The Goddard School of

Chapel Hill

919-933-9022
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
1162 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514

Proudly Accredited by:

School Highlights

American Sign Language
Art History
Computers
Custom Key Code Entry
Dance
Disinfectant Sprayer
Finger Guards
Gate Alarm
Handwriting

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Chapel Hill, 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 Ashish Owner

Archi and Ash Tripathi are excited to bring The Goddard School to the Chapel Hill area. We have been on-site owners of The Goddard School for the past several years. Archi holds a BS degree in Civil Engineering and MBA finance from University of Indianapolis and spent 20 years working for Lockheed Martin. Ash holds BS degree in Chemical Engineering. He spent 25 years doing Business Consulting, we had two children in care at The Goddard School. We understand the peace of mind that a secure, friendly center with great early childhood experiences can bring a family. Our focus is to provide a warm, nurturing and learning environment that fosters a love of learning and a strong sense of community.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Additional Programs Offered

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

My child likes the school so much. He always mentions his teachers and says he likes them. What's more, he did not speak English before he joined the school, but now he says some English words. It is really a great progress.

Dunxing's Mother

Preschool Classroom

We love the Goddard School. We feel very secure and safe having our daughter here. She is happy and surrounded by stimulating and fun activities.

Lily's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Wonderful staff

Jackson's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

The staff clearly love what they do and are excellent at what they do. My kiddos love going to school every day, and are always so happy (and worn out!) when we pick them up at the end of the day. I love how engaged they are and how much my kids learn throughout the day. I recommend the Goddard School to all of my friends with little ones.

Penelope & Phillip's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Amazing staff. They are like family to us. Caring, always go above and beyond to help parents and their children. We will miss them once my little one transitions to kindergarten.

Menadel's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

The teachers genuinely care for our baby and she seems super happy while she is there.

Lucy Helen's Mother

Toddler Classroom

I love the environment, the teachers, that my son feels happy when I drop him off and when I pick him up. I love that they always do very good activities according to their age and that they keep the interest of the children.

Ethan Dominic's Mother

Preschool Classroom

We have always been happy with the Goddard School. We feel our kids are safe, well cared for, and are in a learning rich environment. We appreciate the communication with photos each day and information about the curriculum and activities.

Charles (Chick) & Preston's Father

Preschool Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

Custom Key Code Entry

Disinfectant Sprayer

Finger Guards

Gate Alarm

Outdoor Security Cameras

Food and Nutrition

Caring for your child includes ensuring that they're fueled up and ready to learn and play!

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language

Art History

Computers

Dance

Handwriting

Interactive Whiteboard

Learning Technologies

Nutrition

Outdoor Classroom

Physical Fitness

Playground(s)

Secondary Languages

Sports & Fitness

Tablets

World Cultures

Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

December 8

Wonder Of Learning Weekly Question

11 AM - 12 PM
December 8

Art w/ Mrs. Nicole

11 AM - 12 PM
December 9

Soccer Shots

10 AM - 12 PM
December 9

STEAM: Outdoor Play

11 AM - 12 PM

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.

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.

January 2020 - January 2030

NORTH CAROLINA RATED

5 STAR

The North Carolina Division of Child Development (DCD) issues star rated licenses to all eligible childcare centers. Facilities can receive one to five stars. A rating of one star means that a childcare program meets North Carolina’s minimum licensing standards for childcare. Programs that choose to voluntarily meet higher standards can apply for a two to five star license. The star rating scores in two quality components - Staff Education and Program Standards.

July 2020 - July 2023

BEST CHILDHOOD LEARNING FACILITY IN ORANGE/CHATHAM COUNTY

This award recognizes the best of the Triangle as voted by the readers of Indy Week.

January 2018 - January 2019

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