The Goddard School of

Lake Orion

248-364-4401
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
935 E. Silverbell Road, Lake Orion, Michigan 48360

Proudly Accredited by:

School Highlights

After School
American Sign Language
Art History
Before School
Catering
Chess
Computers
Custom Key Code Entry
Dance

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Lake Orion, 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 Kellie Owner

As the first Goddard School in Michigan, Kellie was so proud to build and open The Goddard School in Lake Orion in 2007. She has been a part of the Lake Orion/Rochester area her entire life and is committed to providing the highest quality preschool education for the children of her community. Kellie’s passion for educating and caring for children is prevalent the moment you enter her school. It also shows in her charitable work with local children’s charities that share her passion for the importance of high quality early childhood education. Kellie has a BA in Pre-law/Political Science and was also a collegiate tennis player. Her past entrepreneurial business background consisted of owning businesses in real estate, land development and construction.

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 Camp

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

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What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

You guys are awesome! Love everything about Goddard!

Logan's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

The school is very organized, well maintained. Teachers are very nice and taking responsibilities, taking care of kids well.

Cecilia*^ & Charles's Mother

Infant Classroom

great teachers, nice and approchable staff members

Amelia 's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Tommy loves school. He has learned new things academically, and he has improved his social skills.

Tommy*^'s Mother

Pre-K Classroom

We have absolutely loved Goddard. I love how no matter what classroom my child is in, every teacher knows his name and who he is. There is still low turnover with staff, which is impressive for a daycare at this time.

Liam's Mother

Toddler Classroom

My kid has been going here for 4 years now. The teachers , staffs are extremely friendly and reachable. Their curriculum , daily updates are really great and helpful.

Gianna & Shawn*^'s Mother

Pre-K Classroom

They do a great job of keeping the kids engaged and busy. Our 2nd child to attend and been very happy with everything. Kids always seem happy to go and when the day ends as well.

Lana & Kaelyn & Lydia's Father

Toddler Classroom

This is the best school ever. The Director is top notch!

Samuel & Charles & Lucille's Father

Pre-K Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

Custom Key Code Entry

Finger Guards

Gate Alarm

Hand Scanner

Key Fobs

Outdoor Security Cameras

Supervised Lobby Entry

Water Filtration System

Food and Nutrition

Catering

Flexible Lunch Options

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Order Food

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language

Art History

Chess

Computers

Dance

Degreed Teachers

Engineering

Handwriting

Interactive Whiteboard

Learning Technologies

Literacy Nook

Music Appreciation

Nutrition

Outdoor Classroom

Physical Fitness

Playground(s)

Robotics

STEAM Cart/Computer Lab

Secondary Languages

Sports & Fitness

Tablets

Wonder of Learning®

World Cultures

Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

December 5

Pizza Day!

11 AM - 12 PM
December 8

How do people move?

12 - 1 PM
December 9

Transportation Art

12 - 1 PM
December 10

Yoga Boat Pose

12 - 1 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.

NAEYC ACCREDITED

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.

September 2022 - March 2028

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE PRESIDENT’S CLUB

The Circle of Excellence President’s Club Award recognizes franchisees that meet the highest standards set by Goddard Systems in the areas of health and safety, curriculum, overall quality, punctual reporting and business operations. Eligibility is limited to franchisees that achieved the highest level of excellence, scoring in the top ten percent in each category.

January 2021 - January 2023

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 2016 - January 2018

YOUTH IMPACT AWARD

This award is presented to a chamber member who contributes to the youth of the Orion area in the areas of entrepreneurship and education.

January 2015 - January 2016

BEST OF THE BEST READERS' CHOICE - THE LAKE ORION REVIEW

This award recognizes the best in Lake Orion as voted by the readers of The Lake Orion Review.