The Goddard School of

Charlestown

617-798-1544
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
100 1st Ave, Charlestown, Massachusetts 02129

School Highlights

American Sign Language
Antimicrobial Treatments
Art History
Curis Duo
Custom Key Code Entry
Dance
Dramatic Arts Space
EPA-Approved Cleaning Products
Finger Guards

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Charlestown, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. Located in the heart of the Navy Yard, our state-of-the-art facility is designed to foster growth, curiosity, and creativity. Our curriculum focuses on academic, social, and emotional development to prepare your child for a lifetime of success. We proudly serve families from Charlestown, Seaport, Somerville, Chelsea, and surrounding communities for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years. We offer high-quality education for infants, toddlers, preschool & pre-kindergarten, led by qualified teachers.

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 Mark Co-Owner

Mark Anthony Hunter is the on-site co-owner of The Goddard School of Middleton. Mark and his wife, Johann, have a daughter and two young sons. They recognize the importance of a safe and nurturing learning environment. Mark and Johann are excited to be able to provide Goddard's outstanding program to the children in the community. Their goal is to be a resource for families as well as a school community where parents can share information and learn from each other. Favorite children's book: Grace for President by Kelly DiPucchio

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

The teachers and staff are so loving and caring. Our son loves being there. He learns a ton of things we would not even think of doing at home! Couldn't have thought of a better place for him.

André's Mother

Infant Classroom

We have had a positive experience and have seen gains in our daughter that we believe are directly related to attending the Goddard school.

Madeleine's Father

Toddler Classroom

We love the faculty and curriculum. They take great care into what they do for the kids and do a great job of communicating their progress to us as parents. The facility is consistently kept neat and clean, which is not always the case at other childcare facilities.

Elysian's Father

Preschool Classroom

It’s only been about a month but we love the teachers in her classroom. They are diligent about putting in all the notes and she is so happy to be there every morning - it is such a relief she enjoys it so much.

Maren 's Mother

Infant Classroom

You all have been so understanding and helpful with my child’s needs, and also making sure that I feel comfortable as well.

Phoenix's Mother

Preschool Classroom