The Goddard School of

Austin
(Avery Ranch)

512-828-3434
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
9313 Pearson Ranch Road, Austin, Texas 78717

Proudly Accredited by:

School Highlights

Full-Service Kitchen
Secondary Languages
Chess
On-Site Cook
Handwriting
Literacy Nook
Rock Wall
Outdoor Classroom
Physical Fitness

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Austin (Avery Ranch), we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. That's why we offer an expert curriculum, experienced teachers and a nurturing environment to provide the best foundation for their growth.

The Goddard Difference

Goddard is more than just a preschool. With a proven track record of academic and social excellence, we've earned the trust of countless happy families who have seen their children exceed expectations and step into the world with confidence and compassion.

Curriculum

Our education program, Wonder of Learning^®, is the most innovative and well-researched on the market. It was created by early childhood development experts to empower children to explore their natural curiosity.

Expert, Caring Teachers

Our extraordinary educators shape your child’s experience, creating a fun and engaging learning environment with personalized lesson plans focused on whole-child development.

Leading with Curiosity

The Goddard School’s high-quality educational programming is designed to ignite curiosity and fuel a lifelong love of learning.

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Meet David and Marcedes On-site Owners

David and Marcedes are the dedicated owners of The Goddard School of Avery Ranch. David, brings his background as an applications engineer and holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts. He enjoys incorporating S.T.E.A.M. concepts into daily activities for the children. Marcedes, a native Austinite and St. Edward's University alumna, brings entrepreneurial experience and local knowledge to their school. Outside of education, they cherish family time at the lake, enjoy walks, hikes, and the energy of live music and sports events. Their greatest joy is their daughter Sofia. Beyond their school, David and Marcedes actively support organizations like HAAM and Mobile Loaves & Fishes, demonstrating their commitment to community involvement and making a positive impact in Austin. Their combined dedication and community spirit enhance the educational environment at The Goddard School of Avery Ranch.

Meet The Team

Discover Our Classrooms

From infants and toddlers to pre-K, kindergarten and beyond, our classrooms are designed specifically with your little one’s needs in mind.

upcoming

Infant

6 w - 12 m

In the Infant program, our teachers provide your baby with all the cuddles and care they need with opportunities to begin exploring the world around them.

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First Steps

12 - 18 m

We support and encourage children to confidently explore and develop new skills, language and ideas.

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Toddlers

12 - 24 m

As your little one rapidly develops physically and cognitively, our Toddler classroom is where their natural curiosity is fostered and their budding skills are nurtured.

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Twos

2 - 3 yrs

In the Twos classroom, experienced, caring teachers guide your child through playful exploration, helping navigate big emotions while providing hands-on learning experiences that nurture their innate curiosity.

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Get Set

2.5 - 3 yrs

Little ones begin preschool routines and new ways of play, supporting all areas of continuous development.

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Bridge

2.5 - 3.5 yrs

As your child continues to gain independence, build self-care skills and learn more about themselves, the Bridge classroom provides the support they need to thrive in a preschool setting.

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Preschool

3 - 4 yrs

In our Preschool classroom, your child starts their journey into a cooperative learning environment where they can discover interests and learn in a more structured setting.

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Pre-K

4 - 5 yrs

As your child prepares for Kindergarten, our Pre-K classroom offers exciting opportunities to develop important skills, make new friends and explore the world around them.

Additional Programs Offered

Special Programs

We enhance our play-based curriculum with a range of enrichment programs designed to fit your child’s interests.
After School

Make afternoon commutes a little less stressful knowing your little one is safe with us in our after-school program!

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What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

We like methodologies of learning and combination of different programs: art, reading, math, writing, playing. We see great progress in our daughter's learning and development. She likes go there, has a lot of friends and likes her teacher. We would recommend The Goddard School to all our friends! :)

Olesia-Mariia's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

The staff is so friendly and kind! Within a month our son was already showing signs of growth and development. His speech is rapidly increasing and his social skills are growing too. I’m general he seems happier and now looks forward to attending The Gottard School each day. My wife and I could not be happier to have found such a gem.

