The Goddard School

The Goddard School offers the Wonder of Learning® education program in its infant, toddler, twos, bridge, preschool, and pre-K classrooms. Infant classrooms include sensory exploration, tummy time, music and movement, and one-on-one interactions, while toddler classrooms include hands-on learning, play, asking questions, social-emotional growth, and development of physical skills. The school also offers kindergarten at participating locations, plus before and after school care with homework help and hands-on enrichment activities, and summer fun with outdoor adventures, making friends, and learning through play.

Programs

• Infant Classroom — 6 weeks - 12 months old · Wonder of Learning® education program; nurturing care with sensory exploration, tummy time, music and movement, and one-on-one interactions.
• Toddler Classroom — 12 - 24 months old · Wonder of Learning® education program; hands-on learning, play, asking questions, social-emotional growth, and development of physical skills.
• Twos — 2-3 yrs · Wonder of Learning® education program.
• Bridge — 2.5-3.5 yrs · Wonder of Learning® education program.
• Preschool — 3-4 yrs · Focuses on academic skills as well as interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Pre-K — 4-5 yrs · Focuses on academic skills as well as interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Kindergarten — 5-6 yrs · Available at participating locations.
• Before & After School — Additional program for school-aged children; helps with homework and hands-on enrichment activities.
• Summer Fun — Outdoor adventures, making friends, and learning through play.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–6 years old
• General schedule: Programs are designed for infant care through Kindergarten. The Wonder of Learning® education program is designed for children as young as 6 weeks and as old as 6 years.

About the provider

The Goddard School is nationally accredited by Cognia® and is described as a trusted leader in early childhood education across 37 states and Washington, D.C. Its mission is to empower children to grow into the best versions of themselves.

All Schools provide nutritious morning and afternoon snacks as part of their daily program. Some locations may offer lunch while others may require families to pack food from home. Because each location is privately owned and operated, meal offerings can vary. Kindergarten is available at participating locations. The ages of children in classrooms may vary by local and state regulations as well as the unique needs of each student.

What families say

“I always feel that my daughter’s needs are met each and every day. They are safe and loved when I drop the off at the school. My child that is in pre-k is so prepared for kindergarten this fall and this leaves me so stress free for her start at her new school.” — Goddard Parent, Raleigh, NC

“I feel so confident dropping my baby off to a place that loves them, protects them, and ensures that they are learning to the best of their abilities. It’s a balance of nurturing their young souls and challenging their growing minds. No place like it!” — Goddard Parent, Farragut, TN

“We’ve been so happy with our decision to send our daughter to Goddard. Everyone is so kind, and we can already see the positive changes this has brought out in her!” — Goddard Parent, Macedonia, OH

Last updated November 9, 2026.