bit outdated.

My daughter started going to the Goddard School when she was 2 years old and is now 5 yrs old…read moregetting ready to graduate from the Pre-K class. Being a first time mom and fairly new to the Randolph area, my husband and I researched and toured every single preschool. As soon as I entered the Goddard School, I knew it was the right place for my daughter. I was immediately drawn to their state of the art fingerprint security system along with an outstanding curriculum, generous classroom space and a safe and immaculate, age appropriate playground. The school is warm and inviting. The halls are decked out with artwork and pictures of the faculty and students. The classrooms are bright, spacious, cheery and filled with countless educational tools and areas designed for pretend play, fine motor skill activities, reading, writing and listening centers and individual cubbies for the children. My daughter loves going to school everyday and I have seen a vast improvement in her social skills as well as her speech and language skills. She excels in math and science and can even read thanks to "sight words." She has learned quite a few Spanish words and knows a ton of sign language. As she enters kindergarten in September, there's no doubt in my mind that she is much better off to have gone to the Goddard School. I have grown extremely fond of all her teachers over the past 3 years. They have all been beyond helpful, extremely caring, sincere, nurturing, loving and exemplify what teaching is all about. The director, Miss Leigh Ann, is absolutely incredible. The knowledge she has and the willingness to help in any and every situation goes above and beyond her job title. If I ever have a care or concern, Miss Leigh Ann always puts my mind at ease. She is a true gem! Miss Daniele, the assistant director, is exceptionally friendly, efficient and professional. I know I can go to her with any question and she will have a solution. The owners, Miss Anne, Mr. John and Mr. Jonathan are always welcoming and pleasant. I can always rely on a smile whenever I see them. They run a tight ship and it feels as though we are all a part of one big, happy family. If you're looking for a fun, educational, loving and safe place to send your child, the Goddard School is it!! Erica A. Randolph, NJ

Extremely happy to be a part of the Little Village Family! My kids have grown so much during…read moretheir time their and I'm so happy to see how happy they are to go to school. The staff is extremely knowledgeable, caring & accommodating!

From the owner: Marlene Zwigard has owned and operated child care facilities for over 40 years and has been at her…read morecurrent location for 25 years. Rosalie has worked closely with Marlene as Co-Director for 15 years. Annette came on as another Co-Director and Music Director over 10 years ago. Marlene, Rosalie and Annette are actively involved in their parents and children's lives and always strive to give their best. Marlene has recently been honored with New Jersey's distinguished Columbian Foundation award for outstanding achievements in cultural, educational, economic and social welfare of New Jersey citizens and institutions.

In camp my child got yelled at just because he was older than all the others and they were expected…read moreto see the ABC's every day at the age of nine and to add onto that they were stuck doing things like pouring water into cups back-and-forth the science experiments in camp we were not able to participate it and during cam my son got body shamed but I have a bunch of five--year-olds No one should ever go here it's so inconspicuous and plus my child came home without a finger

Our daughter started Apple Randolph at age 2 and has spent the last 2 academic years plus summer…read morecamp here. Overall she has seen a lot of positive development both socially and academically. Her current teacher Ms. Parekh has done a great job stepping up to take over her class recently. One aspect of the curriculum we really like is the group classrooms ranging from ages 2-5, which gives the young ones an older partner to look up to and teaches the older kids how to care for and guide their younger peers. There are additional academic programs during the day you can add on, as well as after school extracurricular activities like music and various sports. It's also good to see an emphasis on allowing the kids to be physically active as much as possible during regular school hours. The community of parents we've met has also been great and our daughter has made many friends. We plan to start our son this summer. Yes, sometimes she falls or catches an illness at school... but it's mostly normal, unavoidable stuff. If there is a concern we've found the administration to be responsive. It's not cheap by any means, but a safe place where your little ones can progress their education as early as possible is absolutely worth it.

