The Goddard School of Buford
The Goddard School of Buford, 4000 S Bogan Rd, Buford, GA 30519
About
The Goddard School of Buford offers activities such as American Sign Language, Art History, Yoga & Mindfulness, Engineering, Handwriting, Music Appreciation, Nutrition, Physical Fitness, Sports & Fitness, and World Cultures. Children at this school have access to features and materials including an Imagination Playground, Interactive Whiteboard, Learning Technologies, an Outdoor Classroom, Playground(s), a Rock Wall, a Gym Bus, and Playball. The program also includes a Private Kindergarten, secondary languages, the Wonder of Learning® program, and Kindness Friday.
• Ages: 0–5 years old
• Schedule: Open Monday–Friday 6:30 am–6:30 pm
The Goddard School of Buford uses air filtration systems, a disinfectant sprayer, finger guards, a gate alarm, a biometric entry device, and Halo as part of its listed health and safety features. The school is independently owned and operated with an on-site owner and offers catering with fresh fruit and vegetable snacks. Its curriculum is created by early childhood development experts and uses personalized lesson plans focused on whole-child development, including the Wonder of Learning® proprietary education program and a Private Kindergarten at this location.
Owner Bhoomi Patel completed a master’s degree from Georgia State University in 2008 and has worked in the private sector as a Quality Assurance specialist for 12 years. The school’s mission statement says that it believes the start of a child’s journey matters, aims to create a fun and nurturing environment where children can explore, learn, and make new friends, and 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 Buford is proudly accredited by Cognia®. It was recognized by Secure Education Consultants (SEC) for safety and security consulting from January 2020 to January 2022 and is listed as having involvement from Secure Education Consultants, whose consultants are former U.S. Secret Service agents, for safety planning. It is a member of the Georgia Child Care Association (GCCA), a non-profit membership organization that represents licensed childcare centers throughout Georgia, with membership noted from January 2020 to January 2022.
Parent testimonials describe teachers who put fun learning first, create classroom environments where children learn a lot and have fun every day, and management staff who communicate daily and keep parents up to date. Other parents describe staff as friendly, welcoming, and accommodating of family needs, and say their children are excited to return to school and have shown growth and development based on the curriculum. Several parents specifically mention that teachers are engaged and accountable, focus on manners and social habits, and describe teachers and staff as excellent, including a specific mention of Ms. Nalene.
Last updated August 1, 2026.
• Ages: 0–5 years old
• Schedule: Open Monday–Friday 6:30 am–6:30 pm
The Goddard School of Buford uses air filtration systems, a disinfectant sprayer, finger guards, a gate alarm, a biometric entry device, and Halo as part of its listed health and safety features. The school is independently owned and operated with an on-site owner and offers catering with fresh fruit and vegetable snacks. Its curriculum is created by early childhood development experts and uses personalized lesson plans focused on whole-child development, including the Wonder of Learning® proprietary education program and a Private Kindergarten at this location.
Owner Bhoomi Patel completed a master’s degree from Georgia State University in 2008 and has worked in the private sector as a Quality Assurance specialist for 12 years. The school’s mission statement says that it believes the start of a child’s journey matters, aims to create a fun and nurturing environment where children can explore, learn, and make new friends, and 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 Buford is proudly accredited by Cognia®. It was recognized by Secure Education Consultants (SEC) for safety and security consulting from January 2020 to January 2022 and is listed as having involvement from Secure Education Consultants, whose consultants are former U.S. Secret Service agents, for safety planning. It is a member of the Georgia Child Care Association (GCCA), a non-profit membership organization that represents licensed childcare centers throughout Georgia, with membership noted from January 2020 to January 2022.
Parent testimonials describe teachers who put fun learning first, create classroom environments where children learn a lot and have fun every day, and management staff who communicate daily and keep parents up to date. Other parents describe staff as friendly, welcoming, and accommodating of family needs, and say their children are excited to return to school and have shown growth and development based on the curriculum. Several parents specifically mention that teachers are engaged and accountable, focus on manners and social habits, and describe teachers and staff as excellent, including a specific mention of Ms. Nalene.
Last updated August 1, 2026.
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