The Goddard School
Goddard School of Westerville (Polaris), 8750 Olde Worthington Rd, Westerville, OH 43082
About
The Goddard School offers programs that take place in rich, purposefully designed classroom and outdoor environments where guided play and learning go hand in hand. Classrooms are specifically designed for children’s age and interests, and inquiry and guided play are at the heart of learning. The Wonder of Learning® program features 52 weeks of lessons that begin each week with a big question, with exploration that is guided, collaborative, and unique to every child.
• Ages: 0–6 years old
The Goddard School offers programs designed for infants through Kindergarten and provides personalized, child-centered care with warm, experienced, and consistent teachers. Teachers are highly skilled experts who are trained in early childhood education and development. The school follows a whole-child approach that includes academic, social, emotional, and physical development, and its high-quality educational programming is designed to ignite curiosity and fuel a lifelong love of learning. The Goddard School is nationally accredited by Cognia®, which requires schools to meet rigorous standards, and all schools are independently owned and operated.
The Goddard School’s mission is to nurture the extraordinary in every child and to empower children to grow into the best versions of themselves by following their curiosity, building care around who they are, and creating a community that supports the whole family. The Wonder of Learning® program is an exclusive education program where every week begins with a big question and the exploration that follows is guided, collaborative, and unique to every child. The Goddard School’s Educational Advisory Board is a diversely skilled panel of early childhood education and development leaders that enhances programs and keeps the school at the forefront of innovative early childhood education.
Goddard School owners have strong connections to the communities they serve and are deeply invested in the growth and success of children in those communities. Goddard’s leadership team is committed to advancing early childhood education by supporting franchisees and educators, and includes leaders such as Dr. Lauren Loquasto, Chief Academic Officer, and Mary-Alice Moore, President of Highlights for Children. A Goddard parent in Raleigh, NC, shared that their child in pre-K is very prepared for Kindergarten and that they feel their children’s needs are met each day and that they are safe and loved at the school.
Last updated July 3, 2026.
• Ages: 0–6 years old
The Goddard School offers programs designed for infants through Kindergarten and provides personalized, child-centered care with warm, experienced, and consistent teachers. Teachers are highly skilled experts who are trained in early childhood education and development. The school follows a whole-child approach that includes academic, social, emotional, and physical development, and its high-quality educational programming is designed to ignite curiosity and fuel a lifelong love of learning. The Goddard School is nationally accredited by Cognia®, which requires schools to meet rigorous standards, and all schools are independently owned and operated.
The Goddard School’s mission is to nurture the extraordinary in every child and to empower children to grow into the best versions of themselves by following their curiosity, building care around who they are, and creating a community that supports the whole family. The Wonder of Learning® program is an exclusive education program where every week begins with a big question and the exploration that follows is guided, collaborative, and unique to every child. The Goddard School’s Educational Advisory Board is a diversely skilled panel of early childhood education and development leaders that enhances programs and keeps the school at the forefront of innovative early childhood education.
Goddard School owners have strong connections to the communities they serve and are deeply invested in the growth and success of children in those communities. Goddard’s leadership team is committed to advancing early childhood education by supporting franchisees and educators, and includes leaders such as Dr. Lauren Loquasto, Chief Academic Officer, and Mary-Alice Moore, President of Highlights for Children. A Goddard parent in Raleigh, NC, shared that their child in pre-K is very prepared for Kindergarten and that they feel their children’s needs are met each day and that they are safe and loved at the school.
Last updated July 3, 2026.
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