The Goddard School of

Verona

4.9 (77 reviews)

School Phone Number: 608-571-5980

, School Hours: 7:00 am - 5:30 pm

School Address: 102 Prairie Oaks Drive, Verona, Wisconsin 53593

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School Highlights

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Air Filtration Systems
On-Site Cook
Indoor Gym
Finger Guards
Gate Alarm
Handwriting
Interactive Whiteboard
State Pre-K Program
American Sign Language

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Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Verona, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. Welcome to our NAEYC accredited, premier preschool! We are dedicated to providing exceptional early childhood education and care to children and help them develop a love of learning that will last a lifetime.

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.

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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 Mawara Owner

Ms. Mawara is a pharmacist by training. She has her administrative credentials and her director credentials. She is also a certified CPR, First Aid and AED instructor along with being a trainer for Abusive Head Trauma and SIDS Prevention. She and her husband are raising two children, both of them graduated from Goddard pre-K program. As a parent, she knows the importance of quality child care in the early stages of development of a child. Ms. Mawara wanted to bring a high quality education-based early childhood program to the community where the children can learn while having fun. Her vision led her to open the first Goddard School in Dane County where a great team of educators offer a play-based curriculum along with hands-on learning for the future academic success and a life-long love for learning.

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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.

First Steps

12 - 18 m

We support and encourage children to confidently explore and develop new skills, language and ideas.

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!
Summer Camp

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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What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

Everyone — administrators on down to assistant teachers — genuinely cares. The facility remains spotless. The COVID rules are followed to the letter. I am SO impressed by the staff and leadership. I feel absolutely secure sending my kids to school despite the insanity going on in the rest of the county.

Caroline & Quinn's Father

Goddard Graduate

The people at Goddard School are by far it’s best quality. Everyone is friendly and helpful. As a first time parent, it was overwhelming leaving our daughter for the first time after having her home for 6 months and I felt immediately at ease when we dropped her off on the first day. While the people are the best, the facilities and the activities are always clean and inviting.

Ellen's Mother

Infant Classroom

The people know you, they care about you, and they remember you. They tell you when things aren't going well, and they tell you in a kind and loving way. They are forgiving and helpful. It feels like leaving my kids with family.

Alden & Maevis's Father

Toddler Classroom

Great staff that clearly loves working with kids. They place a huge emphasis on education and social activities while fostering a safe and fun environment.

Gwyn & Amelia's Father

Twos Classroom

The Goddard School has been the best place for our son to learn, grow, make friends, and build confidence. Since he started we have had a phenomenal experience working with the staff and his teachers. 10/10 would recommend!

Michael's Father

Bridge Classroom

Great owners with a great team that delivers great communication.

Vivian & Jack's Father

Preschool Classroom

The owners and staff really care about your children. Very nurturing environment where kids can freely play and learn. Glad we made the switch to Goddard and thankful that my kiddos are happy to go to school every day.

Bennett & Beatrice's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Everyone at Goddard school is truly an extension of our family. Every parent feels like no one is going to care for their child like they do, but Goddard is the exception. We truly feel every employee treats each child as if he/she was their own. Not only is our daughter receiving exceptional child care, but she is also provided with age-appropriate curriculum and routine. We couldn't ask for a better place for our daughter!

Brynlee's Mother

Goddard Graduate

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

Explore all the features and programs found at The Goddard School of Verona.

Health and Safety

Air Filtration Systems
Air Purifying System
Biometric Entry Device

Crash-Rated Fencing
Disinfectant Sprayer
EPA-Approved Cleaning Products
Finger Guards
Gate Alarm
Non-Biometric Security Scanner
Outdoor Security Cameras
Parking Lot Bollards

Food and Nutrition

Hot Lunch Program
On-Site Cook

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language
Computers
Dance

Engineering
Full-Service Kitchen
Handwriting
Indoor Gym
Interactive Whiteboard
Learning Technologies
Music Appreciation
Nutrition
Outdoor Classroom
Physical Fitness
Playground(s)
Robotics
STEAM Cart/Computer Lab
Sports & Fitness
Wonder of Learning®
World Cultures
Yoga & Mindfulness

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Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms at The Goddard School of Verona.

Upcoming Events

March 5

SPIRIT WEEK - BOOKS ARE GROOVY

All Day
March 6

SPIRIT WEEK - COZY UP WITH A BOOK

All Day
March 8

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME CHANGE

All Day
March 14

PI DAY

All Day

Care You Can Trust

The Goddard School 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.

CHILD CARE AWARE®

Child Care Aware is the nation's most respected hub of information for parents and child care providers. A program of Child Care Aware of America, Child Care Aware helps families learn more about the elements of quality child care and how to locate programs in their communities. Child Care Aware also provides child care providers with access to resources for their child care programs.

NAEYC ACCREDITED

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.

February 2023 - February 2028

VERONA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Verona Area Chamber of Commerce is a partnership of businesses and professional people working together to build a healthy Verona economy and continually improve the quality of life in our community.

January 2020 - January 2028

BUSINESS OF THE MONTH - VERONA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Verona Area Chamber of Commerce recognized The Goddard School as the Business of the Month.

January 2016 - January 2017

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