The Goddard School of

Cordova

901-708-3338
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
190 N. Forest Hill Irene Road, Cordova, Tennessee 38018

School Highlights

Air Filtration Systems
Air Purifying System
American Sign Language
Crash-Rated Fencing
Dance
EPA-Approved Cleaning Products
Finger Guards
Gate Alarm
Halo

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Cordova, 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 Amanda Enrollment Specialist

Amanda holds a Bachelor's degree in Child Development and Family Studies from the University of Memphis. Since 2013, she has dedicated her career to working with children, driven by her passion for early development and learning. Amanda finds immense joy in the everyday moments—witnessing children grow, learn, and master new skills. For her, it’s more than just a job; it's one of the most rewarding paths she could have chosen.

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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.

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

Summer Fun

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

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What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

We love this school for our child! He learns so much and always comes home saying or doing something new! He’s well beyond his milestones for his age and I love how the faculty and staff are super attentive and polite. They allow the children to express themselves freely and encourage them to be the best they can be! I am very picky when it comes to my child so to know that our child is in great hands everyday keeps me stress free!

Kaiden's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Goddard prepped our daughter well for kindergarten. Has consistently done what is best for families and children during Covid/weather issues/flooding and other times of adversity.

Isabella & Noah's Father

Junior-K Classroom

The people are fantastic. The curriculum based education focused on all aspects of my child's wellbeing. The continuing education of the teachers and staff to better serve my children.

Ewan's Father

Toddler Classroom

I love that they teach kids through different ways of playing. We have seen an improvement in my son’s interest in learning and I’m excited to be apart of the Goddard family!

Kameron & Michael's Mother

Preschool Classroom

My kid comes away happy, energetic, and most importantly, she is constantly coming away from school with something that she's learned! She loves her teachers!

Friday's Father

Toddler Classroom

They keep me updated on my child’s development with a lot of pictures Throughout the day and sometimes even verbally. It is a clean and loving environment for all the children and you can tell the have had a great day by the end of the day.

Emilia's Mother

Infant Classroom

The care and guidance given to my toddler. She's has happy as a 2-year (almost 2) can be at drop off and pick up, and albeit due to COVID-19, parents aren't allowed in the building but whatever is happening is working! My daughter's social and speech skills are improving weekly.

Avery & Presley's Father

Toddler Classroom

My child has developed so much since being at Goddard. His speech and motor skills have excelled in the 7 months that he has been attending. I also love the family atmosphere

Miles's Mother

Preschool Classroom