The Goddard School of

South Tampa

4.8 (249 reviews)

School Phone Number: 813-665-1515

, School Hours: 6:30 am - 6:00 pm

School Address: 2401 W. Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33609

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School Highlights

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After School
Air Filtration Systems
American Sign Language
Basketball Court
Chess
Engineering
Handwriting
Key Fobs
Learning Technologies

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Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of South Tampa, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. License: C13HI0683

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.

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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.

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.

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 Megan Owner

My name is Megan Reeves and I am the owner of The Goddard School of South Tampa. Additionally, I have owned and operated The Goddard School of Temple Terrace for the past seven years and my family has also owned two other locations in Denver, CO! My husband, Ree, and I are former USF athletes and are still very active in Tampa Bay athletics and various community organizations. We are proud to not only be one of the highest rated preschools in the area, but also the third largest Goddard school in the nation!

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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

Goddard has always supported our daughters with the best education, support, with state of the art technology and amazing staff. Our daughters are excited to go to school every day, and we can see them growing and developing critical thinking on a daily basis. We also love that Goddard provides a safe and secure environment, where we can feel confident our daughters are being looked after, and their safety is ensured.

Ava & Olivia's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Everyone at the school is so friendly. The teachers and administrative staff are wonderful. I feel confident that my kids are getting prepped and ready for Elementary School.

Kate & Jack's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Awesome place for kids!

Vincenzo & Giancarlo's Father

Pre-K Classroom

We appreciate the strong sense of community at Goddard; it seems that every teacher is familiar with each child, creating a comforting environment where we feel that someone is always looking out for our daughter. Every day, she returns home having learned something new, eagerly anticipating school, and fostering wonderful connections with her teachers.

Charlie's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Great school with amazing people from the admin to teachers. Organized and structured for success.

Gia & Luke & Eva's Father

Goddard Graduate

We have consistently been impressed with the level of care given to our daughter while at Goddard School South Tampa. We can see that our daughter is thriving there, and she loves her teachers and her friends. The school is always clean and organized, communication to parents is clear and frequent, and the activities are clearly enriching our child's development. We really love Goddard School South Tampa!

Olivia Rose's Mother

Preschool Classroom

The facility is always so sparkling clean. The staff and teachers are incredible. Everyone is so friendly and patient with my babies. I love the availability of the programs that come to the school.

Livy & Silas's Mother

Infant Classroom

The teaching staff, directors and owners are amazing. They make you feel like you are dropping your kid off with a family member. The school is beautiful and very safe.

Blake & Beau & Demi & Kinsleigh & Sawyer's Father

Kindergarten Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

Air Filtration Systems
Key Fobs
Zono

Food and Nutrition

Caring for your child includes ensuring that they're fueled up and ready to learn and play!

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language
Basketball Court
Chess

Engineering
Handwriting
Learning Technologies
Music Appreciation
Nutrition
Outdoor Classroom
Physical Fitness
Playground(s)
Secondary Languages
Sports & Fitness
World Cultures
Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms at The Goddard School of South Tampa.

Upcoming Events

February 27

Lunch With Your Littles

12 - 1 PM
March 2

Picture Week

All Day
March 3

Picture Week

All Day
March 4

Picture Week

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.

COGNIA ACCREDITED WITH MERIT

Cognia® is a forward-thinking nonprofit improvement organization committed to serving schools and other education providers. We offer accreditation and certification, assessment, improvement services, and professional learning within an evaluation and continuous improvement framework. Serving over 40,000 public and private institutions from early learning through high school in more than 100 countries and territories, Cognia brings a universally recognized perspective to advancing teaching and learning. Learn more at Cognia.org.

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