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The Goddard School of
Gilbert
(Higley)

School Phone Number: 480-830-6028
, School Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
School Address: 1420 N. Higley Road, Gilbert, Arizona 85234

School Highlights

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  • Wonder of Learning® Wonder of Learning®
  • STEAM Cart/Computer Lab STEAM Cart/Computer Lab
  • Engineering Engineering
  • Gate Alarm Gate Alarm
  • Custom Key Code Entry Custom Key Code Entry
  • Outdoor Security Cameras Outdoor Security Cameras
  • Finger Guards Finger Guards
  • Biometric Entry Device Biometric Entry Device
  • Hand Scanner Hand Scanner

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Gilbert (Higley), we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. Creating an environment where children want to ask questions is a better way of learning than the traditional one-way info transfer. That is "Wonder of Learning", a research-driven method we use as our foundation. We also offer our unique STEAM curriculum. Understanding engineering is one thing; teaching it to others is totally different. Now imagine teaching it to a 4-year-old! It seems impossible, but we have the secret sauce! Wonder of Learning + STEAM = better preparation for the real world!

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.

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.

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.

Leading with Curiosity

The Goddard School’s high-quality educational programming is designed to ignite curiosity and fuel a lifelong love of learning.

Meet Van

Meet Van Owner

Ms. Van has been the Owner of the Goddard School on Higley Road since 2011. She has over 25 years of experience in the education field in various capacities, from preschool teacher to vice-principal of a public elementary school. Ms. Van believes the children have an incredible capacity to learn in the early years. A day we waste teaching something new to a child is a day lost forever. Children who enter kindergarten should have a good foundation to accelerate future learning. That is why the Wonder of Learning and STEAM curriculum at this school is very robust to prepare our students for that step. Ms. Van earned a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. She taught her two daughters to read before four years old. One of the children skipped 8th grade, graduated from Berkeley University. The other one skipped Kindergarten, graduated from Stanford University, and also received a Master's degree from Berkeley.
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.

Additional Programs Offered

  • Special Programs

    We enhance our play-based curriculum with a range of enrichment programs designed to fit your child’s interests.

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

Explore all the features and programs found at our local School.

Health and Safety

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Food and Nutrition

Caring for your child includes ensuring that they're fueled up and ready to learn and play!

Enrichment and Environment

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Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

  • December 8
    Puterbugs Computer Lab
    9:30 - 11 AM
  • December 9
    Music with Ms. Claire
    9 AM - 12 PM
  • December 15
    Puterbugs Computer Lab
    9:30 - 11 AM
  • December 16
    Music with Ms. Claire
    9 AM - 12 PM

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Discover what makes Goddard extraordinary. 

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