Mountainside, NJ

The Goddard School in neighboring Westfield serves Mountainside families with a comprehensive F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic readiness with social-emotional development. Their state-licensed teachers implement play-based learning through STEAM enrichment, language arts, and character development programs. The facility features secure entry systems, age-appropriate classrooms, and outdoor play spaces. What sets this center apart is their low student-teacher ratios, daily communication with parents through the proprietary mobile app, and nutritionally balanced meal programs. They maintain NAEYC-aligned standards with ongoing staff development and comprehensive safety protocols.

Chesterbrook Academy in Westfield provides Mountainside families with a research-based curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills. Their proprietary Links to Learning program integrates technology with hands-on activities across all age groups. The center features dedicated infant rooms with individualized care plans, STEM labs for older children, and secure outdoor playgrounds. Notable strengths include their degreed lead teachers, comprehensive security systems including biometric entry, and enrichment programs in music, Spanish, and physical education. The center maintains excellent state compliance records and offers flexible scheduling options for working families.

Primrose School of Westfield serves the Mountainside community with their Balanced Learning® approach that combines purposeful play with nurturing guidance from master's level educated directors. Their accredited curriculum focuses on character development, literacy, and STEAM concepts through hands-on exploration. The facility features bright, modern classrooms, commercial-grade kitchen providing healthy meals, and age-specific playgrounds with safety surfaces. Distinguished by their exclusive Harmony & Heart® music program and structured literacy initiatives, the center maintains small class sizes and employs teachers with early childhood credentials. Their comprehensive safety protocols include secure entry systems, regular emergency drills, and strict health and cleanliness standards.