The Goddard School of Washington DC (The Wharf)
The Goddard School of Washington DC, 910 7th St SW, Washington, DC 20024
About
The Goddard School of Washington DC - The Wharf offers activities that include American Sign Language, art history, engineering, music appreciation, world cultures, and yoga and mindfulness. Children use learning technologies such as computers and tablets, spend time in a literacy nook, and practice handwriting. The program also includes sports and fitness, physical fitness, nutrition, fresh fruit and vegetable snacks, and time on playgrounds.
• Ages: 0–5 years old
• Schedule: Open Monday–Friday 7:00 am–6:00 pm
The Goddard School of Washington DC - The Wharf features an indoor playground, a private outdoor space, and private playground space at both schools, along with key fobbed entry, outdoor security cameras, a supervised lobby entry, a gate alarm, and a water filtration system. The school uses antimicrobial treatments, a disinfectant sprayer, and finger guards, and offers catering. The program notes low ratios and tenured teachers, and uses Tadpoles and email for updates and events, as described in a family testimonial.
The on-site owner of The Goddard School at The Wharf in Washington, DC is Taylor Pope. Goddard DC at The Wharf originally opened in July of 2019. The school states that it nurtures each child’s unique potential by encouraging natural curiosity so children are prepared to confidently take on the world.
The Goddard School of Washington DC - The Wharf is proudly accredited by NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) and is nationally accredited by Cognia for The Goddard School generally, and it is recognized for commitment to quality care and early learning. Due to demand, a second location across the street was opened to serve families in the Southwest community.
Family testimonials describe teachers as fantastic, professional, knowledgeable, and committed to the development of infants, toddlers, and young children, and mention that the facility is clean, new, and designed with children in mind. Parents note that their children love their days at the school, that lesson plans are structured even for younger children, and that their children learn and explore through play. Several parents highlight feeling comfortable with the care their infants and toddlers receive, and one parent specifically names Ms. Rolonda, Angel, Lachon, and Taylor in appreciation.
Last updated June 14, 2026.
• Ages: 0–5 years old
• Schedule: Open Monday–Friday 7:00 am–6:00 pm
The Goddard School of Washington DC - The Wharf features an indoor playground, a private outdoor space, and private playground space at both schools, along with key fobbed entry, outdoor security cameras, a supervised lobby entry, a gate alarm, and a water filtration system. The school uses antimicrobial treatments, a disinfectant sprayer, and finger guards, and offers catering. The program notes low ratios and tenured teachers, and uses Tadpoles and email for updates and events, as described in a family testimonial.
The on-site owner of The Goddard School at The Wharf in Washington, DC is Taylor Pope. Goddard DC at The Wharf originally opened in July of 2019. The school states that it nurtures each child’s unique potential by encouraging natural curiosity so children are prepared to confidently take on the world.
The Goddard School of Washington DC - The Wharf is proudly accredited by NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) and is nationally accredited by Cognia for The Goddard School generally, and it is recognized for commitment to quality care and early learning. Due to demand, a second location across the street was opened to serve families in the Southwest community.
Family testimonials describe teachers as fantastic, professional, knowledgeable, and committed to the development of infants, toddlers, and young children, and mention that the facility is clean, new, and designed with children in mind. Parents note that their children love their days at the school, that lesson plans are structured even for younger children, and that their children learn and explore through play. Several parents highlight feeling comfortable with the care their infants and toddlers receive, and one parent specifically names Ms. Rolonda, Angel, Lachon, and Taylor in appreciation.
Last updated June 14, 2026.
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