The Goddard School of Athens

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School Address: 1100 Research Parkway
, Watkinsville, Georgia 30677
School Phone Number: 706-251-8240 , School Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Welcome to Our School

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

Nurture your child's future at The Goddard School of Athens (Watkinsville). Our state-of-the-art preschool opening in the early months of 2026 will offer a personalized learning experience designed to spark curiosity and ignite a lifelong love of learning. With experienced, nurturing teachers and a friendly leadership team, we're committed to providing a safe and supportive childcare environment where your child can thrive. Discover the Goddard difference today!

Meet  Akshi

Meet Akshi

Owner
Akshi is thrilled to be able to provide The Goddard School’s outstanding program to the children & families in the Athens-Watkinsville community. “Our mission is to create a better world through early childhood education. Every day we embrace this mission by working to create an environment where children can learn, grow & thrive." Akshi's connection to Goddard School runs deep. Akshi joined the Goddard School family as an administrator. This firsthand experience inspired her & her husband to open & own their first Goddard School in 2018. Her family wholeheartedly believes in the Goddard School's approach, a belief reinforced by her sons' positive experiences as graduates of the program. Beyond the School, Akshi’s family cherishes time spent watching baseball & basketball, exploring nature through hiking, & broadening their horizons through travel & diverse culinary adventures. You'll often find Akshi & her husband enthusiastically supporting their boys on the baseball field.
  • 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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  • Wonder of Learning™

    Our exclusive curriculum is designed to make learning fun while instilling vital 21st-century skills such as teamwork, problem-solving and social-emotional relationships.

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    Careers

    Education becomes extraordinary when teachers like you help little learners achieve big goals! If you want to make a difference in the lives of young children in a supportive, engaging environment, apply today!

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Where They Start Matters

Early childhood is a time of endless potential — a season where curiosity, discovery and small victories build the foundation for a remarkable future. That’s why where a child begins their journey matters.

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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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