Nico's Father

Toddler Classroom

So far the best learning place for my kid. I like the whole system with updates of daily photos and summary. My kid is excited to go to school. The school also provides extra curricular activities and my kids loves them.

Madhavan's Mother

Preschool Classroom

My daughter is Happy after the school-sometimes refuses to come home. It is a great balance of academics, fun and love. The teachers are very involved with my kid.

Raniapoorva's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Love the administration and the teachers! Facility is super well-maintained. 10/10 happy with my decision to enroll my kids here.

Safir & Omar's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Very good environment and my clingy daughter has finally accustomed to it. The teachers are friendly and understanding. The management takes good care of kids health and education.

Anvita's Mother

Toddler Classroom

I like the rich experience my son has in his classroom daily. I also like how organized the school is.

Collins's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

This is a really good school. Great teachers, great curriculum, personalized service and ongoing learning. My child likes it.

Mark's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

Explore all the features and programs found at our local School.

Health and Safety

Air Filtration Systems

Air Purifying System

Antimicrobial Treatments

Crash-Rated Fencing

Disinfectant Sprayer

EPA-Approved Cleaning Products

Finger Guards

Gate Alarm

Halo

Outdoor Security Cameras

Parking Lot Bollards

Supervised Lobby Entry

Water Filtration System

Food and Nutrition

Flexible Lunch Options

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

On-Site Cook

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language

Art Studio

Chess

Child Learning Kitchen

Dance

Degreed Teachers

Dramatic Arts Space

Engineering

Full-Service Kitchen

Handwriting

Indoor Gym

Interactive Whiteboard

Learning Technologies

Literacy Nook

Low Ratios

Microscope(s)

Music Appreciation

Nutrition

Outdoor Classroom

Physical Fitness

Playground(s)

Robotics

Rock Wall

STEAM Cart/Computer Lab

Secondary Languages

Sports & Fitness

Tenured Teachers

Wonder of Learning®

World Cultures

Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

December 5

Pajama Day

All Day
December 9

Cozy Socks Day

All Day
December 11

Ugly Sweater Day

All Day
December 15

Winter Science Day

All Day

Care You Can Trust

The Goddard School is proud to be recognized for our commitment to quality care and early learning! These accolades reflect our dedication to providing a safe, nurturing and enriching environment for every child.

COGNIA® ACCREDITED

Cognia (cognia.org) is a global organization with a holistic approach to continuous improvement of education through accreditation and certification, assessment, professional learning and customized improvement services.

TEXAS RISING STAR

Level 4

Texas Rising Star is a quality rating and improvement system for Texas early childhood programs. The Texas Rising Star Provider certification system offers three levels of certification (2-star, 3-star and 4-star) to encourage providers to attain progressively higher certification requirements leading to a 4-star.

CHILD CARE AWARE®

Child Care Aware is the nation's most respected hub of information for parents and child care providers. A program of Child Care Aware of America, Child Care Aware helps families learn more about the elements of quality child care and how to locate programs in their communities. Child Care Aware also provides child care providers with access to resources for their child care programs.

BEST OF THE BEST - AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN

This award recognizes the best of Austin as voted by the readers of The Austin American-Statesman.

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The Goddard School of Austin (Avery Ranch)

School Highlights

Where They Start Matters

The Goddard Difference

Curriculum

Expert, Caring Teachers

Leading with Curiosity

Meet David and Marcedes On-site Owners

Discover Our Classrooms

Infant

First Steps

Toddlers

Twos

Get Set

Bridge

Preschool

Pre-K

Additional Programs Offered

Special Programs

After School

What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

Health and Safety

Food and Nutrition

Enrichment and Environment

Preview the Fun

Upcoming Events

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Care You Can Trust

COGNIA® ACCREDITED

TEXAS RISING STAR

CHILD CARE AWARE®

BEST OF THE BEST - AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN

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The Goddard School of

Austin
(Avery Ranch)