Education Built for Curious Minds
Your child is making lots of discoveries and they have questions. Our teachers turn every question into an opportunity for them to think, discover and grow through hands-on, child-led learning.
Where Questions Become Confidence
Three and four-year-olds are natural investigators. That’s why Wonder of Learning®—our inquiry-based education program—guides your child’s questions into exploration across literacy, math, science and the arts. Developmental assessments tracks their growth academically, socially and emotionally. So your child isn’t just ready for what’s next—they’re eager for it.
Here’s What Your Preschooler is Working Toward:
- Count in order from one to 30
- Use creativity to express themselves through music, visual arts and dramatic play
- Understand consequences of choices
- Recognize names and letters both in and out of order
- Participate in simple scientific investigations
- Name emotions and begin to understand acceptable ways to express them
- ...and so much more!
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More Than Ready for What’s Next
Everything you see in your child’s daily routine is designed to bring this inquiry-based learning approach to life, turning each moment into meaningful learning.
Encourage predictions, reflection and discussion both individually and as a group
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Facilitate teamwork, communication and shared problem-solving
Guide decision-making and support perseverance when challenges arise
From First Hello to First Day in Three Simple Steps
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See Why Families Trust and Recommend The Goddard School
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"The curriculum has been a pleasant surprise in terms of its depth and structure. We've watched both of our kids grow and hit milestones faster than we expected, and we genuinely attribute a big part of that to what they're learning and experiencing at Goddard every day."
"Hunter walks in and out of his classroom each day with the confidence of a child that really enjoys being at school. He is always learning new skills and staying engaged with new stations, activities and lessons. I have another child who was at Goddard for 5 years and I believe his experience set him up for a smooth transition into kindergarten."
"Our child is blossoming at this precious age thanks in large part to what they're learning at school. Their time at Goddard isn't just about running down the clock to pickup — it's really about giving them a safe, fun space to grow, learn and socialize."
"My children enjoy going to school and happily walk into their classrooms each morning. They engage in many well-rounded learning opportunities — and the management is always present and proactive. Whenever we have a question or problem, it's easy to reach a resolution quickly."
Wondering About Us? We’ve Got Answers.
From preparing for your child's first day of school to our educational framework, check out our most frequently asked questions.
In each classroom, we provide hands-on, playful, child-centered learning experiences that vary based on the children’s levels of development. Teachers help children grow into happy, healthy, intelligent little humans who are ready to take on the world around them.
For infants, we follow the care schedule set by your family and utilize personal care moments to connect with and expand on your little one’s individual development. Our teachers also incorporate songs, finger play, books, sensory and physical exploration each day.
Our busy toddlers flex their independence as they learn to walk, talk and safely explore the world around them. Their curiosity and interests drive the classroom structure.
In our preschool and pre-k classrooms, we add more school preparation and readiness by focusing on academic skills as well as interpersonal and collaboration skills. Children learn how to ask and answer questions, work with others, navigate social situations and understand and communicate their own thoughts and feelings.
Our teachers expertly create supportive classrooms for all children to safely learn and test new social, academic and physical skills throughout a familiar routine that includes morning and afternoon snack time, lunch, naptime, exploration time, small and large group experiences and outdoor play.
Children are naturally curious about the world around them. They question, observe, explore, experiment and test concepts multiple times each day. Inquiry-based learning empowers children to ask their own questions and discover the answers to build on their understanding. As children explore learning materials in different ways, ponder new ideas, ask big questions and engage in hands-on experiences, learning takes root in the classroom, led by the child and guided by the teacher.
Our education program, Wonder of Learning®, is designed to make learning fun while instilling vital 21st century skills such as teamwork, problem-solving and social-emotional relationships. Wonder of Learning leverages the classroom environment and the questions children ask to create exploratory experiences that fuel a lifelong love of learning. It encourages children to seek information and deeper understanding because learning is forever and an answer is just an endpoint.
At The Goddard School, our tuition rates are designed to reflect the exceptional care, education and experiences to help your child thrive. Tuition rates vary based on a few key factors including the age of your child, the program they're enrolled in and your child's schedule. Please contact your locally owned and operated Goddard School to schedule a tour and receive a tuition rate based on your family’s unique needs.
1Source: 2024 survey of 2,384 respondents whose child graduated in 2019