The Goddard School of

Lake Ridge

703-490-8553
6:30 am - 6:00 pm
12405 Cape Cod Court, Lake Ridge, Virginia 22192

Proudly Accredited by:

School Highlights

American Sign Language
Before and After School
Catering
Computers
Dance
Disinfectant Sprayer
Finger Guards
Summer Camp
Gate Alarm

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Lake Ridge, 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.

Health and Safety

We work tirelessly to ensure your child thrives in a healthy, safe environment, so you have peace of mind, and they can focus on learning and growing.

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.

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.

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 Nazlin Owner

Ms. Nazlin's educational experiences includes earning a degree in Pre-Nursing and training as an esthetician. She also completed an internship at a preschool in England and enjoyed being an active room parent in her children's schools. Ms. Nazlin's family is the basis for the reason that she chose The Goddard School. She is happy to provide Goddard School's outstanding program to the children 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

Before and After School

Make busy mornings and afternoon commutes a little easier with our before- and after-school program!
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

The Goddard School has advanced my son’s socialization, speech, and so much more than any other child care provider ever has in the past. Extremely grateful to The Goddard School!

Benjamin's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Great teachers, a safe environment, and friendly staff. They really care about your child.

Savannah 's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Attentive teachers and great environment. Our son has grown and developed so quickly since he has started

Jalen's Father

Toddler Classroom

The teachers and administration really care!

Luna's Mother

Infant Classroom

The staff have a genuine heart for the children. They have taken care of my little girl with kindness and love. I’m forever grateful for their care of her.

Mayiah's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

We appreciate the extra care and attention the staff and teachers give our son. We love Goddard!

& Noah's Father

Pre-K Classroom

Amazing teachers! Small class size allows more one on one time for our children. The sense that everyone cares for our children as if they are their own. All the steps the staff has taken to ensure our children are completely safe even under these difficult circumstances.

Madison & Abigail's Father

Infant Classroom

The staff and faculty in the infant room are top quality professionals with the biggest hearts of anyone I’ve ever met. They have loved my son as their own and he has excelled and learned so much from them. It’s says a lot about being this comfortable leaving your entire world with someone as comfortable as I am.

Robert's Mother

Infant Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

Disinfectant Sprayer

Finger Guards

Gate Alarm

Outdoor Security Cameras

Food and Nutrition

Catering

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language

Computers

Dance

Handwriting

Interactive Whiteboard

Music Appreciation

Nutrition

Physical Fitness

Playground(s)

Secondary Languages

Sports & Fitness

Wonder of Learning®

Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

December 8

Let’s Roll

All Day
December 10

Hula Hoop Run

All Day
December 12

Pizza Friday

All Day
December 16

Pendulum Painting

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.

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

MIDDLE STATES ACCREDITED

Accreditation by the Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools displays that the school meets the standards of quality of the Middle States Association and is committed to continuous improvement.

November 2023 - January 2026

NATIONAL EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM ACCREDITATION

The NECPA accreditation program has been carefully crafted to create broad public understanding of the benefits of high quality early childhood care and education. Coupled with this increased understanding is a raised awareness of the professional expertise required to deliver that high quality care and an appreciation of the advantages that children receive from accredited centers and schools.

September 2022 - September 2025

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The Goddard School of Lake Ridge

School Highlights

Where They Start Matters

Health and Safety

Curriculum

The Goddard Difference

Leading with Curiosity

Meet Nazlin Owner

Discover Our Classrooms

Infant

Toddlers

Twos

Bridge

Preschool

Pre-K

Additional Programs Offered

Before and After School

Summer Fun

What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

Health and Safety

Food and Nutrition

Enrichment and Environment

Preview the Fun

Upcoming Events

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Care You Can Trust

CHILD CARE AWARE®

MIDDLE STATES ACCREDITED

NATIONAL EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM ACCREDITATION

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The Goddard School of

Lake Ridge