The Goddard School of

Fort Wayne

260-207-4044
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
8766 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46825

Proudly Accredited by:

School Highlights

Chess
Art Studio
Engineering
Finger Guards
Gate Alarm
American Sign Language
Iris Scanner
Degreed Teachers
Private Kindergarten

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Fort Wayne, 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 Sobia & Shakeel Owners

We are the proud owners of the Goddard School of Fort Wayne. Shakeel, a board-certified Physician in Critical Care Medicine, dedicates his time to working in an ICU and educating medical students and junior doctors. Sobia holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology and Health Informatics, along with a Master's in Mass Communication and Teaching Certification from Ireland. She earned her Master's in Early Childhood Administration from Ball State University. Her passion for teaching led her to volunteer in IPS Schools, teaching Pre-K and Kindergarten students while working as a medical coder. "We firmly believe that a child's early years serve as the cornerstone for their future development, fostering essential cognitive and social skills necessary for lifelong learning. Recognizing the need for high-quality early childhood education in the Fort Wayne area, we embarked on opening the Goddard School to nurture the unique potential of every child."

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.

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What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

Our daughter was way ahead when entering her next private school

Mia & Maggie & Myles & Mason's Mother

Kindergarten Classroom

The Goddard School is a great place! Everyone is very friendly and helpful! All teachers and the rest of the staff are amazing!! They always welcome us with a smile in the morning and are always happy to answer our questions or help with anything! My son loves to go there! He love both of his teachers and I see how much he have learned for the past year that he’s been going there.

Christian's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Great environment, awesome teachers and director! Can’t even imagine having my child go somewhere else

Christian's Mother

Preschool Classroom

My daughter loves her experience there and is so happy every day when she comes home. She is learning a lot and I’m happy with the curriculum. She’s only been in one classroom thus far, but Ms Bailey has been great!

Ellora's Father

Bridge Classroom

We like the security systems in place to keep our children safe. We love the teachers who seem to truly care and love each and every child not only in their own rooms but in the entire school. These teachers and staff go above and beyond.

Jett's Mother

Junior-K Classroom

The teachers and curriculum are both phenomenal!

Alexander (A.J) & Baby 's Mother

Twos Classroom

Izadora feels loved and cared for by all of the staff. Her confidence has grown tremendously. Izadora learns something new every time she is at school and she always leaves me in awe

Izadora's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Warm welcoming staff members who become a lifelong member of your friends & family!

Kai & Yana's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

Air Filtration Systems

Biometric Entry Device

Finger Guards

Gate Alarm

Iris Scanner

Outdoor Security Cameras

Parking Lot Bollards

Supervised Lobby Entry

Food and Nutrition

On-Site Cook

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language

Art History

Art Studio

Chess

Child Learning Kitchen

Dance

Degreed Teachers

Digital Cameras

Dramatic Arts Space

Engineering

Exploration Room

Full-Service Kitchen

Handwriting

Interactive Whiteboard

Kodo Kids

Learning Technologies

Literacy Nook

Low Ratios

Microscope(s)

Music Appreciation

Nutrition

Physical Fitness

Playground(s)

Robotics

Secondary Languages

Sports & Fitness

Tablets

Tenured Teachers

Wonder of Learning®

World Cultures

Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

December 23

Hot Chocolate Bar for the Families

All Day
December 24

Winter Break

All Day
December 25

Winter Break

All Day
December 26

Winter Break

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.

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.

March 2025

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.

December 2021

THREE BEST RATED

Three Best Rated's experts recommend our School as a top three preschool in the area. Businesses face a rigorous 50-point inspection including reputation, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost, reviews and excellence.

May 2024

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