The Goddard School of

Dedham

781-452-9900
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
20 Carematrix Drive, Dedham, Massachusetts 02026

Proudly Accredited by:

School Highlights

Air Filtration Systems
Air Purifying System
American Sign Language
Computers
Dance
Disinfectant Sprayer
Engineering
Finger Guards
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Dedham, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. The Goddard School of Dedham has been honored with the prestigious Circle of Excellence Award! This award is given to Goddard Schools that consistently demonstrate the highest standards of education and operational excellence in early childhood education. Additionally, The Goddard School of Dedham is NAEYC accredited. We take pride in being more than a daycare! We look forward to welcoming you to be part of our Goddard Village!

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 Kristin Owner

Kristin is thrilled to provide The Goddard School's outstanding program to the families in the community. Both of Kristin's children attended a Goddard School since they were infants. Her daughter, Olivia was in the first graduating class of the Dedham School! Our family chose The Goddard School because of the focus on health and safety and the commitment to a nurturing learning environment. My husband Pete and I live in Dedham with our two children - Olivia and Tommy and our Golden Retriever Gus! On the weekends, you can find me at the Dedham fields coaching or watching my kids play! I am excited to offer the same preschool experience my children received to the families in our 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

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

We have had 2 children at Goddard over the past 4 years and we cannot be happier with our choice to send our kids to Goddard. They are amazing!

Weston & Fallon's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

The teachers and administrators are absolutely incredible - they put so much effort and thought into the curriculum, activities, and events. Our daughter has so much fun every day and we’ve seen huge growth in her language, social skills, and confidence.

Jamie & Casey's Mother

Toddler Classroom

I have 3 children in the school. They are happy going to school and learning every day. The activities planned for the children are engaging and creative and focus on their development as students.

Sullivan & Delaney & Mackenzie's Father

Pre-K Classroom

Friendly and trustworthy staff. Well balanced curriculum with a lot of fun and unique activities to make it exciting for my son to go to school every day.

Adrian's Father

Preschool Classroom

We love the teachers and staff at Goddard. Our son loves going to school everyday.

Robert (Bobby)'s Mother

Preschool Classroom

Amazing staff, amazing teachers. Everyone always there to help with any questions. The kids actually love going to school and learn so much but in a fun way. Everyone absolutely loves all the special events that is being organized for a kids all year around.

Nicole & Dimitri's Mother

Preschool Classroom

The staff and teachers are amazing! We feel our children are extremely well taken care of and learning and socializing in a very positive environment.

Birdie & James's Mother

Toddler Classroom

The staff are working tirelessly to keep our children safe, the curriculum is excellent and my child is growing in leaps and bounds, and the staff organizes programs and events that enrich our family’s lives.

Isaac's Mother

Infant 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

Disinfectant Sprayer

Finger Guards

Gate Alarm

Non-Biometric Security Scanner

Parking Lot Bollards

Water Filtration System

Zono

Food and Nutrition

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language

Computers

Dance

Engineering

Handwriting

Interactive Whiteboard

Learning Technologies

Literacy Nook

Microscope(s)

Music Appreciation

Nutrition

Physical Fitness

Playground(s)

Rock Wall

STEAM Cart/Computer Lab

Secondary Languages

Sports & Fitness

World Cultures

Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

December 8

Yoga!

All Day
December 9

World Techno Day!

All Day
December 10

Grinch Day!

All Day
December 10

Music Class!

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.

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE PRESIDENT’S CLUB

The Circle of Excellence President’s Club Award recognizes franchisees that meet the highest standards set by Goddard Systems in the areas of health and safety, curriculum, overall quality, punctual reporting and business operations. Eligibility is limited to franchisees that achieved the highest level of excellence, scoring in the top ten percent in each category.

March 2025

NAEYC ACCREDITED

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accredits early childhood programs according to health, safety and education standards. The standards are intended to provide a reliable and accountable accreditation system to encourage the field of early childhood education to strive for a new level of excellence.

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.

February 2024 - February 2025

BRAND AMBASSADOR AWARD

The Brand Ambassador Award acknowledges a franchisee that has gone above and beyond Goddard’s system standards to keep its facility and program current and competitive while meeting the highest standards in the areas of quality assurance, business operations, brand standards, marketing, advertising and public relations.