The Goddard School of

Danbury

203-628-2000
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
39 Old Ridgebury Road, Suite LL1, Danbury, Connecticut 06810

School Highlights

After School
Summer Camp
Air Filtration Systems
American Sign Language
Art History
Yoga & Mindfulness
Engineering
Private Kindergarten
Handwriting

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Danbury, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. Immerse them in a world of discovery, growth, and creativity in an environment designed to inspire and enrich their early learning journey.

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 Kellie Owner

My goal is to instill a love of learning in a safe, caring environment. At The Goddard School, we use the best resources and high-quality teachers in a space designed for young children. With over thirty years in Early Childhood Education, I've learned the value of a positive atmosphere for children. I hire dedicated, professional faculty to help guide your child to be a confident, independent learner. I look forward to meeting you.

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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.

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

Summer Fun

Our summer program is an exciting extension of the school year filled with lots of outdoor play and fun learning adventures!

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What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

Our child has developed and grown greatly because of the attentive staff and curriculum.

Niall's Father

Toddler Classroom

We love the safety measures they’ve put in place. We absolutely adore that they let the kids play hands on for art and science and teach them skills that really matter

Emily & James's Mother

Preschool Classroom

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Goddard. Kellie, Suzanne and Lynn have gone above and beyond to make not only Brooke’s, but my transition into a new school successful.

Brooke's Mother

Kindergarten Classroom

The Godard school just has the most amazing wonderful staff who have help my son so much.

Beau's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Their willingness to develop individual plans for each student to meet their unique set of needs as well as the way they support parents through the process.

Franklin (Frankie) & Serenity's Mother

Infant Classroom

We are proud to send our child to an establishment where we feel like he has fun and learns every day and best of all are able to watch the development over time.

Brayden & Skylar's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Zita he so much since she's attending Goddard. Both academically and socially! Thank you so much!

Zita's Mother

Kindergarten Classroom

The absolutely BEST staff and management! Both my boys have had so much fun and learned so much from each teacher! They are always so happy to go to Goddard in the morning and come out smiling when I pick them up!

Declan & Brayden's Mother

Kindergarten Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

Air Filtration Systems

Disinfectant Sprayer

Finger Guards

Gate Alarm

Non-Biometric Security 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

Art History

Dance

Degreed Teachers

Engineering

Handwriting

Interactive Whiteboard

Learning Technologies

Music Appreciation

Nutrition

Physical Fitness

Playground(s)

Secondary Languages

Sports & Fitness

Tenured Teachers

Wonder of Learning®

Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

December 12

CCMC PJ Day

All Day
December 24

Winter Break

All Day
December 25

Winter Break

All Day
December 26

Winter Break

All Day

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.

HUMANITARIAN AWARD

The Humanitarian Award honors a School that ‘does well by doing good.’ This award is given to the school that has demonstrated selfless devotion to serving those in need and demonstrates a commitment to community outreach. This award recognizes the life-enriching programs the School has participated in and positive contributions the School has made through community outreach endeavors.

March 2025

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