The Goddard School of

Lee's Summit
(Lakewood)

816-293-9393
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
3301 NE Ralph Powell Road, Lees Summit, Missouri 64064

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School Highlights

Air Filtration Systems
American Sign Language
Computers
Playground(s)
Interactive Whiteboard
Handwriting
Finger Guards
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
Gate Alarm

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Lee's Summit (Lakewood), 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 Abby Owner

Abby Hendren is the Owner of The Goddard School – Lakewood. She and her husband, Shane, have lived in Lee’s Summit for 15 years, and were both raised in the area. Abby is from St. Joseph, MO, and Shane is a Blue Springs High School graduate. Abby & Shane met at Missouri State University and their love for Missouri & outdoor adventures is evident in the decor of the school and in their personal lives, as they spend their free time with their two young boys, camping, hiking, and doing anything outdoors they can! Abby has always been passionate about education and knows the importance of the role children’s educators play in their development & learning experience. Abby grew up helping her mom, a now retired elementary school teacher, in her classrooms and realized the impact a safe, nurturing environment has on children’s capacity to learn and to WANT to come to school. Abby is passionate about instilling a love for both learning and for school from the youngest age possible!

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

I love the activities and stimulation my child receives. I enjoy that outdoor activities are planned as well during nice weather/summer. I like the food menu served to the kids. The staff is all very friendly and inviting. Can’t say enough good things!

Aurora's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Everyone has been kind and helpful and have taken utmost care for my daughter!

Amira's Mother

Infant Classroom

I continue to be impressed with how dedicated the Goddard school is to making every day a new special learning activity for each child. My wife and I are constantly hearing stories from my son about everything he is doing! He loves being at school and always has the biggest smile when coming and going! We couldn’t be more pleased!

Joshua & Audrey's Father

Preschool Classroom

Everything! I don't have one complaint. It is so nice knowing the kiddos are spending the day with people that truly care about them, and are wonderful teachers on top of it.

Zoe's Mother

Preschool Classroom

My daughter loves going to school. No more tears and tearing her off of me during drop offs in the mornings!! The staff is very responsive to questions and suggestions. The staff also works hard to know each child individually. We are very thankful to of found Goddard School.

Makenna's Mother

Toddler Classroom

I love that there is always a smiling face when my child arrives and departs as well as the enriching environment that my child is encouraged to thrive in while at school. I also appreciate the holistic curriculum that address social and emotional development with the same focus as academics (i.e. science, literacy).

Henley's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Every single thing! I love how happy my child is, the potty trained her, I love what she is learning I love how kind everyone is and being filled in on how her day is going!

Harper & Adelyn's Mother

Preschool Classroom

I love the hands on learning experiences! The enrichment programs are fantastic.

Ainzley'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

Disinfectant Sprayer

Finger Guards

Gate Alarm

Iris Scanner

Outdoor Security Cameras

Parking Lot Bollards

Supervised Lobby Entry

Food and Nutrition

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

On-Site Cook

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language

Computers

Dance

Degreed Teachers

Engineering

Handwriting

Interactive Whiteboard

Learning Technologies

Microscope(s)

Music Appreciation

Nutrition

Physical Fitness

Playground(s)

STEAM Cart/Computer Lab

Secondary Languages

Tablets

Tenured Teachers

Wonder of Learning®

Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

December 5

RED Friday!

All Day
December 12

RED Friday!

All Day
December 24

School Closed

5 - 6 PM
December 25

School Closed

5 - 6 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.

BRAND AMBASSADOR AWARD

The Brand Ambassador Award acknowledges a franchisee that has gone above and beyond Goddard’s system standards to keep its facility and program current and competitive while meeting the highest standards in the areas of quality assurance, business operations, brand standards, marketing, advertising and public relations.

March 2025

EMERGING LEADER AWARD

The Emerging Leader Award recognizes a newer franchisee who demonstrates a passion for their work and shows promise in making a significant impact since opening their school. This award exemplifies a spirit of dedication and resourcefulness and highlights a newer franchisee who truly lives the values of The Goddard School by providing exceptional service to their students, families and faculty.

October 2022

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