The Goddard School of

Leesburg

703-443-6766
6:30 am - 6:00 pm
601 Tavistock Drive SE, Leesburg, Virginia 20175

Proudly Accredited by:

School Highlights

Degreed Teachers
Low Ratios
Yoga & Mindfulness
Secondary Languages
Flexible Lunch Options
Playground(s)
Outdoor Security Cameras
Private Kindergarten
Before and After School

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Leesburg, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. We go beyond traditional daycare—as a private preschool, we nurture each child's natural curiosity through a child-led, hands-on STEAM curriculum. Since April 2004, our MSA-accredited school has been a proud pillar of the Leesburg community. We're now enrolling children all ages—Infant, Toddler, Twos, Preschool, Pre-K through Private Kindergarten, and School Age Before and After Care programs. We support Subsidy and Child Care Aware (CCA) military families. Book a tour with us!

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.

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.

Enrichment Programs

With our diverse range of enrichment programs, such as chess, yoga and robotics, your child will have fun developing important skills like creativity, communication, collaboration and critical thinking.

Leesburg Preschool: Igniting Joyful Learning & Curiosity

The Goddard School’s high-quality educational programming ignites curiosity and fuels a lifelong love of learning. Serving Loudoun county areas.

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Meet Rama On-site Owner

Mr. Rama is the on-site owner of The Goddard School of Leesburg. His background is in business and technology, where he served as a corporate executive. As the father of a two-year old who attends the school, Rama brings authentic understanding of what families need. Watching his child grow and wanting to be a better parent, Rama felt called to transition his leadership skills to early childhood education, where he could directly nurture the next generation of confident, empathetic citizens. He holds an MBA from NYU Stern and an Engineering degree from the University of Mumbai. After years in New York, San Francisco and Austin, he moved to Loudoun County with wife Neha. Childhood education runs deeply in Rama's family. His mother was an elementary school teacher and his wife Neha's parents own 3 other Goddard schools in the DC area. Rama is passionate about holistic child development, believing the foundation we provide children shapes tomorrow's leaders and compassionate individuals.

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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 weeks - 12 months

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.

First Steps

12 - 18 months

We support and encourage children to confidently explore and develop new skills, language and ideas.

Toddlers

18 - 24 months

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 years

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.

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!
Before and After School

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

Teachers will guide your child through their school’s online curriculum in a safe, healthy and consistent learning environment.

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What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

We absolutely love The Goddard School of Leesburg. Our son has been enrolled since he was an infant and is now almost 2 years old. He’s thriving, learning, and making wonderful friends. The teachers are so caring and kind, special shoutout to Ms. Karina, Ms. Razia, and Ms. Norma! The leadership team is fantastic, and Mr. Rama shines with his personable nature and genuine passion for the children.

Journey's Father

Toddler Classroom

We love the teachers and staff at the center. Our son is excited to go to school everyday and its been a great experience so far!

Calvin 's Mother

Twos Classroom

Amazing staff and resources within the school. My child has gained so much from being there.

Jacob's Father

Preschool Classroom

I am very impressed with the staff and the teachers. The amount of celebration, fun activities for kids and parents opportunity to be involved my expectation in comparison to my previous Day Care. Overall, I am very happy that I switched my kids to Goddard.

Milan & Micah's Mother

Kindergarten Classroom

My toddler loves her school and her teachers! I can't get her to leave the classroom when it's time to go home, she's having too much fun!

Ava's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Overall we are really happy with Goddard. Our daughter loves going there and has made lots of friends. We also enjoy all of her teachers and feel like she is always coming home knowing new things!

Maggie & Thomas's Mother

Toddler Classroom

We are so happy with the school after recently joining. The teachers are very professional, the school is clean and inviting, my daughter has made so much progress in a short time and is catching up on missed milestones. Thank you so much.

Margot & Ethan's Mother

Twos Classroom

The teachers are amazing !

Brayden & Kayleigh's Father

Pre-K Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

Air Filtration Systems

Custom Key Code Entry

Disinfectant Sprayer

EPA-Approved Cleaning Products

Finger Guards

Gate Alarm

Non-Biometric Security Scanner

Outdoor Security Cameras

Parking Lot Bollards

Supervised Lobby Entry

Water Filtration System

Food and Nutrition

Flexible Lunch Options

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language

Art History

Chess

Child Learning Kitchen

Dance

Degreed Teachers

Engineering

Handwriting

Learning Technologies

Literacy Nook

Low Ratios

Music Appreciation

Physical Fitness

Playground(s)

Robotics

Secondary Languages

Splash Pad

Sports & Fitness

Tenured Teachers

World Cultures

Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

December 13

Winter Magic OPEN HOUSE - Join us!

9 - 11 AM
December 17

Friend from North Pole

3 - 5 PM
December 24

Early Dismissal

1 - 1:05 PM
December 25

SCHOOL CLOSED WINTER BREAK

10 - 11 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.

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.

June 2023 - January 2027

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

TOP PRESCHOOL - NORTHERN VIRGINIA MAGAZINE

This award recognizes the best in the Northern Virginia area as determined by Northern Virginia Magazine.

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