The Goddard School of

Hockessin

302-223-2205
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
157 Lantana Drive, Hockessin, Delaware 19707

Proudly Accredited by:

School Highlights

American Sign Language
Custom Key Code Entry
Degreed Teachers
Finger Guards
Gate Alarm
Halo
Handwriting
Music Appreciation
Physical Fitness

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Hockessin, 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.

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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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.

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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 - 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.

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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.

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

Our child has learned so much going here. She loves going to school and loves all of the activities that she gets to participate in. It is comforting to know that she has teachers that truly care about her. I can always tell when she has done a new activity because she want to do them when she comes home. Enrolling her here may have been a little more pricey than other schools but we are very happy with our decision. Thank you Hockessin Goddard!

Elinor's Father

Toddler Classroom

Our child is safe, loved, and nurtured at Goddard. She trusts and loves her teachers and truly enjoys the interactions with them and the other children. Her teachers see her as an individual and work with her abilities and needs. Goddard instills an almost magical love of learning while reinforcing a foundation of kindness, sharing, and caring for others. Both of our children attend(ed) and adore their Goddard teachers and leadership. Goddard is our children's home away from home!

Poppy & Arden's Mother

Toddler Classroom

The teachers are great and I believe the all around school experience is great. I really like the communication via the tadpoles app and all the pictures that are sent on a daily basis. Miss Kim and Miss Mary Kate are great and both super nice people.

Hannah's Father

Preschool Classroom

My daughter’s reaction tells everything! She is happy and executed to go to school every time, and as parents we can definitively tell she learned a lot from school everyday and the progress of development is a huge success! All teachers and assistants are very nice and kind, they are very engaging and made my daughter feels so welcome as always !

Alyson's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Goddard just gets it right. Very happy with the education and care both my daughters receive from the school. My daughters love going to school each and everyday and we really see the difference in their development compared to other children of the same age who do not attend Goddard. Thank you for everything you do... we are very grateful to have found a group of individuals that care so much!!

Eshaani & Anya's Father

Preschool Classroom

The Hockessin school has been great! Especially during the last year and navigating through the pandemic.

Nathan's Father

Toddler Classroom

Everything, especially the faculty! The school community has exceeded our expectations since day one and we feel so blessed that our daughter is a student there. Thank you Hockessin Goddard!

Savannah & Addison's Mother

Preschool Classroom

We love that the infant caregivers keep Mason and his baby friends engaged throughout the day to stimulate development and social skills!

Mason's Mother

Infant Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

Custom Key Code Entry

Finger Guards

Gate Alarm

Halo

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

Degreed Teachers

Handwriting

Music Appreciation

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 5

Star yoga pose!

All Day
December 8

How do people get from place to place?

All Day
December 9

Transportation sort

All Day
December 10

Hanukkah letter tiles

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.

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE FOR OPERATIONS

The Circle of Excellence Award for Operations recognizes Goddard Schools with the highest-rated educational programs and exceptional operational efficiency. Franchisees who earn this award have established a strong management team and cohesive work culture that empowers faculty and staff to execute a high-quality education program that delivers a warm, positive experience for children. Schools that earn this award represent some of the most well-run businesses in our system.

January 2019 - January 2023

WIND POWER

Renewable energy credits (RECs) received through Renewable Choice Energy help to reduce our environmental footprint in the area of electricity consumption.

January 2020 - January 2022

DELAWARE STARS

LEVEL 3

Delaware Stars for Early Success is a quality rating and improvement system used to assess, improve and communicate the level of quality in early care and education programs. This voluntary five-level system requires programs to meet increasingly higher quality standards with each level achieved.

January 2014 - January 2021

QUALITY ASSURANCE

The Quality Assurance Award is presented to the Goddard School with the highest average QA score.

January 2003 - January 2004

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