The Goddard School of

Apex
(Green Level West)

919-258-2000
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
3701 Green Level West Road, Apex, North Carolina 27523

Proudly Accredited by:

School Highlights

Outdoor Classroom
American Sign Language
Secondary Languages
Yoga & Mindfulness
Halo
Parking Lot Bollards
Dance
Degreed Teachers
Finger Guards

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Apex (Green Level West), 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Lisa and Frank School Owners

Lisa and Frank Cariello are excited to bring The Goddard School to the Apex, Green Level West area. We have been on-site owners of The Goddard School for the past sixteen years. Lisa holds a BS degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois and spent 16 years as a research and project engineer. Frank is a Meteorologist with a BS degree from Northern Illinois University. He spent 20 years on-air in both television and radio. Arriving in Cary, NC in 2002, we had three children in care at The Goddard School. We understand the peace of mind that a secure, friendly center with great early childhood experiences can bring a family. We opened our first center in 2005 in Apex. While our boys have moved on, we look forward to continuing to bring the Goddard experience to families in Apex and Cary.

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

The staff is exceptional, the owners are consistently present and engaged, and the facility is always clean, safe, and well maintained. It truly feels like a place where children are cared for and supported every day

Leo & Baby's Father

Preschool Classroom

The owners are good hearted people who love children and the families that come in there. They host family events all the time to bring our Goddard community together. We have made several friends through these events they host. In addition, many teachers like Mia,Smita,Asha,Crystal and Leah are wonderful teachers. The Admin staff Rita,Kayla and Amy are top notch and are always on their A game. We are proud to have enrolled both of daughters here.

Sia & Mila's Father

Pre-K Classroom

We love the setup of the school, all the teachers and staff are fantastic, and my child loves going and gets excited to go to school every day!

Luther & Baby's Father

Toddler Classroom

Great communication, excellent curriculum, kind and engaged teachers, fun!

Caleb & Colby's Mother

Twos Classroom

Our child loves coming to school each day. His teachers have created a classroom community where kids feel safe and have fun. Our son has not only grown in his social emotional skills but also in early literacy and math skills. The play based learning allows for exposure without pressure and we love that.

Luka & Lily's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Teachers are absolutely wonderful, staff are super friendly and very responsive. Safe and supportive environment for my little one!

Levi (Paul)'s Mother

Preschool Classroom

We could not have picked a better preschool experience for our child. Everyone at Goddard loves kids and wants to help them succeed. We’re so fortunate!

Elliott's Father

Pre-K Classroom

The Goddard School of Apex (Green Level West) is a very warm, friendly, diverse and nurturing environment for young children. The owners, administrators, educators and support staff are experienced and just terrific people overall.

Nova & Brooklynn's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

Finger Guards

Gate Alarm

Halo

Iris Scanner

Outdoor Security Cameras

Parking Lot Bollards

Food and Nutrition

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language

Dance

Degreed Teachers

Indoor Gym

Learning Technologies

Music Appreciation

Outdoor Classroom

Physical Fitness

Secondary Languages

Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

December 9

Llama Day

All Day
December 9

Spanish Class Today

10 AM - 1 PM
December 10

Soccer Shots

3 - 5 PM
December 10

Winterfest

3 - 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.

COGNIA® ACCREDITED

Cognia (cognia.org) is a global organization with a holistic approach to continuous improvement of education through accreditation and certification, assessment, professional learning and customized improvement services.

July 2025

NORTH CAROLINA RATED

Level 5

The North Carolina Division of Child Development (DCD) issues star rated licenses to all eligible childcare centers. Facilities can receive one to five stars. A rating of one star means that a childcare program meets North Carolina’s minimum licensing standards for childcare. Programs that choose to voluntarily meet higher standards can apply for a two to five star license. The star rating scores in two quality components - Staff Education and Program Standards.

January 2022 - January 2026

CHILD CARE AWARE®

Child Care Aware is the nation's most respected hub of information for parents and child care providers. A program of Child Care Aware of America, Child Care Aware helps families learn more about the elements of quality child care and how to locate programs in their communities. Child Care Aware also provides child care providers with access to resources for their child care programs.

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