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The Goddard School of Sarasota

School Address: 3000 University Parkway
, Sarasota, Florida 34243
School Phone Number: 941-499-1900 , School Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Welcome to Our School

The Goddard School of Sarasota is a warm and nurturing space where extraordinary awaits your child each and every day.

Meet Jennifer

Meet Jennifer

Owner
I have lived in Lakewood Ranch, on the border of Sarasota since 2010. We moved here from Louisville, KY for my husbands job. But I was born and raised in South East Michigan. My background is in nursing. I have a BSN, Bachelors of Science of Nursing. I have spent most of my career as an Operating Room nurse. As I began to expand my family it became harder and harder to work the long and varying hours, and with my second pregnancy it was near impossible for me to work in the OR any longer so I decided to take a break for a couple of years. I knew I eventually would work again and having a job that I can take my small children with me was the perfect solution for my family. As the owner of the newest Goddard School my goal is to provide a fun and safe learning environment where the children will thrive and prepare them for their future.

  • 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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    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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  • 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!

Upcoming Events

  • May 23 Professional Development Day
  • May 26 School's Closed!
  • May 31 VPK Graduation 11 AM - 2 PM
  • June 6 Water Day!
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GODDARD LOVE FROM FAMILIES LIKE YOURS

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This is the best school that my daughters have ever attended, all the teachers are super nice and the kids learn a lot in class
Nathalie & Isabelle's Father
Toddler Classroom
We love the Goddard. My kids are always so excited to go and spend time with their teachers and friends! You have been nothing but kind and accommodating, I have no complaints with our experience at the school. We originally transferred Bailee here when she was, I think almost two, due to a terrible experience at her previous facility. I was extremely nervous to put her in another daycare, but I am so impressed. I recommend the Goddard to anyone who asks.
Bailee & Tatum & Harlow's Mother
Infant Classroom
I am very happy with the school, the teachers are great and have helped a lot Dante adjust to the new environment. He is very happy going over there every day and that evidences you are doing a great job!
Dante's Father
Toddler Classroom
Our kid has been with Goddard since he was 5 months old, they have always shown a lot of care and compassion for him at every level. We are very pleased with the progress he is making and the amount of things he learns on a weekly basis is pleasantly impressing us. We highly recommend Goddard, because of the attention, care and teaching methods applied.
Aiden's Father
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

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.

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