The Goddard School of Winter Garden
Goddard School, 2007 Avalon Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787
About
The Goddard School of Winter Garden offers activities such as American Sign Language, art history, dance, engineering, handwriting, music appreciation, nutrition, robotics, world cultures, and yoga and mindfulness. Children use resources including computers, tablets, interactive whiteboards, microscopes, a STEAM cart/computer lab, a literacy nook, an imagination playground, playgrounds, an outdoor classroom, and a basketball court. The program also offers after school, after school transportation, sports and fitness activities, and a summer camp.
• Ages: 0–5 years old
• Schedule: Open Monday–Friday 7:00 am–6:00 pm
The Goddard School of Winter Garden offers classrooms and programs for infants and toddlers through pre-K, kindergarten and beyond, including an infant program for ages 6 weeks to 12 months, a toddler classroom for ages 12 to 24 months, a twos classroom for ages 2 to 3 years, a bridge classroom for ages 2.5 to 3.5 years, a preschool classroom for ages 3 to 4 years, and a pre-K classroom for ages 4 to 5 years. The school uses the Wonder of Learning® education program created by early childhood development experts, along with personalized lesson plans focused on whole-child development and high-quality educational programming designed to ignite curiosity and fuel a lifelong love of learning.
Health and safety features at The Goddard School of Winter Garden include finger guards, a gate alarm, a Halo Non-Biometric Security Scanner, outdoor security cameras, parking lot bollards, and supervised lobby entry. The school also offers catering for food and nutrition.
Pam King is the owner of The Goddard School of Winter Garden, and her husband Shawn is co-owner of the school located on Avalon Rd. in Winter Garden. Pam King graduated from Kennesaw State University with a bachelor's degree in nursing and worked as a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta before opening her first Goddard School. Pam and Shawn opened their first Goddard School in Alpharetta, Georgia in 2000.
The mission at The Goddard School of Winter Garden states that the school believes the start of a child's journey matters and offers an expert curriculum, experienced teachers and a nurturing environment to provide the best foundation for their growth. The mission also states that the school nurtures each child’s unique potential by encouraging natural curiosity so children are prepared to confidently take on the world.
The Goddard School of Winter Garden is recognized with the Circle of Excellence President’s Club Award for February 2024–February 2025, which is limited to franchisees that scored in the top ten percent in health and safety, curriculum, overall quality, punctual reporting and business operations. The school is also recognized with the Circle of Excellence Award for elevating the Goddard School brand, reputation and business performance through achievements in education and operational delivery. The Goddard School is nationally accredited by Cognia®. Goddard School owners are described as having strong connections to the communities they serve and being deeply invested in the growth and success of each child.
Parent feedback about The Goddard School of Winter Garden includes comments about loving and friendly teachers and staff, strong communication, and positive experiences in infant, preschool, and kindergarten classrooms. Parents describe their children enjoying time with friends and teachers, participating in stimulating, educational, hands-on activities, and experiencing kindness and support during transitions into school. One parent notes appreciation for a robust curriculum in the infant classroom and suggests considering splitting the infant class into two age groups. Several parents state they highly recommend the school and express that they are very happy with their choice to enroll their children.
Last updated June 3, 2026.
• Ages: 0–5 years old
• Schedule: Open Monday–Friday 7:00 am–6:00 pm
The Goddard School of Winter Garden offers classrooms and programs for infants and toddlers through pre-K, kindergarten and beyond, including an infant program for ages 6 weeks to 12 months, a toddler classroom for ages 12 to 24 months, a twos classroom for ages 2 to 3 years, a bridge classroom for ages 2.5 to 3.5 years, a preschool classroom for ages 3 to 4 years, and a pre-K classroom for ages 4 to 5 years. The school uses the Wonder of Learning® education program created by early childhood development experts, along with personalized lesson plans focused on whole-child development and high-quality educational programming designed to ignite curiosity and fuel a lifelong love of learning.
Health and safety features at The Goddard School of Winter Garden include finger guards, a gate alarm, a Halo Non-Biometric Security Scanner, outdoor security cameras, parking lot bollards, and supervised lobby entry. The school also offers catering for food and nutrition.
Pam King is the owner of The Goddard School of Winter Garden, and her husband Shawn is co-owner of the school located on Avalon Rd. in Winter Garden. Pam King graduated from Kennesaw State University with a bachelor's degree in nursing and worked as a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta before opening her first Goddard School. Pam and Shawn opened their first Goddard School in Alpharetta, Georgia in 2000.
The mission at The Goddard School of Winter Garden states that the school believes the start of a child's journey matters and offers an expert curriculum, experienced teachers and a nurturing environment to provide the best foundation for their growth. The mission also states that the school nurtures each child’s unique potential by encouraging natural curiosity so children are prepared to confidently take on the world.
The Goddard School of Winter Garden is recognized with the Circle of Excellence President’s Club Award for February 2024–February 2025, which is limited to franchisees that scored in the top ten percent in health and safety, curriculum, overall quality, punctual reporting and business operations. The school is also recognized with the Circle of Excellence Award for elevating the Goddard School brand, reputation and business performance through achievements in education and operational delivery. The Goddard School is nationally accredited by Cognia®. Goddard School owners are described as having strong connections to the communities they serve and being deeply invested in the growth and success of each child.
Parent feedback about The Goddard School of Winter Garden includes comments about loving and friendly teachers and staff, strong communication, and positive experiences in infant, preschool, and kindergarten classrooms. Parents describe their children enjoying time with friends and teachers, participating in stimulating, educational, hands-on activities, and experiencing kindness and support during transitions into school. One parent notes appreciation for a robust curriculum in the infant classroom and suggests considering splitting the infant class into two age groups. Several parents state they highly recommend the school and express that they are very happy with their choice to enroll their children.
Last updated June 3, 2026.
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