The Goddard School of Alexandria - West
Goddard School of Alexandria (West), 1703 N Beauregard St, Alexandria, VA 22311
About
The Goddard School of Alexandria - West offers activities such as American Sign Language, music appreciation, physical fitness, yoga and mindfulness, and water play. Children have access to an Exploration Room, playgrounds, a rock wall, an indoor gym, and a STEAM cart/computer lab. The program also offers before school, after school, before and after school options, as well as a summer program that has included special events like the Dean Allen Magic Show and visits from the Reptile Guy.
• Ages: 0–5 years old
• Schedule: Open Monday–Friday 7:00 am–6:00 pm
The Goddard School of Alexandria - West states that it follows a whole-child approach and uses the Wonder of Learning® education program, with programs for infants and toddlers through pre-K, kindergarten and beyond. The school is independently owned and operated, with Taruna serving as the on-site owner, and Taruna holds a Master's Degree in Health Care Management from Marymount University. The Goddard School® is nationally accredited by Cognia®. Health and safety features at this school include air filtration systems, an air purifying system, finger guards, a gate alarm, a non-biometric security scanner, outdoor security cameras, parking lot bollards, and Zono. Food offerings include catering and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks, and the environment includes low ratios, an interactive whiteboard, secondary languages, and the Wonder of Learning® program.
The mission statement for The Goddard School of Alexandria - West says that the school believes the start of a child's journey matters, that learning is joyful and purposeful, and that it is rooted in a whole-child approach, including building social-emotional confidence and exploring STEAM through hands-on discovery. Parent feedback includes comments such as “Great admin team and teachers. We really appreciate the warm smiles and love they give to our kids,” and “It was an excellent education for my daughter with wonderful teachers.” Other parents describe the staff and teachers as “just amazing,” say that staff “take such good care of our child and she learns something new every week,” and note that they are “very pleased with the school, staff and program.” Additional reviews mention that children are “always happy to arrive,” that there is a “great front office,” that “the owners are very involved,” and that there is “visibility throughout the day” and a “great curriculum.”
Last updated July 18, 2026.
• Ages: 0–5 years old
• Schedule: Open Monday–Friday 7:00 am–6:00 pm
The Goddard School of Alexandria - West states that it follows a whole-child approach and uses the Wonder of Learning® education program, with programs for infants and toddlers through pre-K, kindergarten and beyond. The school is independently owned and operated, with Taruna serving as the on-site owner, and Taruna holds a Master's Degree in Health Care Management from Marymount University. The Goddard School® is nationally accredited by Cognia®. Health and safety features at this school include air filtration systems, an air purifying system, finger guards, a gate alarm, a non-biometric security scanner, outdoor security cameras, parking lot bollards, and Zono. Food offerings include catering and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks, and the environment includes low ratios, an interactive whiteboard, secondary languages, and the Wonder of Learning® program.
The mission statement for The Goddard School of Alexandria - West says that the school believes the start of a child's journey matters, that learning is joyful and purposeful, and that it is rooted in a whole-child approach, including building social-emotional confidence and exploring STEAM through hands-on discovery. Parent feedback includes comments such as “Great admin team and teachers. We really appreciate the warm smiles and love they give to our kids,” and “It was an excellent education for my daughter with wonderful teachers.” Other parents describe the staff and teachers as “just amazing,” say that staff “take such good care of our child and she learns something new every week,” and note that they are “very pleased with the school, staff and program.” Additional reviews mention that children are “always happy to arrive,” that there is a “great front office,” that “the owners are very involved,” and that there is “visibility throughout the day” and a “great curriculum.”
Last updated July 18, 2026.
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