The Goddard School of

Sarasota

School Phone Number: 941-499-1900

, School Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

School Address: 3000 University Parkway, Sarasota, Florida 34243

School Highlights

Air Filtration Systems
Air Purifying System
American Sign Language
Antimicrobial Treatments
Art History
Basketball Court
Catering
Crash-Rated Fencing
Dance

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Sarasota, 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.

Where They Start Matters

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

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.

Meet Our Teachers

Leading with Curiosity

The Goddard School’s high-quality educational programming is designed to ignite curiosity and fuel a lifelong love of learning.

Learn More

Meet Jennifer Owner

I am the owner of The Goddard School of Sarasota. After earning my Bachelor of Science in Nursing and working as an operating room nurse, I decided to follow my passion for early childhood education and opened the school in 2020. As a mother of three, I understand how important it is for families to feel confident that their children are in a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment. I am dedicated to providing a high-quality educational experience where children can learn, grow, and develop a lifelong love of learning. I work closely with our team to ensure that every child and family feels welcomed, supported, and valued. We are proud to serve families throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties and to be part of a community where children can thrive both academically and socially.

Meet The Team

Classrooms & Programs

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.

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

Explore all the features and programs found at The Goddard School of Sarasota.

Health and Safety

Air Filtration Systems
Air Purifying System
Antimicrobial Treatments

Crash-Rated Fencing
Disinfectant Sprayer
Finger Guards
Gate Alarm
Halo
Iris Scanner
Key Fobs
Non-Biometric Security Scanner
Outdoor Security Cameras
Parking Lot Bollards
Supervised Lobby Entry
Water Filtration System

Food and Nutrition

Catering
Flexible Lunch Options
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Hot Lunch Program
Order Food

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language
Art History
Basketball Court

Dance
Engineering
Handwriting
Imagination Playground
Indoor Gym
Interactive Whiteboard
Learning Technologies
Music Appreciation
Nutrition
Physical Fitness
Playground(s)
STEAM Cart/Computer Lab
Secondary Languages
Sports & Fitness
Tablets
Tenured Teachers
Wonder of Learning®
World Cultures
Yoga & Mindfulness

What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

Great teachers, caring staff, and solid curriculum.

Elena & Danielle's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

I love the Goddard it’s my sons first year and they have gone above and beyond to make him comfortable and feeling secure.

Kristen Bard

(Google Review)

Our son felt incredibly good at that school and thrived. We loved the welcoming atmosphere and how safe our child is there.

Barbara Benz

(Google Review)

Goddard is like our second family. They take such great care of our children and are truly the best.

Vida & Arlo's Mother

Twos Classroom

Amazing Staff.

Emma's Mother

Twos Classroom

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

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