The Goddard School

The Goddard School offers an Infant Classroom with sensory exploration, tummy time, music and movement, and one-on-one interactions. It also offers a Toddler Classroom with hands-on, play-based experiences, plus Preschool and Pre-K classrooms that focus on academic skills as well as interpersonal and collaboration skills. The program includes before- and after-school care with homework help and hands-on enrichment activities, and a summer program with outdoor adventures, making friends, and learning through play.

Programs

• Infant Classroom — 6 weeks-12 months · Wonder of Learning® education program; nurturing teachers provide care, sensory exploration, tummy time, music and movement, and one-on-one interactions.
• Toddler Classroom — 12-24 months · Wonder of Learning® education program; hands-on, play-based experiences that support language, social-emotional, physical and academic development.
• Twos Classroom — 2-3 years · Listed as part of the Wonder of Learning® age stages.
• Bridge Classroom — 2.5-3.5 years · Listed as part of the Wonder of Learning® age stages.
• Preschool Classroom — 3-4 years · Focuses on academic skills as well as interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Pre-K Classroom — 4-5 years · Focuses on academic skills as well as interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Kindergarten Classroom — 5-6 years · Listed as part of the Wonder of Learning® age stages; kindergarten is available at participating locations.
• Before & After School — Provides before-school care, after-school care or both; teachers help children with homework and hands-on enrichment activities.
• Summer Fun — Summer program with outdoor adventures, making friends and learning through play.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–6 years old
• General schedule: Wonder of Learning® is described as an education program for infant care through kindergarten, and the source states it is designed for children as young as 6 weeks and as old as 6 years.

About the provider

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

All Goddard Schools are independently owned and operated. Some locations may offer lunch while others may require families to pack food from home. Meal offerings can vary by location. Teachers use the Goddard Family Hub app to share updates like feeding times, diaper changes, naps and special moments. Ratios may vary slightly by location in accordance with state licensing requirements.

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 10, 2026.