The Goddard School of

Sanford
(Lake Mary Heathrow)

407-544-0400
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
155 S. Henderson Lane, Sanford, Florida 32771

Proudly Accredited by:

School Highlights

Air Filtration Systems
American Sign Language
Art Studio
Catering
Dramatic Arts Space
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
Handwriting
Iris Scanner
Learning Technologies

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Sanford (Lake Mary Heathrow), 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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Meet Priya Owner

Mrs. Priya is excited to bring the nation’s leader in play-based education to the Sanford, Lake Mary, Heathrow community. She is a CPA and MBA who has extensive Accounting and Finance experience at Fortune 500 companies. Mrs. Priya and her husband Raj live in Lake Mary and have 3 children who are in middle and high school. Her daughters attended The Goddard School before they moved to Florida. She saw how they bloomed under the care of nurturing teachers, who encouraged and challenged them to learn life skills and become well rounded individuals who love learning. She was unable to find a similar educational environment in Lake Mary which motivated her to open The Goddard School. She wants all children to have a quality preschool environment where they can develop into joyful, confident learners who are successful and have a lifelong love of learning. Call to schedule a personal tour of our school by Mrs. Priya!

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

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

I love the communication and also how everybody is so friendly. I was worried about COVID but they are super clean and taking the necessary precautions to keep the staff, kids and family safe. My daughter loves her teacher and she says she has lots of fun at school. I like the emails they sent daily with a report of what they worked on.. It helps us ask questions and reinforce whatever they work on in the class. We love Goddard!

Norah Grace & Zoey's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

The teachers and staff at Goddard are simply amazing! They are very attentive to each student’s needs and excellent with communicating with the parents. We wouldn’t trust our Miles with anyone else!

Miles's Mother

Preschool Classroom

The staff are amazing and the facility is so clean! My little one loves going to school every day to see his friends and teachers!

Nolan's Mother

Toddler Classroom

We are really impressed with the individual attention given to kids at Goddard and how well the teachers understand the needs of each and every child. We feel very happy with our decision in choosing The Goddard school for our son as he enjoys every single day and returns home with a smile on his face.we love the updates we receive during the day which keeps us in the loop.Thank you Priya and the entire team to make it a wonderful experience for the kids and the parents.

Ashaz's Mother

Preschool Classroom

We love everything about Goddard!!

Shiv's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Everything, the entire team at your school is fantastic and I can tell how well you take care of the kids. Your facility is clean and I feel safe sending my kid. My two year old enjoys it so much. She has a big smile the entire drive everyday and the minute we reach the parking lot, she starts saying- mommy out :) She just cant wait!

Mira 's Mother

Toddler Classroom

We are so happy with the Goddard School and how they treat Beckham! We are very picky and were very hesitant to enroll him in a school but it’s been the best decision we’ve made. They treat him like family and he’s advanced so much since starting! We have seen such a change in his personality and interaction with others. So thankful!

Beckham's Mother

Toddler Classroom

The owner and staff are what set Goddard apart from other options out there. I’m also very satisfied with the curriculum.

Grayson's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

Air Filtration Systems

Iris Scanner

Parking Lot Bollards

Zono

Food and Nutrition

Catering

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language

Art Studio

Dramatic Arts Space

Handwriting

Learning Technologies

Music Appreciation

Outdoor Classroom

Physical Fitness

Playground(s)

STEAM Cart/Computer Lab

Secondary Languages

Sports & Fitness

Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

December 5

Toy Drive

All Day
December 5

Dress Up in Holiday Wear

All Day
December 5

Music Fridays!

10 AM - 12 PM
December 8

Window Decoration Competition

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.

GOLD SEAL QUALITY CARE PROGRAM

The Gold Seal Quality Care program, administered through the Florida Department of Children and Families, recognizes nationally accredited childcare facilities that provide a high level of quality in their care and supervision of children.

October 2020 - October 2022

GREEN APPLE ACCREDITATION OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES

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.