The Goddard School of

Zionsville

317-733-8855
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
1640 W. Oak Street, Zionsville, Indiana 46077

Proudly Accredited by:

School Highlights

American Sign Language
Art History
Chess
Dance
Disinfectant Sprayer
Engineering
Full-Service Kitchen
Gate Alarm
Handwriting

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Zionsville, 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 Dea Owner

Welcome to The Goddard School® located in Zionsville! My name is Dea Carmichael. I am the on-site owner. I have over 35 years of experience working with children. I graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a BS in Elementary Education and Early Childhood. I have taught kindergarten and was the Director of this school when it opened. Owning this preschool is my dream come true! The first six years are the most instrumental in a child's development and I am committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment focused on instilling a love of learning in all of the children that enroll in our School. I feel honored and blessed to have the opportunity to be a part of your family and yours in mine!

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

From the ownership to every teacher....communications and continuously doing what's best for the kids and families

Avery's Father

Pre-K Classroom

My child has blossomed at Goddard. She loves it and has learned so much. The teachers and staff care, engage, and listen to our needs. Highly recommend Goddard!

Violet's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

We learn so much everyday and LOVE the caring and fun learning environment!

Paige's Mother

Preschool Classroom

The teachers in the Tiny Tiger Room are absolutely wonderful! They have made going back to work for me easy as I do not have to worry about my baby and know that he is in exceptional hands. I also like the warm and friendly environment of Goddard. Teachers in the other classrooms even know my son and the other babies in the case.

Chaz's Mother

Infant Classroom

The teachers are fantastic and really make the difference. I can tell they are really committed to helping our kids and genuinely care for them. I also love that I can see the activities from the day so we can reinforce at home.

Will & Baby #2's Mother

Toddler Classroom

The facilities are clean and secure. The rooms are set up perfectly for the kids and the teachers are good about teaching kids were things are so kids can learn to put things away. I can reinforce this behavior at home. The teachers genuinely care about my kids and are happy to talk with me about any concerns I have or efforts I'm making at home so they can reinforce those things at school (such as potty-training). Thank you so much for all your hard work running such an excellent school!

Georgiana & Maggie's Mother

Toddler Classroom

The staff is wonderful. Very caring and treat the children as their own.

Bryce & Blake's Mother

Infant Classroom

The teachers make their own lesson plans and we like the fact that several staff members have been at the school for several years.

Max's Mother

Junior-K Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

Disinfectant Sprayer

Gate Alarm

Supervised Lobby Entry

Zono

Food and Nutrition

On-Site Cook

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language

Art History

Chess

Dance

Engineering

Full-Service Kitchen

Handwriting

Learning Technologies

Music Appreciation

Nutrition

Outdoor Classroom

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 8

Letter of the Week-Letter Review

All Day
December 8

Crouching Tigers

8:30 - 9:30 AM
December 9

Yoga Class

11 AM - 12 PM
December 10

Soccer Shots

9 - 11 AM

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.

NAEYC ACCREDITED

LEVEL 1

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.

April 2027

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.

March 2025

Z-LIST WINNER - ZIONSVILLE TIMES SENTINEL

This award recognizes the best in the Zionsville area as voted by the readers of the Zionsville Times Sentinel.

January 2014

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.