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The Goddard School of
Littleton
(Ken Caryl)
(Ken Caryl)
School Phone Number:
303-932-7499
, School Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
School Address: 8010 Shaffer Parkway, Littleton, Colorado 80127
, School Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
School Address: 8010 Shaffer Parkway, Littleton, Colorado 80127
Proudly Accredited by:
School Highlights
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Air Filtration Systems
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Air Purifying System
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American Sign Language
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Art History
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Custom Key Code Entry
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Disinfectant Sprayer
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Dramatic Arts Space
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Engineering
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Finger Guards
Where They Start Matters
At The Goddard School of Littleton (Ken Caryl), we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. Our Promise of Performance: At the Goddard School in Littleton, you will feel warm and welcome. We are proud to provide a nurturing and safe learning environment where children are guided through hands-on activities and purposeful play. At our school we recognize the importance of emotional development and embrace the social learning model of Conscious Discipline. We are excited to partner with your family during this early childhood journey. Current availability for students age 2-4!
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 Mandy Owner
Mandy has proudly led The Goddard School since its opening in 2002, bringing her business expertise and deep commitment to early childhood education to every corner of the school. With a Bachelor of Science in Business and years of experience supporting families, Mandy is passionate about creating a nurturing, high-quality learning environment where children thrive. Her husband also shared in this mission, operating a Goddard School in Parker from 2007 to 2018. Mandy has lived in the Ken-Caryl area for many years, when her now-grown sons were just starting elementary school. Outside of work, Mandy enjoys quiet moments with a good book and the creative rhythm of quilting.
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
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Special Programs
We enhance our play-based curriculum with a range of enrichment programs designed to fit your child’s interests.
What Our Goddard Village Is Saying
Love the teachers and staff!
The Goddard school is a safe and nurturing environment and everyone is so friendly and caring!
My daughter Bella has been at Goddard since she he was 1. She is going to kindergarten next year. She has thrived at Goddard. She loves her teachers and has made wonderful memories and friends. The administration staff are always very helpful and friendly. Your child will be loved here.
Run efficiently with the best interest of the kids in mind always. Great school. Great communication.
The staff is friendly and dedicated. You can tell everyone has a genuine interest in educating and childcare. The curriculum is also impressive. Love that our kids get a balanced learning and play experience.
We’ve only been here for a month but have been consistently impressed by the staff and care our child receives.
Mandy and all staff are great! Our daughter lives it here. We are so happy to have found Goddard Littleton!
The teachers and staff are amazing. They truly care about your children and their well being as they learn. Our child has grown leaps and bounds with while attending Goddard, and has a great group of friends. It’s been fun watch her grow and learn so much.
Prioritizing Health and Happiness
Explore all the features and programs found at our local School.
Health and Safety
Air Filtration Systems
Air Purifying System
Custom Key Code Entry
Disinfectant Sprayer
Finger Guards
Gate Alarm
Halo
Non-Biometric Security Scanner
Outdoor Security Cameras
Supervised Lobby Entry
Food and Nutrition
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
Enrichment and Environment
American Sign Language
Art History
Dramatic Arts Space
Engineering
Handwriting
Interactive Whiteboard
Learning Technologies
Literacy Nook
Music Appreciation
Outdoor Classroom
Physical Fitness
Playground(s)
Sports & Fitness
Tablets
Tenured Teachers
Wonder of Learning®
World Cultures
Yoga & Mindfulness
Preview the Fun
Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.
Upcoming Events
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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 UNIVERSAL PRESCHOOL (UPK)
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Children in Colorado can register for up to 15 hours per week of free, high-quality preschool in their year before kindergarten through Colorado’s Universal Preschool Program, also known as Universal Pre-K (UPK).
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.
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.
January 2020
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January 2030
COGNIA® ACCREDITED
Cognia (cognia.org) is a global organization with a holistic approach to continuous improvement of education through accreditation and certification, assessment, professional learning and customized improvement services.
March 2021
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March 2026
SCHUMACHER RESILIENCY AWARD
The Schumacher Resiliency Award recognizes a franchisee who has demonstrated successes despite navigating challenges and the changing landscape of early childhood education. Recipients have overcome significant obstacles to achieve impressive accomplishments in their school and business, dedicated their time to advocating for the most vulnerable among us, and acted with bravery to drive change in their communities — and across the system.
October 2022
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April 2023
FAMILY FAVORITES WINNER - COLORADO PARENT
This annual award is chosen by the readers of Colorado Parent Magazine. Readers vote for their favorite businesses, attractions and services for families.
January 2020
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January 2021
FAMILY FAVORITES WINNER - COLORADO PARENT
This annual award is chosen by the readers of Colorado Parent Magazine. Readers vote for their favorite businesses, attractions and services for families.
January 2019
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January 2020
FAMILY FAVORITES WINNER - COLORADO PARENT
This annual award is chosen by the readers of Colorado Parent Magazine. Readers vote for their favorite businesses, attractions and services for families.
January 2018
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January 2019
FAMILY FAVORITES WINNER - COLORADO PARENT
This annual award is chosen by the readers of Colorado Parent Magazine. Readers vote for their favorite businesses, attractions and services for families.
January 2017
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January 2018
CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE
The Circle of Excellence Award recognizes franchisees for elevating the Goddard School brand, reputation and business performance through outstanding achievements in education and operational delivery. The Circle of Excellence program represents the very best of the system and reflects Goddard’s mission and values.
January 2016
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January 2018
FAMILY FAVORITES WINNER - COLORADO PARENT
This annual award is chosen by the readers of Colorado Parent Magazine. Readers vote for their favorite businesses, attractions and services for families.
January 2016
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January 2017
LEADERSHIP AWARD
The Leadership Award recognizes the top franchisee or franchisees based on their leadership and their mentoring of fellow franchisees. These franchisees demonstrate an unwavering belief in the Goddard system.
January 2015
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January 2016
FAMILY FAVORITES WINNER - COLORADO PARENT
This annual award is chosen by the readers of Colorado Parent Magazine. Readers vote for their favorite businesses, attractions and services for families.
January 2015
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January 2016
MARKET OF EXCELLENCE
The Market of Excellence Award is presented annually and acknowledges a market that has demonstrated the best collaborative effort in representing The Goddard School in their community.
January 2013
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January 2014
FAMILY FAVORITES WINNER - COLORADO PARENT
This annual award is chosen by the readers of Colorado Parent Magazine. Readers vote for their favorite businesses, attractions and services for families.
January 2013
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January 2014
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