The Goddard School of

Rock Hill
(Webster Groves)

314-918-1210
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
906 N. Rock Hill Road, Rock Hill, Missouri 63119

Proudly Accredited by:

School Highlights

Supervised Lobby Entry
Full-Service Kitchen
Outdoor Classroom
Handwriting
Secondary Languages
American Sign Language
Yoga & Mindfulness
Physical Fitness
Chess

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Rock Hill (Webster Groves), we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. The Goddard School of Rock Hill (Webster Groves) is more than a warm and nurturing place. It's more than a great education for your child. It's peace of mind in knowing that your child is in the best possible setting, being loved and educated in a fun, individualized and child-focused manner.

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 Jody Owner

Jody McManus was inspired to open The Goddard School after falling in love with a Goddard School her daughter attended. Jody has a bachelor’s degree in psychology & a minor in business. She has two children, Morgan & Brayden. Jody is committed to providing a learning environment that fosters creativity, independence, critical thinking skills, resilience & a love of learning. She believes learning must be individualized to meet children where they are to help them achieve their full potential. The Goddard School in Rock Hill offers an array of industry-leading enrichment programs, including Chess and Spanish. They also prioritize the development of social/ emotional skills. With extensive training in “Conscious Discipline,” Goddard faculty help students learn to self-regulate and manage their emotions, which is key to their future success. Ultimately, Jody’s goal is for every graduate to feel confident, be inquisitive and remain excited about learning in kindergarten and beyond.

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

9 - 32 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

We love Goddard School - the teachers are caring and dedicated to their students, there are many great programs and activities, and we really have found a great community at the school.

William & Alexander's Mother

Twos Classroom

We have loved our experience at Goddard. Our son is learning and growing so much with the care and activities he has every day there. I love the focus on choices and emotional growth as well.

Joshua's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Everyone is so thoughtful and caring, they treat our kids as if they were their own. We also love the curriculum.

Luke & Samuel & Kellen's Mother

Goddard Graduate

Nurturing environment, great teachers and staff, strong age-appropriate academics, school community that involves and welcomes parents

Leo & June's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Most caring, wonderful teachers; beautiful and safe environment; strong sense of community

Noelle's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Great teachers and staff who have longer tenure than most other early childhood schools. The structure of the day starting with breakfast for all. Structure of the classrooms being incrementally age appropriate. Very well kept facilities.

Gregory's Father

Pre-K Classroom

Extremely welcoming, positive environment. My child is thriving and learning so much.

Mila 's Mother

Twos Classroom

Our kids are happy. Teachers and staff are friendly. We feel our kids are safe and well taken care of. Environment seems conducive to learning and fun.

Lena & Vera's Father

Toddler Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

Biometric Entry Device

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

Chess

Computers

Degreed Teachers

Digital Cameras

Engineering

Full-Service Kitchen

Handwriting

Interactive Whiteboard

Learning Technologies

Literacy Nook

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

Frozen Day!

All Day
December 5

Enrichment: B.A.S.E

9 - 10 AM
December 6

Parent's Day Out!

10:30 AM - 3 PM
December 7

Enrichment: Spanish

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.

SECURE EDUCATION CONSULTANTS (SEC)

Secure Education Consultants is a company owned and operated by former US Secret Service Agents designed to help us take our safety and security to the highest level possible. SEC is a group of highly-skilled security and protection experts. The SEC team specializes in analyzing facilities, developing Emergency Preparedness Plans, and preparing faculty and staff to appropriately confront emergencies of all kinds.

January 2020 - January 2022

KIDS AWARD - SAINT LOUIS CRISIS NURSERY

The Kids Award honors individuals and organizations who are most concerned with doing what’s right for the love of local families & helping children who can’t help themselves. The Saint Louis Crisis Nursery is committed to the prevention of child abuse and neglect and provides emergency intervention, respite care and support to families in crisis.

January 2019 - January 2020

MARKET OF EXCELLENCE

The Market of Excellence Award is presented annually and acknowledges a market that has demonstrated the best collaborative effort in representing The Goddard School in their community.

January 2016 - January 2017

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