The Goddard School of

Lee's Summit

816-600-0700
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
1000 SW Longview Park Drive, Lees Summit, Missouri 64081

School Highlights

On-Site Cook
American Sign Language
Learning Technologies
Disinfectant Sprayer
Engineering
Finger Guards
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
Gate Alarm
Handwriting

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Lee's Summit, 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 Summer Onsite Owner

Summer Borgmann is the proud new on-site owner of the Goddard School Longview! Summer, her husband David, and their two children live in Lee’s Summit and love being involved in such an active community. In their spare time, you will find Summer and her family outside on a lake, a river, camping or hiking. They love all things outdoors and you'll see evidence of that throughout the school. Summer holds a bachelor's degree in Sociology from the University of Oregon. She's had various roles throughout her career, however it’s her experience in education and mental health that has sparked a passion for Early Childhood Education. She understands the importance of character development and knows that instilling a love of learning throughout a child's early years sets the tone for the rest of their educational experiences. Summer is passionate about creating a safe, fun learning environment and is extremely honored and excited to partner with you in your child's early learning journey.

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.
Summer Fun

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

Teachers seem very engaged. Good communication on app. Great activities throughout the day!

Emily & Ethan's Mother

Junior-K Classroom

The Goddard School has been a great place for our child. She is learning academic, social, and life skills all while having TONS of fun. All of the teachers and staff are so kind and helpful. It has been an amazing place for the first years of school for our child.

Makena's Mother

Junior-K Classroom

We love just how much the school staff and faculty care about our kids. The three of them have grown and learned so much during their time at Goddard. We are so thankful for the choice that we made when deciding on child care.

Addison & Declan & Logan's Father

Preschool Classroom

The whole place is great. The teachers are so nice and great at what they do. They all know my son by name and make sure to acknowledge him. They have such fun projects and events.

Andrew's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Everything from the staff, teachers, curriculum, activities have been wonderful. We've attended Goddard for 4 years and our son looks forward to going everyday; they are wonderful!

Henry's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Love the positive learning environment, dedicated teachers and safe atmosphere.

Brody's Mother

Toddler Classroom

The organization is amazing, they are prompt to respond and the staff knows your name the second you walk in the door. We love Goddard and we like recommend without hesitation.

Sloane & Crosby's Mother

Preschool Classroom

The structure, learning environment, and the feeing that our kids are getting the best care and attention.

Vanessa & Amelia's Father

Toddler Classroom