The Goddard School of

Carmel
(City Center)

317-705-0875
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
160 Medical Drive, Carmel, Indiana 46032

Proudly Accredited by:

School Highlights

American Sign Language
Art History
Basketball Court
Crash-Rated Fencing
Dance
Dramatic Arts Space
Engineering
EPA-Approved Cleaning Products
Exploration Room

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Carmel (City Center), 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 Megan Owner

Ms. Megan is the Owner of our school. She and her husband, Kevin, purchased the school in June 2013. As the parent of three young children, Megan recognizes the importance of a safe and nurturing learning environment. Her family is the basis for the reason she chose Goddard. Megan's professional experience is in non-profit administration and disability services. Most recently she co-founded and was Executive Director for Outside the Box, a local not for profit serving adults with disabilities and their families. Megan earned her Bachelor's Degree from Butler University and a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Indianapolis.

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.

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

Special Programs

We enhance our play-based curriculum with a range of enrichment programs designed to fit your child’s interests.
Summer Fun

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

The administration is excellent and the teachers are caring, organized, and helpful. I appreciate the curriculum and the regular pictures.

Jack's Foster Mother

Twos Classroom

Absolutely would recommend. The Goddard teachers and leadership are amazing and they have my full confidence in the care of my children (only 1 left in Goddard!) Thank you so much for everything you all do.

Eloise & Parker & Simon's Father

Preschool Classroom

We love the Goddard School! The leadership is intentional and caring. They work with parents to meet our needs and are very responsive and communicative.

Kennedy & Sullivan's Mother

Junior-K Classroom

We love the team at Goddard city center - the teachers are amazing! I have now had multiple children at the school and feel good that they are safe, well cared for, and have fun.

Will & Ellie & Lucy's Mother

Preschool Classroom

We love our Goddard family. The teachers and aids care and love our children as if they were their own. We feel like our kids are learning and growing in a safe environment. As a working mom and small business owner, it makes me feel at ease knowing that even though I can’t be with the girls all day they are spending their time in such a fun and loving place.

Caroline & Kennedy's Mother

Twos Classroom

Teachers and staff make us feel like family and truly care about our child's needs. There's great communication and recommendations on how to deal with any issues which may arise. Our child has thrived since starting at Goddard when he was 6 mos old.

Beau & Jocelyn's Mother

Preschool Classroom

So far, communication has been great! Everybody is very welcoming and very accommodating.

Noah's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Our family trusts the director and staff to make decisions regarding safety and hihg-quality programming for our kids. They communicate well with parents and work hard to retain staff!

Cora & Theo's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

Crash-Rated Fencing

EPA-Approved Cleaning Products

Finger Guards

Gate Alarm

Outdoor Security Cameras

Food and Nutrition

On-Site Cook

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language

Art History

Basketball Court

Dance

Dramatic Arts Space

Engineering

Exploration Room

Full-Service Kitchen

Handwriting

Literacy Nook

Music Appreciation

Nutrition

Physical Fitness

Playground(s)

Secondary Languages

Sports & Fitness

World Cultures

Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

December 15

Spirit Week! Hanukah Blue!

All Day
December 16

Holiday Character Day

All Day
December 17

Ugly Sweater Day!

All Day
December 18

Wear Flannel Day!

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.

PATHS TO QUALITY

LEVEL 4

Paths to Quality is Indiana's voluntary quality rating system where providers demonstrate ongoing efforts to achieve higher standards of quality.

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.

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