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The Goddard School of Northfield

School Address: 4901 N. Wabash Street
, Denver, Colorado 80238
School Phone Number: 720-943-0672 , School Hours: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
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Welcome to Our School

The Goddard School of Northfield is more than a warm and nurturing place. It's more than a great education for your child. It's peace of mind.

Meet Lance

Meet Lance

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, has over 20 years in business management, and a BA in Business Administration. Michele has a Master’s in Public Health. She 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 academic preparation for success in school and in life. In addition to spending time with their children, Lance and Michele also enjoy skiing, biking, reading and swimming.

  • Our School

    Welcome! We’re committed to your child’s health, safety and education, which is why we provide children with safe and healthy learning environments at our School.

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  • Faculty

    Our teachers blend the highest standards in early childhood education and development with nurturing care.

    Meet Our Teachers

  • 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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  • Reviews & Recognition

    We greatly value feedback we receive from parents and our communities, and are proud to share these publicly.

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Something Fun Is Always Happening at Goddard!

Upcoming Events

  • July 6 Special Visitor Fire Truck 9 - 10 AM
  • July 7 Splash Day 9 AM - 12 PM
  • July 8 National Freezer Pop Day 2 - 3 PM
  • July 11 National Blueberry Muffin Day 7 AM - 6 PM
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GODDARD LOVE FROM FAMILIES LIKE YOURS

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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

It's Their Time to Thrive!

This year is your child’s time to thrive! Find out how The Goddard School sets your child up for success, so they’re prepared to confidently take on the world around them. 

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What Teachers Mean to Me

Every member of the Goddard faculty has special, often extraordinary, gifts they share with their students. When a child comes home happy and can't wait to see their teacher the next day, tell us about it. Take this moment to celebrate your child's teachers!

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LEARNING YOUR CHILD LOVES

We work tirelessly to ensure children thrive in a healthy, safe and warm environment. Within this secure and nurturing environment, children can discover their unique gifts.

Our programs go beyond academics and help children develop important social-emotional skills like kindness, empathy, responsible decision making and more.  

The F.L.EX.® Learning framework is designed to provide a well-rounded learning experience in a safe, nurturing environment to help prepare children for school, careers and life. 

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