The Goddard School of
Centerville
School Phone Number: 937-886-0800
, School Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
School Address: 10685 Dayton Lebanon Pike, Centerville, Ohio 45458
School Highlights
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After School Transportation
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American Sign Language
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Art History
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Basketball Court
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Before and After School
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Before School
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Before School Transportation
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Child Learning Kitchen
Where They Start Matters
At The Goddard School of Centerville, 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.
Health and Safety
We work tirelessly to ensure your child thrives in a healthy, safe environment, so you have peace of mind, and they can focus on learning and growing.
Leading with Curiosity
The Goddard School’s high-quality educational programming is designed to ignite curiosity and fuel a lifelong love of learning.
Meet Jeff Owner
I am proud to be the new owner of The Goddard School in Centerville. My wife, Tiffany, and I are lifelong Dayton-area residents who recently moved to Centerville with our three children—Alexis, Chloe, and Bentley—and are excited to be part of this community.
As parents, we understand the importance of finding a school that feels like an extension of your family. That’s what drew us to The Goddard School and why we believe so strongly in its program and nurturing environment.
As the new on-site owner, I will be involved each day, ensuring our students, families, and faculty feel supported. I previously worked 21 years at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, helping preserve and share Air Force history. Tiffany is an Advanced Practice Provider with Mercy Health, dedicated to compassionate care. Together, we are committed to service and community.
Our mission is to provide the best environment for early childhood education. We value your partnership and appreciate your trust.
Classrooms & Programs
From infants and toddlers to pre-K, kindergarten and beyond, our classrooms are designed specifically with your little one’s needs in mind.
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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.
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First Steps
12 - 18 m
We support and encourage children to confidently explore and develop new skills, language and ideas.
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Toddlers
18 - 27 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.
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Get Set
27 - 36 mo
Little ones begin preschool routines and new ways of play, supporting all areas of continuous development.
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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.
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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.
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Kindergarten
5 - 6 yrs
Hands-on learning and a focus on social-emotional development in our Kindergarten classroom will prepare your child for success in first grade and beyond!
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Before and After School
5-7
Make busy mornings and afternoon commutes a little easier with our before- and after-school program!
Prioritizing Health and Happiness
Explore all the features and programs found at The Goddard School of Centerville.
Health and Safety
- Custom Key Code Entry
- Finger Guards
- Gate Alarm
- Outdoor Security Cameras
- 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
- American Sign Language
- Art History
- Basketball Court
- Child Learning Kitchen
- Computers
- Dance
- Digital Cameras
- Engineering
- Handwriting
- Indoor Gym
- Interactive Whiteboard
- Learning Technologies
- Music Appreciation
- Nutrition
- Outdoor Classroom
- Physical Fitness
- Playground(s)
- Rock Wall
- Secondary Languages
- Sports & Fitness
- Tablets
- Yoga & Mindfulness
What Our Goddard Village Is Saying
We highly recommend the Goddard School of Centerville! It is extremely apparent that the teachers, staff, and ownership care deeply for our children.
We’ve been part of The Goddard School of Centerville for five years with our 2 boys. The experience has been absolutely amazing! The staff and teachers are truly excellent, caring, attentive, and committed to the kids. The service is always warm and friendly, creating a welcoming environment every day. Our children have grown so much here, and we highly recommend it!
We absolutely love it here! We haven’t experienced any problems so far. The teachers and front desk staff are all very kind, welcoming, and helpful. You can tell they truly care about the children. We couldn’t be happier with our experience!
All of the teachers and staff are absolutely wonderful. My child loves going to Goddard every morning and we have seen him grow in so many ways.
The Goddard School is a fabulous institution where our daughter has excelled in her education. The atmosphere is friendly, inclusive to all families, and centered towards a well-rounded curriculum for the students.
Exceptional Staff, curriculum, openness and cleanliness of building, outside school hour fun activities put on, Kelly, Leslie and Angela, the families that go there... all reasons that make it an exceptional experience.
The teachers truly care about my children. They know what milestones they should be reaching and work to help my children reach them. I feel safe leaving my children at the Goddard School. Excellent teachers and office staff.
Structured classroom Feedback given to parents each day on child's activities Qualified teachers Open door policy Friendly and approachable administration
Care You Can Trust
The Goddard School of Centerville 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.
CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE FOR OPERATIONS
The Circle of Excellence Award for Operations recognizes Goddard Schools with the highest-rated educational programs and exceptional operational efficiency. Franchisees who earn this award have established a strong management team and cohesive work culture that empowers faculty and staff to execute a high-quality education program that delivers a warm, positive experience for children. Schools that earn this award represent some of the most well-run businesses in our system.
January 2021
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January 2023
CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE FOR OPERATIONS
The Circle of Excellence Award for Operations recognizes Goddard Schools with the highest-rated educational programs and exceptional operational efficiency. Franchisees who earn this award have established a strong management team and cohesive work culture that empowers faculty and staff to execute a high-quality education program that delivers a warm, positive experience for children. Schools that earn this award represent some of the most well-run businesses in our system.
January 2019
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January 2020
CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE
The Circle of Excellence Award recognizes franchisees for elevating the Goddard School brand, reputation and business performance through outstanding achievements in education and operational delivery. The Circle of Excellence program represents the very best of the system and reflects Goddard’s mission and values.
January 2009
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January 2012
CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE PRESIDENT’S CLUB
The Circle of Excellence President’s Club Award recognizes franchisees that meet the highest standards set by Goddard Systems in the areas of health and safety, curriculum, overall quality, punctual reporting and business operations. Eligibility is limited to franchisees that achieved the highest level of excellence, scoring in the top ten percent in each category.
January 2007
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January 2008
CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE
The Circle of Excellence Award recognizes franchisees for elevating the Goddard School brand, reputation and business performance through outstanding achievements in education and operational delivery. The Circle of Excellence program represents the very best of the system and reflects Goddard’s mission and values.
January 2005
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January 2006
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
The Rookie of the Year Award recognizes the rookie Goddard School that has met the highest standards in the areas of overall quality, health & safety, curriculum and business operations.
January 2001
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January 2002
NAEYC ACCREDITED
LEVEL 1
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accredits early childhood programs according to health, safety and education standards. The standards are intended to provide a reliable and accountable accreditation system to encourage the field of early childhood education to strive for a new level of excellence.
January 1997
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January 2002
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