The Goddard School

The Goddard School offers Infant, First Steps, Toddlers, Get Set, Bridge, Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten, Summer at Goddard, Before and After School, and School-Age Support programs. The listed activities include preschool routines and new ways of play, independence and self-care skills, cooperative learning in a more structured setting, hands-on learning, and homework help.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–6 years old
• Facility hours: Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

About the provider

The Goddard School is nationally accredited by Cognia® and lists degreed and tenured teaching professionals, low ratios, and a 4.9 rating from 43 reviews. Rebecca is the owner, and the provided leadership note says she and her husband, Derik, live in Upper Arlington with their daughters Eleanor and Abigail, and that she had a 20-year career as a retail merchandising executive before joining the Goddard family.

• Infant — 6 w - 12 m · Infant program.
• First Steps — 12 - 18 m · Supports children to explore and develop new skills, language and ideas.
• Toddlers — 18 - 30 m · Toddler classroom.
• Get Set — 2.5 - 3 yrs · Preschool routines and new ways of play.
• Bridge — 2.5 - 3.5 yrs · Supports independence, self-care skills, and preschool readiness.
• Preschool — 3 - 4 yrs · Cooperative learning environment in a more structured setting.
• Pre-K — 4 - 5 yrs · Helps children prepare for Kindergarten.
• Kindergarten — 5 - 6 yrs · Focuses on social-emotional development and hands-on learning.
• Summer at Goddard — Rising 1st-5th Graders · Summer program for school-age children.
• Before and After School — Kindergarten-5th Grade · Before- and after-school program.
• School-Age Support — Kindergarten-5th Grade · Homework help in a safe environment.

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. The Goddard School maintains low child-to-teacher ratios in its Infant classroom. Kindergarten is available at participating locations.

What families say

“We love the teachers. My child is always happy to see her teachers, and the teachers are warm and communicative about the day. The teacher retention has been positive, and the staff seem to be happy with their job and feel appreciated.” — Olive's Mother

“The teachers are all so loving and positive. Knowing that I’m dropping my girl off at a place she loves with people who care deeply for her makes it so much easier to do the things I need to.” — Eleanor's Mother

Last updated October 17, 2026.