The Goddard School of

Cumming

678-455-5151
6:30 am - 6:00 pm
5416 Bethelview Road, Cumming, Georgia 30040

Proudly Accredited by:

School Highlights

After School
After School Transportation
Air Filtration Systems
American Sign Language
Antimicrobial Treatments
Art History
Art Studio
Basketball Court
Catering

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Cumming, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. The Goddard School in Cumming is simply the best place for young children to learn and grow in the South Forsyth County area. Since 2006 we have been giving Cumming families the confidence of knowing that their children are experiencing the very best physical, emotional, social and intellectual growth available. But don't take our word for it. Schedule your tour today so you can come and see the Goddard Difference first-hand. We can't wait to hear from you!

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 Jean Owner

Jean Croft is the onsite owner for The Goddard School in Cumming. Known simply as Mama Croft to her 8 grand children, Ms. Jean has been working in early childhood education for more than 40 years, and opened this campus in 2006. This is the only Goddard School that Jean is a part of, and making this place the most loving, nurturing and educational environment for its students is her heartbeat and passion. Several of Jean's grand children started as infants on this campus and went all the way through the Goddard School program before seeing great success in elementary school and beyond. Jean is obviously extraordinarily passionate about working with young children, and it is a joy for her to see them learn and grow so much day after day and year after year. In her spare time you can often find Jean at her grandchildren's ball games in Georgia and around the southeast. Jean hopes to meet you and your family very soon when you come in for your tour of The Goddard School!

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.
Private Kindergarten

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

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What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

We love the Goddard school! Every staff member goes above and beyond while caring for my child. I am very pleased with the level of detail observed! My child loves going to school each day and enjoys learning from his teachers!

Harrison's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Extremely friendly staff and great care for kids

Akira's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

goddard teachers are like family. we feel extremely safe to leave our kid with ms. brenda and ms. devi anyday.

Neelanshi's Father

Preschool Classroom

We love our infant’s teachers. The staff care for our girl as their own.

Nellie Kate's Mother

Infant Classroom

The staff is awesome and teachers are very friendly with the kids.

Varin & Rihan's Father

Toddler Classroom

I just love this place and everyone is so kind and compassionate you can't get that level of service everywhere.

Aria Brielle's Mother

Toddler Classroom

We just started back in June and so far it's been a great experience. Kids are liking the school and curriculum as-well as all the staff/teachers.

Brody & Owen's Father

Toddler Classroom

We've had a wonderful experience with our son at Goddard. Knowing we can trust the team to care for him and teach him brings peace of mind that is priceless.

Dorian's Father

Toddler Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

Air Filtration Systems

Antimicrobial Treatments

Disinfectant Sprayer

EPA-Approved Cleaning Products

Finger Guards

Gate Alarm

Halo

Hand Scanner

Non-Biometric Security Scanner

Outdoor Security Cameras

Food and Nutrition

Catering

Flexible Lunch Options

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language

Art History

Art Studio

Basketball Court

Chess

Child Learning Kitchen

Computers

Degreed Teachers

Dramatic Arts Space

Engineering

Exploration Room

Handwriting

Imagination Playground

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®

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

December 11

Amazing Athletes Classes

10 AM - 12 PM
December 18

Amazing Athletes Classes

10 AM - 12 PM
December 25

Amazing Athletes Classes

10 AM - 12 PM
January 1

Amazing Athletes Classes

10 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.

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.

June 2010 - June 2026

QUALITY ASSURANCE

The Quality Assurance Award is presented to the Goddard School with the highest average QA score.

January 2023 - January 2024

SECURE EDUCATION CONSULTANTS (SEC)

Secure Education Consultants is a company owned and operated by former US Secret Service Agents designed to help us take our safety and security to the highest level possible. SEC is a group of highly-skilled security and protection experts. The SEC team specializes in analyzing facilities, developing Emergency Preparedness Plans, and preparing faculty and staff to appropriately confront emergencies of all kinds.

January 2020 - January 2022

HEALTH & SAFETY AWARD

The Health & Safety Award honors the top franchisee or franchisees who have gone above and beyond to provide the highest health and safety standards for the children.

January 2007 - January 2008

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