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 music appreciation, physical fitness, robotics, chess, yoga and mindfulness, and use of an Exploration Room and STEAM Cart/Computer Lab. Children have access to playgrounds and a rock wall, and the program includes before-school, after-school, and combined before- and after-school options, as well as catering and secondary language activities.
• Ages: 0–5 years old
• Schedule: Open Monday–Friday with school hours from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
• Price: “I rate this as a 9 because it’s very expensive and not everyone can afford the steep tuition.”
The Goddard School of Alexandria - West states that it uses a play-based and academic curriculum and follows the Wonder of Learning® education program, with programs for infants, toddlers, twos, bridge, preschool, and pre-K. The school reports features such as air filtration systems, an air purifying system, finger guards, a gate alarm, a non-biometric security scanner, outdoor security cameras, parking lot bollards, Zono, an indoor gym, an interactive whiteboard, low ratios, playgrounds, a rock wall, and a STEAM Cart/Computer Lab, as well as fresh fruit and vegetable snacks and daily photos and updates. The program’s mission statement says that learning is joyful, purposeful, and rooted in a whole-child approach, with a focus on social-emotional confidence and exploring STEAM through hands-on discovery.
The leadership team information notes that Ms. LaSasha is a lead teacher in the Toddler program and has over 10 years of experience, and that she is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree. The school reports that it is nationally accredited by Cognia®, which it describes as a globally recognized mark of quality that requires schools to meet rigorous standards.
Parent testimonials describe the school as having a convenient location, involved owners, a great front office, and a curriculum that parents find strong, with some parents mentioning high tuition costs and some turnover and communication concerns. Several parents mention friendly staff, professionalism, cleanliness, responsiveness from the directors and front office, and frequent updates throughout the day, including pictures and detailed descriptions of classroom activities and lesson plans. Parents from infant, toddler, preschool, and pre-K classrooms report that their children are happy at pickup, are motivated to develop skills, and are forming connections with teachers.
Last updated January 18, 2026.
• Ages: 0–5 years old
• Schedule: Open Monday–Friday with school hours from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
• Price: “I rate this as a 9 because it’s very expensive and not everyone can afford the steep tuition.”
The Goddard School of Alexandria - West states that it uses a play-based and academic curriculum and follows the Wonder of Learning® education program, with programs for infants, toddlers, twos, bridge, preschool, and pre-K. The school reports features such as air filtration systems, an air purifying system, finger guards, a gate alarm, a non-biometric security scanner, outdoor security cameras, parking lot bollards, Zono, an indoor gym, an interactive whiteboard, low ratios, playgrounds, a rock wall, and a STEAM Cart/Computer Lab, as well as fresh fruit and vegetable snacks and daily photos and updates. The program’s mission statement says that learning is joyful, purposeful, and rooted in a whole-child approach, with a focus on social-emotional confidence and exploring STEAM through hands-on discovery.
The leadership team information notes that Ms. LaSasha is a lead teacher in the Toddler program and has over 10 years of experience, and that she is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree. The school reports that it is nationally accredited by Cognia®, which it describes as a globally recognized mark of quality that requires schools to meet rigorous standards.
Parent testimonials describe the school as having a convenient location, involved owners, a great front office, and a curriculum that parents find strong, with some parents mentioning high tuition costs and some turnover and communication concerns. Several parents mention friendly staff, professionalism, cleanliness, responsiveness from the directors and front office, and frequent updates throughout the day, including pictures and detailed descriptions of classroom activities and lesson plans. Parents from infant, toddler, preschool, and pre-K classrooms report that their children are happy at pickup, are motivated to develop skills, and are forming connections with teachers.
Last updated January 18, 2026.
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