Few years after leaving heritage I still think about how bad I feel for not listening to my sons…read morecues. And what different feedback I get from my sons teachers after we left. They never believe the challenges and behaviors he showed there and for a kid who had a hard time with speech, I now know these behaviors were his distress call. Poor buddy. So thankful for all those teachers around him after heritage who saw/see how bright and kind he is and who enjoy him. Also I've seen bad reviews before on this over the years, including the one I placed while there. They somehow disappear.

This is the worst run school I've ever sent a child too and I would absolutely not do it again. The…read moremanagement is horrific and everytime I pick my child up between 4:30 and 5:30 the kids are lined up outside their room just sitting against the wall waiting for their parents. I highly recommend never sending your children here.

Gottesman is truly a gem! Both of my boys are enrolled in their Early Childhood Center (ECC) and…read morethoroughly love it there. They individualize support based on each child's needs and communication is excellent! I get weekly newsletters from the teachers keeping me in the know with what is happening at school. Brightwheel and seesaw are two apps used by the ECC- both apps share videos, pictures, and notes to parents all day long. There's an option to add aftercare which is a necessity for working parents like me. The administration is excellent and very responsive, especially Dr. Cheryl Bahar! Every interaction with her has helped put me at ease and fall more in love with the school and how it functions. We love all the teachers, staff, and other families- it's really a special place. So special that my brother decided to send his four children to Gottesman as well. Now our children are getting this incredible experience of growing up going to the same amazing school with their cousins!

We applied here two times. I wanted a smaller, caring, community integrated with Jewish studies…read morefor my family. The first time we were told to come back to revisit the situation. My son was using a walker. I spent the next couple of years doing intensive physical therapy with my son. My son is now walking with braces and does not need a walker. We applied again. I gave the public school information to Dr. Behar. Before all the paperwork was given, and before all the letters from his previous teachers were given , a standard email rejection was delivered to me. What bothers me about this school is that they didn't even give him a chance or meet him. They don't take kids with special needs at this school.

Wonderful school and fantastic staff. We couldn't have asked for a better preschool to have…read moreenrolled our son into. You will not find a better school that not only prepares the children for kindergarten but the staff genuinely cares about each and every child. My husband and I love this school. We will definitely be sending our son back for Pre k-4 and look forward to continuing with our daughter when she turns 3. A huge thank you to the entire staff who treat our son like family.

I am a grandmother and former preschool director, circa 1974, long ago LOL when we didn't provide…read morethe options now existent most places. My three yr. old granddaughter attends this school (1.5 years now), and I couldn't be happier. As a retired school psychologist I appreciate the balance between warm, friendly family based care and attention to social and educational goals. All staff are exceptionally warm and welcoming as well as understanding of special needs. This has been an excellent choice for us after a negative experience at another local school.

I have two daughters of whom both attend Denville KinderCare, ages 4 and 2. Every week that I drop…read moremy kids off I am blown away yet again about the personal touch, genuine care, and sincere love that both of my girls feel upon drop off. Vicky and her entire team are nothing short of phenomenal, And as a parent, knowing that your kids are in the best hands possible when not with you yourself, is just priceless. We had tried several other schools in the area over the years and finally landed here. We will not be going elsewhere until my kids are in school full-time. I highly highly recommend Vicky and her team to care for your children as they are the absolute best!!!

Our daughter went to Kindercare in Denville and we loved it very much! The new director Miss Vicki…read moreand her assistant Miss Suzan are both very nice and would answer any questions we had without making you feel like it annoys them. It took them a while to get the right people in and I think they got the best ones there could be. Everyone is compassionate, nurturing and caring. Miss Laura and Miss Chris were great when our daughter was in the "Discovery" group. Miss Chris gave me a lot of tips on potty training, which I am forever grateful for. Upstairs, Mr. Daniel and Miss Tee and simply the best!! We are moving, so we had to take our daughter out of school and I'm really hoping we'll find either another Kindercare or a school that is just as good. Thank you for caring for our Freya as well as you did!