The Goddard School of

Fort Smith

479-901-0160
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
9040 Massard Rd, Fort Smith, Arkansas 72916

School Highlights

Child Learning Kitchen
Dramatic Arts Space
Finger Guards
Gate Alarm
Halo
Handwriting
Music Appreciation
Outdoor Security Cameras
Parking Lot Bollards

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Fort Smith, 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.

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.

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 Daniel Owner

Mr. Daniel graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Health/Physical Education from Arkansas Tech University. Prior to owning a Goddard School, he worked as a Teacher/Coach at several Arkansas High Schools for 6 years. After his coaching career he and his wife Emily opened up a CrossFit Business in which they owned and operated for 11 years. Mr Daniel has always been passionate about education and the development of young people. Daniel and his wife Emily have 3 children; Molly, Maggie, and Maddox. In his spare time, you can most likely find him hunting, on a football field or baseball field, at a cheer competition or volleyball match watching one of his kids compete.

Meet The Team

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

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

We have absolutely loved The Goddard School! The teachers are all amazing and my daughter loves going to school everyday. It has been such a blessing to have somewhere that we trust to care for our child all day while we are working.

Vivienne's Mother

Toddler Classroom

From the moment we walked through their doors, we felt like our child was their priority. We feel comfortable leaving her there as we know it is a safe place with people that care about her. Receiving pictures throughout the day of all the fun activities she’s participating in is definitely a plus! We have come to build really good relationships with everyone there. We would not want to take her anywhere else!

Eleanor's Mother

Toddler Classroom

We absolutely love The Goddard School! The teachers, the staff, the environment, and the individual approach are just a few of the reasons we would recommend The Goddard School of Fort Smith to anyone we know.

Cade's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

The school is very safe and Professional! I enjoy the Family app where I feel involved and updates on my child’s day.

Jameson 's Mother

Preschool Classroom

My husband and I love how secure the Goddard School is, how friendly the faculty is, and how we can have peace of mind that our baby will be happy and taken care of during the week.

Claire 's Mother

Infant Classroom

The staff is very friendly and helpful. I like the fact that they send pictures of my child throughout the day. The facility is new and clean as well.

Aliyah 's Mother

Toddler Classroom