The Goddard School of

North Ridgeville

440-326-0330
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
37693 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville, Ohio 44039

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Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of North Ridgeville, 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.

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Meet Paula On-site Owner

Welcome, we are Paula and Bob Janmey, proud owners of the Goddard School in North Ridgeville. As parents ourselves, We recognize how important it is for families to have a safe and nurturing learning environment for their children. Our daughters attended a local Goddard School from the time they were infants through Pre-K. This experience inspired us to pursue the ownership of our own school several years later. Paula, who is at the school daily, received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of South Florida, and her Master of Science degree in Positive Organizational Development and Change from Case Western Reserve University. Paula enjoys reading, bicycling with the family and watching her daughters in their many extracurricular activities. Thank you for the opportunity to share this wonderful time in your family's life!

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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 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

I have been incredibly pleased with my experience at Goddard thus far. The staff is friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and express genuine care for the child. My child’s vocabulary has exploded over the past month!

Grace's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Goddard has given our children a great head start in their education and socialization. We love the school and the caring teachers. We are so glad we chose Goddard.

Jane & Beckett's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Paula and staff are great! They are communicative and truly put the children's best interests first. I recommend Goddard for anyone seeking a safe, structured, and caring environment.

Michael's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

My child truly goes to “school” and learns valuable lessons and skills necessary for their development.

Iris's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Our daughter loves going to school everyday. She has made such a wonderful relationship with all of her teachers and the peers in her classroom. You can tell the teachers and directors truly care about her.

Abigail's Mother

Twos Classroom

The constant communication and feeling of safety they ensure for me and my child is amazing

Sloane & Graham's Mother

Twos Classroom

Goddard was fantastic with their teachings with my daughter. My wife and I loved the daily email picture updates and daily recaps of our daughter's day and what she learned. Our daughter not only had a great time at Goddard, but also loved knowing that she had nothing to worry about going there, as some young children are filled with nervousness or anxiety when going to school. We can't thank Goddard enough for the fantastic work they did getting our daughter ready for Kindergarten.

Olivia's Father

Goddard Graduate

The educational program is comprehensive. The staff is caring and friendly.

Kennedy's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

Air Filtration Systems

Disinfectant Sprayer

Finger Guards

Gate Alarm

Halo

Hand Scanner

Outdoor Security Cameras

Parking Lot Bollards

Supervised Lobby Entry

Food and Nutrition

Caring for your child includes ensuring that they're fueled up and ready to learn and play!

Enrichment and Environment

Degreed Teachers

Handwriting

Learning Technologies

Low Ratios

Physical Fitness

Playground(s)

Tenured Teachers

Wonder of Learning®

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Upcoming Events

December 5

Scholastic Book Fair

All Day
December 5

Holiday Concert

6:30 - 7:30 PM
December 19

Santa Visit

9 AM - 11:30 PM
December 24

Winter Break

1 - 6 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 2025

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