About The Goddard School®

Discover what makes The Goddard School the best choice for families and entrepreneurs alike.

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    Learning for Fun. Learning for Life.®

    Welcome to The Goddard School®, the premiere spot for early childhood learning. We believe that children learn best through experience. Our education philosophy is to provide current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. 

    At Goddard Schools, we pride ourselves on providing excellent education and child developement which comes from our dedication to holistic development and academic preparation. We believe that every child is unique and should be treated with respect and compassion. We strive to create a warm and welcoming learning environment that fosters a love of learning and a strong sense of community. We also believe that parental involvement is critical to a child's success, and we encourage parents to be actively involved in their child's education. But don't just take our word for it, learn more about the Goddard experience with our family feedback to hear from our community.

    The distinctive structure positions Schools to support the needs of families and helps ensure that children are known and appreciated for their individual talents and personalities. The Goddard School’s F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) helps children explore and discover their interests in a safe, nurturing environment. And a team of acknowledged experts in various fields of early childhood education guides the course of study.

    Additionally, this program has earned Cognia Accreditation and Partnership for 21st Century Learning: A Network of Battelle for Kids, for creating policies, programs and standards that help franchised locations meet high standards in early learning, child development and childcare. The Goddard School serves more than 75,000 students from six weeks to six years old in more than 600 Goddard Schools in 37 states and Washington, D.C. To learn more about The Goddard School, please visit GoddardSchool.com

    If you'd like to join Goddard Schools, either as a family or an entrepreneur, contact us for more information to enroll your child in a Goddard School near you or request information about owning a Goddard Franchise.

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About The Goddard School Franchise

Goddard Systems, LLC, the manager of The Goddard School® franchise system, is the acknowledged leader in the premium early childcare and education market segment. Headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, Goddard has been consistently named one of the top childcare franchises in the United States by Entrepreneur magazine and one of the Top 200 Franchise Systems (in worldwide sales) by Franchise Times. Goddard currently licenses more than 600 Goddard School franchises that serve more than 75,000 students in 37 states and Washington, D.C.

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