The Goddard School of Gainesville (Haymarket)

The Goddard School of Gainesville - Haymarket offers activities such as American Sign Language, chess, computers, dance, engineering, robotics, music appreciation, handwriting, and world cultures. Children have access to an indoor gym, basketball court, playgrounds, a rock wall, a STEAM cart/computer lab, and microscopes. The program also includes yoga and mindfulness, nutrition, physical fitness, and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks, and uses learning technologies as part of the experience.

• Ages: 0–6 years old
• Schedule: Open Monday–Friday 7:00 am–6:00 pm

The Goddard School of Gainesville - Haymarket uses features such as Halo outdoor security cameras, supervised lobby entry, parking lot bollards, gate alarms, finger guards, and a disinfectant sprayer. The facility includes warm, inviting and spacious classrooms, two age-appropriate playgrounds, an organic garden, and an indoor gym for days when the weather precludes outdoor activities. The program uses The Wonder of Learning education program and offers a 3D tour. The on-site owners are Lisa O’Brien and Greg O’Brien, who have served this community for over 9 years; Lisa holds degrees from James Madison University (JMU) and the University of Virginia (UVA), and Greg is a Lehigh University graduate. The school is nationally accredited by Cognia. The program proudly serves families in Bristow, Gainesville, Haymarket, Warrenton and nearby areas.

The mission of The Goddard School of Gainesville - Haymarket states that the school believes the start of a child's journey matters and that the environment is guided by values of building confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning, and by helping children feel heard, supported, and inspired. Parent testimonials describe staff as helpful, caring, and supportive, mention communication through an app, and note that children enjoy going to school and are excited about the curriculum and what they are learning.

Last updated July 18, 2026.