The Goddard School of

Orlando
(Lake Nona)

407-627-1717
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
9618 Lake Nona Village Place, Orlando, Florida 32827

Proudly Accredited by:

School Highlights

American Sign Language
Sports & Fitness
State Pre-K Program
Rock Wall
Chess
Secondary Languages
Handwriting
Biometric Entry Device
Catering

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Orlando (Lake Nona), 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.

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.

Your Child’s Education

Children are extraordinary little scientists who have lots of questions about everything. Our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning^®, harnesses children’s innate curiosity and encourages them to explore the world around them as they learn through play.

Enrichment Programs

With our diverse range of enrichment programs, such as chess, yoga and robotics, your child will have fun developing important skills like creativity, communication, collaboration and critical thinking.

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 Shelina Owner

Miss Shelina is honored to bring The Goddard School to Orlando - Lake Nona and the surrounding communities. She and her husband have 2 young children and have been resident of Orlando since 2005. Shelina can think of no other work environment that is more fun and rewarding than a preschool. She feels that it is extremely gratifying to know she is providing a safe, happy and high quality preschool program that allows parents to walk out of her school with peace of mind. She is excited to provide the students with the opportunity to develop into happy and confident learners who are prepared for school and life!

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.

First Steps

12 - 18 m

We support and encourage children to confidently explore and develop new skills, language and ideas.

Toddlers

18 - 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!
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

The primary reason: it seems like the administrators and teachers really want to be there and truly care for the children. Even the administrators know and call my children by name! They worked with me to accommodate my son's dairy allergy. They answered all my nervous questions graciously. For as many children as are in their care, the communication is next level (photos, videos, reports, direct messages). We're really grateful to have found a care team like this in our area.

Ezra & Rowyn's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

experience with the teachers and the happiness/growth that I see in my daughter

Eve's Mother

Bridge Classroom

Overall I am highly fond of Goddard lake Nona. My daughter is treated very nicely and all the teachers love her. They know us personally and really make an effort to update us on what she’s doing daily.

Mia Anokhi's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Everyone on staff is so kind. My daughter is learning a lot. The school itself is clean and updated. The meals provided are balanced. We love everything so far!

Leila's Mother

Preschool Classroom

The directors and teachers have all been so welcoming and accommodating. I appreciate the consistent communication! My daughter has adjusted well and enjoys the diversity offered. Ms. Destiny has been so wonderful and we’re really grateful.

Lia's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Ownership is on site. They truly care for all the families. They engage everyday.

Emmie May & Dane's Father

Pre-K Classroom

The owners of the Goddard I take my son too are amazing, take pride in what they do. It’s nice to see owners present everyday making sure things are going as they should. My son has grown a lot since attending.

Callan & Haley's Mother

Preschool Classroom

We love the Goddard teachers and the directors. My kids are happily learning and growing, and there are so many fun events to make special memories! The only reason I didn’t go with a perfect score is that communication is sometimes slow to reach parents (e.g. changing classrooms/teachers)

Chloe & Elliot's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

Biometric Entry Device

Disinfectant Sprayer

Finger Guards

Gate Alarm

Iris Scanner

Non-Biometric Security Scanner

Outdoor Security Cameras

Parking Lot Bollards

Supervised Lobby Entry

Food and Nutrition

Catering

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language

Chess

Dance

Handwriting

Imagination Playground

Indoor Gym

Interactive Whiteboard

Learning Technologies

Low Ratios

Music Appreciation

Nutrition

Outdoor Classroom

Physical Fitness

Playground(s)

Rock Wall

STEAM Cart/Computer Lab

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 24

Early Closure

7 AM - 3 PM
December 25

Christmas Day/CLOSED

All Day
December 31

NYE/Early Closure

7 AM - 3 PM
January 1

New Years Day/CLOSED

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.

NAEYC ACCREDITED

Recognition

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accredits early childhood programs according to health, safety and education standards. The standards are intended to provide a reliable and accountable accreditation system to encourage the field of early childhood education to strive for a new level of excellence.

April 2025 - April 2026

GREEN APPLE ACCREDITATION OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES

Gold Seal

Green Apple Accreditation of Children’s Services acknowledges premiere childhood education centers. This accreditation is awarded to schools with a high level of care and a curriculum that exceeds the state’s requirements.

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