The Goddard School of

Bala Cynwyd

267-589-9500
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
124 Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania 19004

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Private Kindergarten
Playground(s)
Halo
Literacy Nook
Parking Lot Bollards
Physical Fitness
Handwriting
Music Appreciation
Indoor Gym

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Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Bala Cynwyd, 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 Ms. Jodi & Mr. Bill Owner

"We believe our school should provide the most hospitable, most enriching, and most welcoming haven for our children, their families, and our staff.” This is the mission statement specially crafted by “Ms. Jodi” & “Mr. Bill”, as they developed their plans to open The Goddard School of Bala Cynwyd. "Opening our school has been the adventure of a lifetime, and the most rewarding aspect is the community of children, staff, and families that has developed so organically. We believe in and strive for exemplary communication, academic excellence, and fostering the purest of environments," reports Mr. Bill. Ms. Jodi & Mr. Bill are parents to three 20-somethings, and they are celebrating 28 years of marriage. "Parenthood, itself, has provided the biggest preparation for our administrative and proprietorial responsibilities." When personal time permits, you will likely find Ms. Jodi on a golf course and find Mr. Bill behind a drum set. "Welcome, one and all, to our school!"

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kindergarten

5 - 6 yrs

Hands-on learning and a focus on social-emotional development in our Kindergarten classroom will prepare your child for success in first grade and beyond!

Additional Programs Offered

Private Kindergarten

Our private kindergarten program focuses on fun learning experiences that will prepare your children for success in first grade and beyond!
Summer Fun

Our summer program is an exciting extension of the school year filled with lots of outdoor play and fun learning adventures!
Special Programs

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

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What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

The Goddard School in Bala Cynwyd has been amazing. The owners are kind, approachable and they know every family that walks through their doors. After 4 years and 2 kids we really feel like one big Goddard family now with the teachers, staff and other families that attend.

Noah & William's Mother

Preschool Classroom

I always feel safe with my child at the Goddard school. My son is far more advanced with knowledge he learns at Goddard, than other children his age. We love the daily pictures we get showing the things our son is doing and learning.

Joseph 's Mother

Junior-K Classroom

Amazing staff and amazing new facility. My 20 month old comes home telling me about new numbers and shapes he’s learned at Goddard. It’s incredible.

Rowan & Reilly's Mother

Junior-K Classroom

They provide a fun and educational learning experience for our son. They have lots of special events that include music, art, science, etc and provide detailed information throughout the day about how our child is doing. It has been a great experience.

Harvey's Mother

Kindergarten Classroom

The owners are outstanding and the curriculum is the best of the best.

Caitlyn & Max's Father

Pre-K Classroom

Teachers are great. Administration is amazing. Facilities are beautiful. Timing is convenient. They all really care about the kids and the parents, and you can see that in everything they do.

Jocelyn & Tessa & Alex's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Loved the staff- loved the facility and the communication. The staff was always so welcoming and it felt like family from day one. I will miss sending my little guy here

Liam's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Kind, welcoming, friendly, great with our daughters, creative, always fun events happening….

Sophia & Olivia's Father

Preschool Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

Air Filtration Systems

Antimicrobial Treatments

Crash-Rated Fencing

Disinfectant Sprayer

EPA-Approved Cleaning Products

Finger Guards

Gate Alarm

Halo

Parking Lot Bollards

Supervised Lobby Entry

Water Filtration System

Food and Nutrition

Flexible Lunch Options

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language

Art History

Basketball Court

Degreed Teachers

Dramatic Arts Space

Handwriting

Indoor Gym

Learning Technologies

Literacy Nook

Microscope(s)

Music Appreciation

Physical Fitness

Playground(s)

Rock Wall

Secondary Languages

Sports & Fitness

Wonder of Learning®

World Cultures

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

December 5

Pizza Day

All Day
December 5

Ms. Emily A.

All Day
December 8

Ms. Briana (Nighthawks)

All Day
December 8

Soccer Shots

9:30 - 11:30 AM

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.

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

The Circle of Excellence Award recognizes franchisees for elevating the Goddard School brand, reputation and business performance through outstanding achievements in education and operational delivery. The Circle of Excellence program represents the very best of the system and reflects Goddard’s mission and values.

March 2025

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.

December 2024

PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

The PA DOE considers the education of its children to be among the highest priorities of state government and has dedicated many resources toward that end. Educators who are PA DOE certified prepare for their responsibilities in the schools of the Commonwealth through the completion of a State Approved Teacher Education program (includes student teaching or field experience), The Pre Service Academic Performance Assessment (PAPA) in Reading, Writing and Mathematics, and completing application materials documenting that all certification requirements have been met.

KEYSTONE STARS

STAR 4

Pennsylvania’s Keystone STARS program is an initiative of the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) to improve, support and recognize the continuous quality improvement efforts of early learning programs. The Keystone STARS Performance Standards provide the foundation for the program and are grouped into four levels – Standards, Training, Assistance, Resources and Support. Each level builds on the previous level and utilizes research-based best practices to promote quality early learning environments and positive child outcomes.

September 2024 - September 2025

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