The Goddard School of

Alpharetta
(Crabapple)

678-366-6161
6:45 am - 6:15 pm
12665 Crabapple Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004

Proudly Accredited by:

School Highlights

After School
After School Transportation
Air Filtration Systems
American Sign Language
Antimicrobial Treatments
Computers
Custom Key Code Entry
Dance
Digital Cameras

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Alpharetta (Crabapple), 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 *Debbie Owner

Welcome! My name is Mrs. Debbie. I am the proud Owner of the Goddard School, located in historic Crabapple. We are conveniently located near Crabapple Crossing Elementary School. I attended The University of Miami beginning in my Junior year in High School completing laboratory research in Animal Behavior. My husband Stephen and I have three children, Stephanie, CJ and Nina who all help us operate a safe, small setting, neighborhood school. Our incorporated name…”Childhood- The Joy of Being”, utilizes the initials of my son - for it is truly through his eyes that I have enjoyed the spontaneity of education and learning all over again! We pride ourselves in providing a small intimate family-like environment (capacity is 122 students) recognizing the uniqueness of each child and to provide honest and open communication with our families. Our Goddard School Crabapple/Alpharetta 2 has been open for 22 years- owned and operated by the same family since inception in 2003.

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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

Private Kindergarten

Our private kindergarten program focuses on fun learning experiences that will prepare your children for success in first grade and beyond!
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.
After School

Make afternoon commutes a little less stressful knowing your little one is safe with us in our after-school program!

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What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

The teachers truly care about the students. The administration is equally caring and flexible. Strong trust is built early and grows quickly.

George's Father

Preschool Classroom

Crabapple Goddard is just the best! Their classroom teachers are so kind and communicative. Changes in policies/schedules is always communicated thoroughly. They are extremely organized, and they love the kids that attend. So thankful for this childcare program!

Wilson's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Goddard has been a godsend for us. Every person there is a true joy and cares so much for both my littles. We are so grateful to have found a home here.

Stella & Nora's Mother

Infant Classroom

We love Goddard Crabapple. Things work like clockwork and our kids love their teachers. Everything is super clean, and you can tell that folks take the total care of our children seriously. They inject love and fun daily!

Kacey & Ellie & Charlie & Joey & Mary's Mother

Junior-K Classroom

Friendly staff, clean facility and the teachers are extremely attentive to my child! He has learned so much being there already and it comforts me to see him get excited to walk into his classroom instead of crying when I drop him off.

Matthew's Mother

Toddler Classroom

The Goddard school is a safe and friendly environment. The owners are very accommodating to your family’s individual needs. My child loves going to school, and he learns so much each and everyday.

Jackson & Maddie's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Faculty and support are top notch in care, quality, and communications. The facility has a lot of activities for my child to do. The daily curriculum keeps my child engaged and adds knowledge / experience.

Margot's Father

Toddler Classroom

Great experience with great owners. Connor could not be happier.

Logan & Connor's Father

Toddler Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

Air Filtration Systems

Antimicrobial Treatments

Custom Key Code Entry

Disinfectant Sprayer

EPA-Approved Cleaning Products

Finger Guards

Gate Alarm

Halo

Hand Scanner

Outdoor Security Cameras

Zono

Food and Nutrition

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

On-Site Cook

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language

Computers

Dance

Digital Cameras

Exploration Room

Full-Service Kitchen

Handwriting

Literacy Nook

Microscope(s)

Music Appreciation

Nutrition

Outdoor Classroom

Physical Fitness

Playground(s)

STEAM Cart/Computer Lab

Secondary Languages

Sports & Fitness

Tablets

World Cultures

Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

December 8

All Sports

All Day
December 9

Soccer

All Day
December 10

Dance

All Day
December 12

Karate

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

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.

GEORGIA QUALITY RATED CHILD CARE

LEVEL 2

Quality Rated is a voluntary system used to assess, improve and communicate the quality of Georgia’s early education programs. The one- to three-star rating system identifies programs that meet or exceed the minimum state requirements. Participating programs commit to continuously improve the quality of care they provide.

May 2020 - May 2023

ECO-FRIENDLY SANITIZATION METHODS

The Goddard School uses high-tech sanitization devices that remove 99.9% of common bacteria and viruses from classroom objects, such as toys. The eco-friendly devices use ozone created from ambient air and less than half an ounce of water to sanitize hard and soft items without exposing them to chemicals.

January 2020 - January 2022

SECURE EDUCATION CONSULTANTS (SEC)

Secure Education Consultants is a company owned and operated by former US Secret Service Agents designed to help us take our safety and security to the highest level possible. SEC is a group of highly-skilled security and protection experts. The SEC team specializes in analyzing facilities, developing Emergency Preparedness Plans, and preparing faculty and staff to appropriately confront emergencies of all kinds.

January 2020 - January 2022

COGNIA® ACCREDITED

Cognia (cognia.org) is a global organization with a holistic approach to continuous improvement of education through accreditation and certification, assessment, professional learning and customized improvement services.

January 2012 - June 2017

BEST OF ALPHARETTA AWARDS - SPECIAL INTEREST SCHOOLS OR INSTRUCTION

The Alpharetta Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Alpharetta area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.

January 2015 - January 2016

BEST OF THE BEST - APPEN MEDIA GROUP

This award recognizes the best of North Fulton and South Forsyth as voted on by the people in the community each year.

January 2014 - January 2015

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