The Goddard School of

Greenwood

School Phone Number: 317-884-1850

, School Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

School Address: 5044 Bancroft Lane, Greenwood, Indiana 46142

Proudly Accredited by:

See All

School Highlights

View All Offerings

Outdoor Classroom
On-Site Cook
American Sign Language
Basketball Court
Wonder of Learning®
Playground(s)
STEAM Cart/Computer Lab
Finger Guards
Gate Alarm

View All Offerings

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Greenwood, 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.

Learn More

Meet Steve President

Steve Patel is the Owner and Business Manager of the Goddard School in Greenwood, Indiana. He is the proud father of two children, a son and daughter, both of which attended The Goddard School in Greenwood. He moved to Indiana in March of 2001 from California, where he owned and operated a business for five years. He moved to benefit his children by opening The Goddard School. He feels Goddard is the best choice to provide a safe, stimulating, and happy environment in which all children can reach their full potential. He loves what he does and looks forward to coming to The Goddard School everyday.

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.

Tell Me More

What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

Great teachers and quality of food. Perfect amount of communication of teachers and administration with parents. Great educational program, you can see your child’s progress. Willingness to work with the family under specific circumstances. In general you can see the love and having the best child interest as a main purpose

Elena & Isabel's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Our child is always happy and excited to go to “school”. We feel she is safe and well taken care of. Everyone is kinda and attentive if we have and questions or concerns.

Sadie's Mother

Twos Classroom

We absolutely love the Goddard in Greenwood Indiana. The staff is so wonderful and caring for our child. I recommend this School, yes School, to my friends all the time. I see a clear difference between the kids that attend Goddard and other children. I believe they help to develop our children to a higher level. This even helps bring out more personality at a younger age which is fun at home!

William's Father

Pre-K Classroom

Everyone in this school is supportive. I know that turnover can be hard with teachers, but I feel like they maintain a lot of the same teachers and even the new ones are always great. My kids learn and enjoy going there. I recommend it to anyone I speak to

Beckham & Ronan & Sunny's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Staff is great. I love the extra events that happen! I already had 2 families come that I recommended to them.

Braylin's Mother

Twos Classroom

Staff are welcoming and care has been great.

Amelia & Joshua's Mother

Infant Classroom

I love the school and the workers. It feel that they care about the kids and I feel safe dropping my child off daily to them!

Anella's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Great program, the teachers and office staff are very professional. My daughter has learned so much.

Paisley'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
Finger Guards
Gate Alarm

Outdoor Security Cameras

Food and Nutrition

On-Site Cook

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language
Basketball Court
Computers

Engineering
Imagination Playground
Kodo Kids
Learning Technologies
Music Appreciation
Nutrition
Outdoor Classroom
Physical Fitness
Playground(s)
STEAM Cart/Computer Lab
Secondary Languages
Sports & Fitness
Tablets
Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

January 12

Draw a Picture

All Day
January 13

Yoga

All Day
January 14

Neon

All Day
January 15

Cozy Flannel

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.

NAEYC ACCREDITATION+

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is the nation’s leading organization promoting high-quality early learning. NAEYC’s Accreditation+ tier includes mandatory site visits, ongoing reviews, and extra quality benchmarks. It guarantees your child is in a program that goes above and beyond to provide extraordinary education and care.

October 2021 - October 2026

PATHS TO QUALITY

LEVEL 4

Paths to Quality is Indiana's voluntary quality rating system where providers demonstrate ongoing efforts to achieve higher standards of quality.

January 2021 - January 2022

Ready To Learn More?

Discover what makes Goddard extraordinary.