The Goddard School of

Athens

5.0 (24 reviews)

School Phone Number: 706-251-8240

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

School Address: 1100 Research Parkway, Watkinsville, Georgia 30677

School Highlights

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American Sign Language
Child Learning Kitchen
Dance
Dramatic Arts Space
Engineering
Finger Guards
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
Gate Alarm
Imagination Playground

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Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Athens, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. Our campus serves Watkinsville, Athens, and Oconee County with exceptional childcare, preschool, private Pre-K, and summer camp. Our beautiful new campus features an indoor gym, engaging classrooms, and outdoor learning spaces. New to Athens but backed by an experienced ownership group with Goddard roots dating to 2013. With nurturing teachers and hands-on learning, we inspire confidence, curiosity, and kindergarten readiness. Schedule your tour today!

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.

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.

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We are now open and enrolling. Call and schedule tour today!

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Meet Brittany Managing Partner - BSED, BA

Brittany Buttrey brings a strong background in business management & community engagement to her role as Managing Partner at Goddard Athens. An Oconee native & UGA School of Education grad, she has built her career around supporting educational & service-based organizations through efficient operations, clear communication, & people-first leadership. Brittany is passionate about creating meaningful experiences & relationships with local families. Her professional experience includes hospitality leadership as well as entrepreneurship, business & government administration, & non-profit work. Outside of work, she enjoys making memories with her husband & young daughter, who is a student at Goddard Athens! She especially loves working in environments that center children & families, & believes every child deserves to be valued & supported. Brittany is honored to lead this team of esteemed educators in providing the highest quality early childhood education in the greater Athens area!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 Athens.

Health and Safety

Finger Guards
Gate Alarm
Outdoor Security Cameras

Parking Lot Bollards
Zono

Food and Nutrition

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language
Child Learning Kitchen
Dance

Dramatic Arts Space
Engineering
Handwriting
Imagination Playground
Interactive Whiteboard
Learning Technologies
Music Appreciation
Physical Fitness
Playground(s)
Secondary Languages
World Cultures
Yoga & Mindfulness

What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

We love Goddard. Our son has so many different ways to engage in learning. Teachers and staff know each child, and treat them like family. Our experience has been more than we could of imagined, and we love his Goddard family!

Kelly Guglietta

(Google Review)

I’ve never been more comfortable or happier with a school before! I absolutely love it here and my child does too!!! It has been the biggest blessing for us to find a schedule and facility that works with us. The Goddard school and staff go above and beyond. From the cleanliness to the education and fun games and learning and the photos i get throughout the day, we will all be so, so sad for us to move onto to big school next year! I’d keep my girl here forever if I could!

allison ducarpe

(Google Review)

Our expectations for child care have been exceeded tremendously! Brittany and the team really make it feel like we’re a village. The teachers are competent and caring. We couldn’t be happier to be a Goddard family!

Alyssa Harper

(Google Review)

We love the structure, daily routine, and educational activities. The staff is fantastic at keeping us updated with daily reports and photos through their app. Drop-offs are stress-free because our child is so excited to see their teachers and friends

Charlotte 's Father

Toddler Classroom

My child has blossomed tremendously since joining Goddard. We thoroughly enjoy the dedicated staff, the well-structured curriculum, and the unwavering support they provide. This school is highly recommended! It was the best decision we could have made for our child’s growth and development.

Maiara Dantas-Hansford

(Google Review)

Our daughter has truly flourished here. The constant lessons, outdoor play, and social skills, plus real preparation for school, make such a difference. The staff’s dedication and involvement are outstanding, and we know she’s always safe. We adore the staff and families and wouldn’t trust anyone else. Dropping her off is easy because she’s happy, growing, and in the best hands. Highly recommend!

Monica Berry

(Google Review)

Everyone at Goddard has been wonderful and we so appreciate how hard they work and how well they care for our baby!

Wesley's Mother

Infant Classroom