The Goddard School of
Indianapolis
(Southport)

School Phone Number: 317-888-4998
, School Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
School Address: 7909 McFarland Lane, Indianapolis, Indiana 46237

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School Highlights

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  • American Sign Language American Sign Language
  • Art History Art History
  • Engineering Engineering
  • Handwriting Handwriting
  • Dance Dance
  • Dramatic Arts Space Dramatic Arts Space
  • World Cultures World Cultures
  • Exploration Room Exploration Room
  • Playground(s) Playground(s)
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Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Indianapolis (Southport), we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. At The Goddard School of Southport, we blend academic excellence with warm, individualized care—helping your child grow intellectually, emotionally, and socially every single day.

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 Jennifer

Meet Jennifer Owner

Ms. Jennifer has been owner of The Goddard School in Southport since its opening in 2002. She has 2 beautiful girls who both attended The Goddard School. Her background is in business, but her passion for early childhood development led her to open The Goddard School. Ms. Jennifer strives to provide an outstanding program by combining the best possible equipment and professionally educated staff in an environment specifically designed for young children.
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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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Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

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Food and Nutrition

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Enrichment and Environment

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Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

  • December 8
    What roles do people play in my community?
    12 - 1 PM
  • December 10
    Here comes the ice cream truck!
    1 - 2 PM
  • December 15
    How do people work together?
    12 - 1 PM
  • December 19
    Read between the lines
    1 - 2 PM

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Discover what makes Goddard extraordinary. 

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