The Goddard School of Tampa (Temple Terrace)
The Goddard School of Tampa, 13401 Tampa Oaks Blvd, Tampa, FL 33637
About
The Goddard School of Tampa - Temple Terrace offers activities that include American Sign Language, chess, engineering, handwriting, music appreciation, nutrition, physical fitness, sports and fitness, world cultures, and yoga and mindfulness. Children also have access to an outdoor classroom and playgrounds, and the program provides fresh fruit and vegetable snacks. The school uses air filtration systems, a disinfectant sprayer, finger guards, a gate alarm, and outdoor security cameras as part of its facility features.
• Ages: 0–5 years old
• Schedule: Open Monday–Friday 7:00 am–6:00 pm
Owner Colleen Chevalier has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Queens University of Charlotte and over 20 years of experience as a pediatric and NICU registered nurse. The school follows the Wonder of Learning® education program and uses learning technologies, and families receive daily photos and updates. The Goddard School of Tampa - Temple Terrace is independently owned and operated with on-site owners and is supported by an Educational Advisory Board of early childhood education and development leaders. The program has rigorous health and safety protocols and an open-door policy for parents to talk to their child’s teacher every day, as described in a parent testimonial. The Goddard School is nationally accredited by Cognia® and this location received the System Standards Perfect QA Score award in November 2024.
Parents describe structured days with daily reports about what their children are learning in the toddler classroom and mention teachers who are nice and have high expectations for behavior and academic rigor in the kindergarten classroom. Infant and preschool parents note quality care, positive personalities, open communication, a clean environment, a well-rounded curriculum, and hands-on learning opportunities. One kindergarten parent reports that teachers differentiate education based on achievement levels, directors listen to parental concerns and act on them, and the school has an open-door policy with immediate communication about concerns or successes. Other parents mention a well-rounded, hands-on approach to learning, a structured but enjoyable environment that supports problem solving and independence, and staff who are described as caring, dedicated, compassionate, and focused on children’s growth and curiosity.
Last updated June 3, 2026.
• Ages: 0–5 years old
• Schedule: Open Monday–Friday 7:00 am–6:00 pm
Owner Colleen Chevalier has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Queens University of Charlotte and over 20 years of experience as a pediatric and NICU registered nurse. The school follows the Wonder of Learning® education program and uses learning technologies, and families receive daily photos and updates. The Goddard School of Tampa - Temple Terrace is independently owned and operated with on-site owners and is supported by an Educational Advisory Board of early childhood education and development leaders. The program has rigorous health and safety protocols and an open-door policy for parents to talk to their child’s teacher every day, as described in a parent testimonial. The Goddard School is nationally accredited by Cognia® and this location received the System Standards Perfect QA Score award in November 2024.
Parents describe structured days with daily reports about what their children are learning in the toddler classroom and mention teachers who are nice and have high expectations for behavior and academic rigor in the kindergarten classroom. Infant and preschool parents note quality care, positive personalities, open communication, a clean environment, a well-rounded curriculum, and hands-on learning opportunities. One kindergarten parent reports that teachers differentiate education based on achievement levels, directors listen to parental concerns and act on them, and the school has an open-door policy with immediate communication about concerns or successes. Other parents mention a well-rounded, hands-on approach to learning, a structured but enjoyable environment that supports problem solving and independence, and staff who are described as caring, dedicated, compassionate, and focused on children’s growth and curiosity.
Last updated June 3, 2026.
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