The Goddard School of Wellington

Goddard School, 2665 State Road 7, Wellington, FL 33414

mapGoddard School, 2665 State Road 7, Wellington, FL 33414

About

The Goddard School of Wellington offers activities such as American Sign Language, Spanish as a second language, and secondary languages. Children participate in engineering, robotics, chess, art history, music appreciation, dance, handwriting, and learning technologies. The program also includes physical fitness, sports and fitness, Sports Mix, yoga and mindfulness, world culture and world cultures, use of tablets, time in a STEAM Cart/computer lab, and access to playgrounds.

• Ages: 0–5 years old
• Schedule: Open Monday–Friday 7:00 am–6:00 pm

The Goddard School of Wellington uses the Wonder of Learning curriculum and an inquiry-based learning approach through play. Programs are offered for infants and toddlers through pre-K, kindergarten, and beyond. The school is currently under new ownership and is rebranding the facility to show a love for family values and education. Health and safety features at the facility include a disinfectant sprayer, EPA-approved cleaning products, finger guards, a gate alarm, key fobs, outdoor security cameras, and a water filtration system. Food and nutrition options include catering, flexible lunch options, and the ability to order food. The program notes low ratios. The Goddard School is nationally accredited by Cognia and is recognized by Child Care Aware of America from January 2020 through January 2030.

The school’s mission is to nurture academic growth as well as social and emotional development and to create a warm, welcoming environment where children feel happy and at home. Mauricio and Anita Chmelnik are the owners of The Goddard School of Miramar and The Goddard School of Wellington, and Mauricio serves as owner-operator. For the past 16 years, Mauricio and Anita Chmelnik have operated The Goddard School of Miramar.

Parent and caregiver feedback includes comments about kind and helpful owners and teachers, appreciation for renovations to beautify the school, and descriptions of staff as friendly, caring, understanding, supportive, and flexible. Families mention specific teachers, including Ms. Alina, both Ms. Marias, Miss Eve, Miss Rachel, Miss Bree, and others in toddler, twos, preschool, and pre-K classrooms. Several testimonials describe children being excited to walk into school, eager to talk about their day, and happy at the program. One parent notes that a child learned to write their name within two months in the pre-K classroom, and another mentions noticeable development that exceeded their expectations and was observed by doctors. Some families state they have been part of the school community for multiple years and describe feeling that their children are in a safe environment where they are learning and loved.

Last updated June 3, 2026.

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