The Goddard School of Suwanee (Old Atlanta)

The Goddard School of Suwanee - Old Atlanta offers activities such as American Sign Language, art history, chess, computers, dance, engineering, handwriting, music appreciation, robotics, and yoga and mindfulness. Children use learning tools including an exploration room, interactive whiteboard, learning technologies, literacy nook, microscopes, tablets, and an outdoor classroom, and they have access to playgrounds, a basketball court, and sports and fitness activities. The program also includes after school options, after school transportation, nutrition, and secondary language experiences.

• Ages: 0–5 years old
• Schedule: Open Monday–Friday, 6:30 am–6:00 pm

The Goddard School of Suwanee - Old Atlanta lists health and safety features that include air filtration systems, a disinfectant sprayer, finger guards, a gate alarm, a non-biometric security scanner, and a water filtration system. Food and nutrition at the school includes catering.

Robin and Ted Ray are the owners of The Goddard School of Suwanee - Old Atlanta, and they have been Goddard School owners since 2000. More than 24 years ago, while pregnant with their twins, Robin Ray recognized the need for a high-quality alternative to standard daycare. Robin Ray graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in Management Information Systems and worked in Information Technology for 15 years before opening their first Goddard School. Their mission is to provide the very best in high-quality childcare and education. The owners are on-site and welcome comments and feedback.

Programs at The Goddard School of Suwanee - Old Atlanta include Infant (6 weeks–12 months), Toddlers (12–24 months), Twos (2–3 years), Bridge (2.5–3.5 years), Preschool (3–4 years), and Pre-K (4–5 years), with additional offerings for kindergarten and beyond. The education program Wonder of Learning® was created by early childhood development experts. The school is recognized for its commitment to quality care and early learning and is proudly accredited by Cognia®. In March 2025, the school received the Circle of Excellence Award, which recognizes franchisees for elevating the Goddard School brand, reputation, and business performance through outstanding achievements in education and operational delivery.

The Goddard Great Start Scholarship offers an opportunity for two families, one new and one existing, to receive a full year of tuition, with applications closing May 1, 2026.

Parent feedback includes comments that a child “absolutely loves Goddard” and looks forward to seeing teachers and classmates, and that teachers “truly care for the students” and staff are “helpful and kind.” Another parent who has sent children there for a decade describes it as “the best school in the area for infants – Pre Schoolers,” with excellent staff and teachers, an amazing facility, and engaging events across the year. Other parents describe the staff as “so caring and loving,” mention that their children love going to school and are happy at pick-up, and refer to it as “the safest place” for their kids and “the cleanest and most fun space for kids to learn and grow.” Additional comments highlight “amazing staff and facilities,” “amazing teachers, well organized, providing quality care whilst teaching the kids,” and appreciation for patient and professional teachers who “took good care” of an infant, as well as praise for kind front staff, a great facility, and a sense that a child has “grown up at Goddard” in a year.

Last updated April 25, 2026.