The Goddard School of Jacksonville
(Baymeadows/Gate Pkwy)

8985 Annie Eliza Rd.
, Jacksonville, Florida 32256
904-648-9900 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Welcome to Our School

The Goddard School of Jacksonville (Baymeadows/Gate Pkwy) is a warm and nurturing space where extraordinary awaits your child each and every day.

Meet Marie Ann

Managing Partner

Marie Ann is the Regional Director for Goddard Ponte Vedra Beach, Goddard Julington Creek & Goddard Baymeadows/ETown. She has been part of the organization since 2016 and has three decades in the Early Childhood Education field. Marie Ann has a Bachelor’s in early childhood education from an English university, where she grew up. Additionally, she holds a National CDA in Early Childhood Education and a Director’s License. In 2002 she created and launched a language school known as “Kids Club – Vilajuiga” located in Catalunya, Spain, predominantly teaching English to non-native speakers. During this time, she also worked as a consultant language teacher for local schools and became a qualified and recognized examiner/invigilator for Cambridge University. Though originally from England, Marie Ann moved to the states in 2011 and has called it home since! Marie Ann and her husband have five grown children.

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.

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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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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!

May 19 VPK Graduation
May 19 Karate Zoo 9 - 10 AM
May 20 Little Dancing Stars 8:15 - 10 AM
May 20 Soccer Shots 8:20 - 11 AM

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I like how responsive the staff are; we can count on someone responding.

Damilola (Oluwadamilola)'s Mother

Toddler Classroom

Friendly teachers; very organized; daily reports with photos.

Jay's Mother

Toddler Classroom

The education and care is superior. My child loves the school and is learning so much and I feel that she is safe and cared for while she is there and she is excelling in her education.

Sienna's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Friendliness. Passionate teachers. Communication. Safety.

Scout's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Find Their Extraordinary

We nurture your child’s unique potential by encouraging their natural curiosity so they’re prepared to confidently take on the world.

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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

Safe & Nurturing
Social & Emotional Skills
Education

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.

In our classrooms, creativity and curiosity blossom as children discover the wonder of learning. Through fun learning experiences (F.L.EX.^®), your child will develop academic and social-emotional skills that will help them feel ready to take on the world.

Find Your Goddard School

The Goddard School of Jacksonville
(Baymeadows/Gate Pkwy)