The Goddard School of Goodyear
Goddard School, 13235 W Thomas Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85395
About
The Goddard School of Goodyear offers activities such as American Sign Language, robotics, engineering, chess, handwriting, music appreciation, and yoga and mindfulness. Children use learning technologies including computers, tablets, digital cameras, an interactive whiteboard, and a STEAM cart/computer lab, and they have access to an Engineering Exploration Room and an outdoor classroom. The program also includes time on playgrounds and a basketball court, as well as special events like a summer program with outdoor play and learning adventures, Pizza Day, Parents Night Out, and Faculty Development Day.
• Ages: 0–5 years old
• Schedule: Open Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–6:00 pm
The Goddard School of Goodyear opened its doors to students in 2009 and is independently owned and operated with an on-site owner. The school uses air filtration systems, a disinfectant sprayer, finger guards, a gate alarm, outdoor security cameras, a biometric entry device, and a non-biometric security scanner called Halo. It offers a Private Kindergarten program and uses the Wonder of Learning education program, with daily photos and updates and rigorous health and safety protocols as part of Goddard-wide practices.
The program is nationally accredited by Cognia, is Cognia STEM certified, and is a 5-Star Quality First School. The school states that it believes the start of a child's journey matters, that it nurtures community with its faculty and families, and that it believes in supporting the greater community. It has been recognized for its humanitarian efforts.
On-site owner Ms. JoEllen has a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from DePaul University, a Master’s Degree in Training & Development from Loyola University Chicago, an MBA from Grand Canyon University, and a Certificate in Early Education Leadership from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She has served on the Southwest Maricopa Regional Partnership Council for First Things First since 2016.
Parent comments include that children “LOVE coming to school” and “cheer in the parking lot every morning,” and that families feel it is a “safe, clean environment where the kids learn and have a lot of fun doing it.” Other parents describe the teachers and directors as “friendly and supportive,” mention “great communication” and pictures throughout the day, and say the facility and staff are “warm and friendly.” Several parents note that their children feel “loved and welcomed every day,” that teachers are “nurturing and make her feel safe while having fun,” and that the environment is “pleasant” with teachers and front office staff who are “really nice and attentive.”
Last updated January 16, 2026.
• Ages: 0–5 years old
• Schedule: Open Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–6:00 pm
The Goddard School of Goodyear opened its doors to students in 2009 and is independently owned and operated with an on-site owner. The school uses air filtration systems, a disinfectant sprayer, finger guards, a gate alarm, outdoor security cameras, a biometric entry device, and a non-biometric security scanner called Halo. It offers a Private Kindergarten program and uses the Wonder of Learning education program, with daily photos and updates and rigorous health and safety protocols as part of Goddard-wide practices.
The program is nationally accredited by Cognia, is Cognia STEM certified, and is a 5-Star Quality First School. The school states that it believes the start of a child's journey matters, that it nurtures community with its faculty and families, and that it believes in supporting the greater community. It has been recognized for its humanitarian efforts.
On-site owner Ms. JoEllen has a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from DePaul University, a Master’s Degree in Training & Development from Loyola University Chicago, an MBA from Grand Canyon University, and a Certificate in Early Education Leadership from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She has served on the Southwest Maricopa Regional Partnership Council for First Things First since 2016.
Parent comments include that children “LOVE coming to school” and “cheer in the parking lot every morning,” and that families feel it is a “safe, clean environment where the kids learn and have a lot of fun doing it.” Other parents describe the teachers and directors as “friendly and supportive,” mention “great communication” and pictures throughout the day, and say the facility and staff are “warm and friendly.” Several parents note that their children feel “loved and welcomed every day,” that teachers are “nurturing and make her feel safe while having fun,” and that the environment is “pleasant” with teachers and front office staff who are “really nice and attentive.”
Last updated January 16, 2026.
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