The Goddard School of

Overland Park
(Metcalf)

913-681-1610
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
14330 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas 66223

School Highlights

Wonder of Learning®
Tenured Teachers
Supervised Lobby Entry
Handwriting
Full-Service Kitchen
Air Purifying System
Degreed Teachers
Finger Guards
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Overland Park (Metcalf), 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 Jerri Dawn Owner

Ms. Jerri Dawn is a co-owner of The Goddard School located in Overland Park. She and her family began the school in June 2006. Ms. Jerri Dawn received her degree in Elementary Education from William Jewell College. She was a classroom teacher for 14 years teaching preschool, two year old children, second grade and fourth grade. She finished her Master’s degree in Elementary Administration in 2000. Ms. Jerri Dawn, her husband and two children enjoy playing and watching sports, music and lake weekends. She loves working with children and can’t imagine doing anything else.

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

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

My son is happy to be in school and has been taken care very well. Our family appreciate the teachers great help on this, so that we can work and don’t need to worry about him so much. Thank you very much! Goddard School!

Michael 's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Care is taken for each child by all of the teachers and administrative team! Goddard strives for excellence and prepares your child for the next step of their individual development process.

Zoey's Mother

Toddler Classroom

We are very happy with the quality of education our child is recieving especially during the pandemic. We are fortunate that you were able to stay open during these trying times.

Theodore (Teddy)'s Father

Pre-K Classroom

The owner and the teachers love the kids, and take care of the kids. They not only teach kids knowledge but also instruct them to be creative and brave and curious about the world. At here the kids grow with a positive view of the world and the life.

Tianying (Ella)'s Father

Pre-K Classroom

A wonderful school with the best staff! Our girls have learned so much and made great friends. And Goddard is great with one-on-one attention for our shy girl. It feels like a large family instead of a school and we'll be sad when our girls grow out of it

Saylor & Marlowe's Father

Preschool Classroom

Goddard is an awesome environment for learning, with the right amount of structure and caring staff and teachers. My kids love to go to school, and learn so much!

Everly & Harper & Hayes's Mother

Toddler Classroom

My son’s teachers are so wonderful with him and truly care for him. They are very thoughtful and great with communication. The school as a whole is great with communication which I really appreciate in these weird times.

Wade & Xander's Mother

Toddler Classroom

The wonderful teachers and the curriculum offered, cleanliness of the school, professionalism of the staff, very good communication to the parents. Couldn't ask for a better place to send our sons.

Jamison & Beau'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

Air Purifying System

Antimicrobial Treatments

Finger Guards

Gate Alarm

Key Fobs

Outdoor Security Cameras

Supervised Lobby Entry

Food and Nutrition

Flexible Lunch Options

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

On-Site Cook

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language

Chess

Computers

Degreed Teachers

Full-Service Kitchen

Handwriting

Interactive Whiteboard

Learning Technologies

Music Appreciation

Nutrition

Physical Fitness

Playground(s)

STEAM Cart/Computer Lab

Secondary Languages

Sports & Fitness

Tablets

Tenured Teachers

Wonder of Learning®

Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

December 24

School Closed

All Day
December 25

School Closed

All Day
December 26

School Closed

All Day
December 29

School Closed

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.

SCHUMACHER RESILIENCY AWARD

The Schumacher Resiliency Award recognizes a franchisee who has demonstrated successes despite navigating challenges and the changing landscape of early childhood education. Recipients have overcome significant obstacles to achieve impressive accomplishments in their school and business, dedicated their time to advocating for the most vulnerable among us, and acted with bravery to drive change in their communities — and across the system.

October 2022 - April 2023

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