The Goddard School of

Indianapolis - Southport

4.6 (40 reviews)

School Phone Number: 317-888-4998

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

School Address: 7909 McFarland Lane, Indianapolis, Indiana 46237

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School Highlights

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American Sign Language
Art History
Engineering
Handwriting
Dance
Dramatic Arts Space
World Cultures
Exploration Room
Playground(s)

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Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Indianapolis - Southport, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. At The Goddard School of Southport, we blend academic excellence with warm, individualized care—helping your child grow intellectually, emotionally, and socially every single day.

Summer Wonder Meets School-Year Confidence

Summer feels magical here. Kids get to explore what matters to them, from outdoor adventures to creative projects, with expert teachers by their side. All in the comfort of a familiar place, so that when summer ends, they’ll be sun-kissed, confident and ready for school.

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Enrichment Programs

With our diverse range of enrichment programs, such as chess, yoga and robotics, your child will have fun developing important skills like creativity, communication, collaboration and critical thinking.

Your Child’s Education

Children are extraordinary little scientists who have lots of questions about everything. Our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning^®, harnesses children’s innate curiosity and encourages them to explore the world around them as they learn through play.

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 Jennifer Owner

Ms. Jennifer has been owner of The Goddard School in Southport since its opening in 2002. She has 2 beautiful girls who both attended The Goddard School. Her background is in business, but her passion for early childhood development led her to open The Goddard School. Ms. Jennifer strives to provide an outstanding program by combining the best possible equipment and professionally educated staff in an environment specifically designed for young children.

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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

Summer Fun

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

Staff greatly care for my daughter. They’re always kind and seem to really enjoy working there. My daughter has grown so much since she’s been at Goddard.

Corinne's Mother

Twos Classroom

We did not feel supported at our previous daycare. It’s been a night and day difference for us. All the staff are so understanding and patient as Michael transitions. They take great care of him.

Michael's Mother

Bridge Classroom

The care, communication, support, and environment everyone provides is incredible. Couldn't ask for a better group of people to take care of our child and help him learn and grow.

Jaden & new's Father

Twos Classroom

They are one of the best daycare facilities we’ve experienced

Miles's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Goddard is simply the best!

Elsie & Annie's Father

Preschool Classroom

Goddard has exceeded our expectations. The entire staff is personable, caring, and compassionate with everything they do. Our kids enjoy the fun and structured learning environment and it shows in their developmental growth.

Lettie & Luka's Mother

Twos Classroom

Top notch safety, education, and compassion for the kids. Absolute gem of the daycare and preschool world.

Aulinsone (Aulie) & Etta's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Very kind staff. I get a lot of pictures of my daughter smiling and having fun. Her teachers obviously care for her and her education.

Corinne's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

Halo
Key Fobs

Food and Nutrition

On-Site Cook

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language
Art History
Child Learning Kitchen

Dance
Dramatic Arts Space
Engineering
Exploration Room
Full-Service Kitchen
Handwriting
Learning Technologies
Literacy Nook
Music Appreciation
Nutrition
Outdoor Classroom
Physical Fitness
Playground(s)
Robotics
STEAM Cart/Computer Lab
Secondary Languages
Sports & Fitness
Tablets
World Cultures
Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

February 4

Anchor Chart

All Day
February 9

Where do we see patterns in nature?

All Day
February 12

Scavenger Hunt

All Day
February 13

Valentine's Classroom Parties!

11 AM - 12 PM

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 3

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

October 2019 - September 2021

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

The Circle of Excellence Award recognizes franchisees for elevating the Goddard School brand, reputation and business performance through outstanding achievements in education and operational delivery. The Circle of Excellence program represents the very best of the system and reflects Goddard’s mission and values.

January 2017 - January 2018

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