The Goddard School's Dynamic Learning Through Play Curriculum Comes to Florham Park

Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI), the franchisor of The Goddard School® preschool system, announces its newest school in Morris County is open. Located at 190 Campus Drive Florham Park, NJ, the new school is owned by franchisees Sundeep and Anita Patel.

Sundeep and Anita were working parents looking for a quality preschool program when they came across The Goddard School. Because the closest location was too far away, the family had to go with another option, but took note of The Goddard School’s welcoming environment and unparalleled curriculum. While looking for a school to send their youngest, Sundeep and Anita decided to take matters into their own hands and open The Goddard School closer to their home in Florham Park.

The Goddard School preschool system prides itself on its unique dual-management system, a distinguisher in the early childhood education industry. Franchise owners are onsite at each location and work alongside an educational director, whose focus is to communicate and work with teachers, as well as to implement The Goddard School curriculum. This dual-management system ensures a hands-on, community-focused approach when it comes to early childhood education. With each school opening, The Goddard School also has a local economic impact, creating an average of 20 to 25 jobs within the community.

The Goddard School’s play-based approach, called Fun, Learning Experience (or F.L.EX.®), is grounded in research on how children learn best: children experience the deepest, most genuine learning when they are having fun.

At The Goddard School, the focus is on building each child’s emotional, academic, social, creative and physical skills to provide a well-rounded experience and ensure each one becomes confident, joyful and fully prepared in school and in life.

“With nearly 30 years of experience in early childhood education, The Goddard School’s unique dual-management system creates lasting community bonds as owners are on-site at the Schools to provide support to the communities they serve,” said Joe Schumacher, Chief Executive Officer of Goddard Systems, Inc. “One area that truly sets us apart from other childcare systems is our philosophy based on learning through play, designed to teach and reinforce 21st century skills, including social behaviors such as communication, critical thinking, creativity and collaboration. This philosophy fosters a lifelong love of learning and creates meaningful connections at an early age.”

Jobs relating to STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) are currently the fastest growing segment of the U.S. economy, and a focus on developing 21st century skills such as creativity and innovation as well as the abilities to collaborate, communicate and think critically, is expected to increase over time. By introducing 21st century skill concepts early on, children develop a strong foundation and a passion for STEAM at the very beginning of their education.

“The Goddard School caught our eye for many reasons, one of which being the preschool’s outstanding approach to early childhood education,” said Owner Sundeep Patel. “With the opening of our school, we look forward to providing families in the Florham Park area with a program that emphasizes a holistic approach to learning during the most important stages of a child’s development.”

The Goddard School of Florham Park is located at 190 Campus Drive Florham Park, NJ 07932, please call (973) 437-5100 or email florhamparknj@goddardschools.com. For general information and franchising opportunities, please visit www.goddardschoolfranchise.com.