The Goddard School of
Indianapolis - Southport

4.6 (40 reviews)

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.

Summer Wonder Meets School-Year Confidence

Summer feels magical here. Kids get to explore what matters to them, from outdoor adventures to creative projects, with expert teachers by their side. All in the comfort of a familiar place, so that when summer ends, they’ll be sun-kissed, confident and ready for school.

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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.

Your Child’s Education

Children are extraordinary little scientists who have lots of questions about everything. Our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning®, harnesses children’s innate curiosity and encourages them to explore the world around them as they learn through play.

Summer Wonder Meets School-Year Confidence

All in the comfort of a familiar place, so that when summer ends, they’ll be sun-kissed, confident and ready for school.

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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
  • Halo
  • Key Fobs
Food and Nutrition
  • On-Site Cook
Enrichment and Environment
  • American Sign Language
  • Art History
  • Child Learning Kitchen
  • Dance
  • Dramatic Arts Space
  • Engineering
  • Exploration Room
  • Full-Service Kitchen
  • Handwriting
  • Learning Technologies
  • Literacy Nook
  • Music Appreciation
  • Nutrition
  • Outdoor Classroom
  • Physical Fitness
  • Playground(s)
  • Robotics
  • STEAM Cart/Computer Lab
  • Secondary Languages
  • Sports & Fitness
  • Tablets
  • World Cultures
  • Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

  • February 9
    Where do we see patterns in nature?
    All Day
  • February 12
    Scavenger Hunt
    All Day
  • February 13
    Valentine's Classroom Parties!
    11 AM - 12 PM
  • February 16
    How can we find patterns in our environment
    All Day

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