The Goddard School of

Alpharetta
(Windward)

770-663-4155
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
4875 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004

Proudly Accredited by:

School Highlights

After School
After School Transportation
Air Filtration Systems
All Organic Foods Served
American Sign Language
Art History
Basketball Court
Catering
Chess

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Alpharetta (Windward), we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. We specialize in unique whole-child education - academic-intellectual growth, emotional development, socialization skill building and strengthening gross motor skill in a diverse environment that celebrates all students and all families. We encourage multiple learning methods in order to reach all students and allow them to develop in a supportive classroom with small ratios and professional, talented faculty all combined with unique enrichment classes including Yoga, Spanish, Chess and more!

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 Jenna Owner

Welcome! My name is Jenna Ellis and I am the On-Site Owner of our award-winning The Goddard School® on Windward. I have been working in the field of Early Childhood Education since 2004 and have been with our school since 2014. I hold my B.S. degree in Developmental Psychology with a focus in developmental and educational facets. The Goddard School® has had the most influential and profound impact on my life and helped mold me from teacher, to director, and as of 2017, the Owner that I am today. Our philosophy of whole-child education promotes parent-child relationships and social-emotional skill building while effectively helping to mold the leaders of tomorrow. Here at Goddard Windward, we encourage each child to vocalize their own ideas and foster their confidence as learners. This approach alongside the incredible faculty and intentional leadership we have here at Goddard Windward allowed us to win dozens of awards including Best Preschool repeatedly. We cannot wait to welcome you!

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.

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!
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!
Summer Camp

Our summer program is an exciting extension of the school year filled with lots of outdoor play and fun learning adventures!

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What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

Amazing atmosphere for learning and growth. The teachers are focused on the whole child from helping to foster independence to overseeing the children develop relationships with others. They encourage a love for music, learning other languages (Spanish) and about different cultures across the world along with the standard alphabet, numbers, colors, shapes etc. The teachers provide a loving and safe learning environment for the children and I would not want my daughter anywhere else.

Quinn's Mother

Twos Classroom

The teachers at Goddard Windward care deeply about the kids and and helping them grow and develop. The owners (Jenna and Zac) and the rest of the administrative team are attentive, engaged, and continuously exploring ways to improve the school and kids experiences.

Holden & Rylan's Father

Pre-K Classroom

We toured many daycare settings/schools, and Goddard Windward came out on top. I have a background in elementary/special education and counseling, and while earning those degrees I worked as a nanny. My expectations were high, and Goddard Windward met our needs and preferences - curriculum, low teacher turnover, child/staff ratio, activities (outdoor time, theme days, enrichment opportunities, etc), diversity, communication, staff/admin training, cleanliness.

Cyrus's Mother

Preschool Classroom

The teachers and staff are unparalleled. My daughter is receiving a top education, not only in traditional curriculum, but in life and social skills that will set her apart from her peers in a good way. Highly recommend.

Charlotte's Father

Pre-K Classroom

The staff is very friendly and greets every student by name. They make all parents and students feel welcome and at home. They do so many fun activities for the school and they constantly invest back to the school. Safety is high on their priority list as well.

Alison & Liam's Mother

Kindergarten Classroom

We love the Goddard school! Our little girl loves going to school and learns so much. We feel like part of a family!

Carter's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Great staff, curriculum, and overall a warm and welcoming feeling. They also have so many fun events for all the kids even infants. My son is sad on the days he is not in daycare he loves it so much!

Malford's Mother

Infant Classroom

We love our teachers, staff, and the community feel of our school. The education offered is next level, but also the fun the kids have is at the top.

Aydin & Arya'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

Disinfectant Sprayer

Halo

Hand Scanner

Food and Nutrition

All Organic Foods Served

Catering

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language

Art History

Basketball Court

Chess

Computers

Dance

Engineering

Handwriting

Interactive Whiteboard

Kodo Kids

Learning Technologies

Literacy Nook

Microscope(s)

Music Appreciation

Nutrition

Outdoor Classroom

Physical Fitness

Playground(s)

Robotics

Rock Wall

STEAM Cart/Computer Lab

Secondary Languages

Sports & Fitness

World Cultures

Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

December 5

Parent's Night Out!

All Day
December 9

Artist of the Month Inspired Art

All Day
December 16

Holiday Performance

All Day
December 17

Holiday Performance

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.

GEORGIA QUALITY RATED CHILD CARE

2 Star

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.

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.

October 2021 - June 2026

BRAND AMBASSADOR AWARD

The Brand Ambassador Award acknowledges a franchisee that has gone above and beyond Goddard’s system standards to keep its facility and program current and competitive while meeting the highest standards in the areas of quality assurance, business operations, brand standards, marketing, advertising and public relations.

February 2024 - February 2025

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