The Goddard School of

Northfield

School Phone Number: 720-943-0672

, School Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

School Address: 4901 N. Wabash Street, Denver, Colorado 80238

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School Highlights

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Air Purifying System
American Sign Language
Computers
Disinfectant Sprayer
Outdoor Security Cameras
Gate Alarm
Finger Guards
Handwriting
Summer Camp

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Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Northfield, 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.

Start in the Bridge program, 2.5 - 3.5 years old*

Bridge children strengthen their self-care skills, grow their independence and enhance skills needed to be successful in preschool.

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Meet Lance On-site Owner

Lance and Michele Shimomura are parents of three children and are excited to own The Goddard School of Northfield. Lance was a stay-at-home dad and has over 25 years in business management. He volunteers with Kiwainis of NE Denver, Winter Park Volunteer Ski Patrol, and is a mountain bike coach for Green Mountain High School. Michele has a Master’s in Public Health and is passionate about promoting healthy living for children and families. Lance believes high quality preschools have “a safe, nurturing and fun environment as well as engaged teachers and an enriched curriculum.” They believe The Goddard School offers the best balance of academic preparation for success in school and social & emotional development. In addition to spending time with their children, Lance and Michele also enjoy skiing, biking, reading and swimming.

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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.

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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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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.

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Twos

2 - 2.5 years old

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.

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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.

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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.

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!
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

Both of our kids love The Goddard School! They are able to learn, grow, and make friends in a safe environment. I would highly recommend this option to any family looking for child care.

Maxwell & Cora's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Fantastic leadership team at The Goddard School. We've been very happy with the teachers, activities, and communication. Thank you for everything!

Cooper & Miles's Father

Pre-K Classroom

My 4-year old twins love this school! The staff is so warm and friendly and there are so many activities that help them learn. They have learned so much in a short time and love going to school each day.

Evan & Ellie's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

I like the educational model, the diversity of activities, the daily reports, the physical appearance of the school.Both kids are very happy and talk with pride and enthusiasm about their school.

Gregorio & Benjamin's Father

Preschool Classroom

I feel like the staff care about my children and that that are learning and growing their social skills while they are at school.

Phoebe & William's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Teachers and directors are caring. They know what is going on with each child. I feel well informed about what happens with my daughter during the day!

Gabriella's Mother

Infant Classroom

The constant communication - about my children and programs being held at the school. The teachers I have exposure to are knowledgeable and provide feedback or suggestions if I have questions or concerns. I feel the staff treats my children's success as their success, and I love that.

Avery & America (Millie)'s Mother

Pre-K Classroom

First and foremost the caring and professional staff are exceptional. Everyone from each of the teachers to the front office and leadership team are always very welcoming and show care/concern about our daughter. Second we love the daily reports with activities and pictures of our daughter's day we receive every day. We forward these to her grandparents who say this is the highlight of their day.

Emily's Father

Toddler Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

Air Purifying System
Biometric Entry Device
Disinfectant Sprayer

Finger Guards
Gate Alarm
Hand Scanner
Iris Scanner
Outdoor Security Cameras
Parking Lot Bollards
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
Computers
Handwriting

Playground(s)
Sports & Fitness
Tenured Teachers
Wonder of Learning®
Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

December 16

Little wheels roll.

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December 17

Roll and hop.

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December 18

Tools that roll.

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December 19

What else rolls?

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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.

COLORADO SHINES

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Colorado Shines is a quality rating and improvement system that monitors and supports early learning programs through assessment, training and tools.

April 2027