The Goddard School of

Cary
(Lochmere)

919-307-5200
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
2385 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, North Carolina 27518

Proudly Accredited by:

School Highlights

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
Music Appreciation
Sports & Fitness
Handwriting
Non-Biometric Security Scanner
Gate Alarm
Outdoor Security Cameras
Playground(s)
Finger Guards

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Cary (Lochmere), we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. Enroll Fall 2025! Our school offers families a place for children to receive early learning opportunities in a safe, loving and nurturing environment. Our 5-star rated program focuses on child led inquiry-based learning, ensuring it evokes curiosity and excitement in children and instills love for learning in young minds. Enlightening curious little minds and giving a diverse and colorful experience every day builds on children's innovative foundations and enjoy simple pleasure of childhood.

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 Geetika Owner

Geetika has been part of The Goddard School® community for over six years as the on-site owner of the Cary Lochmere location. As a mother of two, she knows how important it is for families to feel confident that their children are safe, happy, and thriving. With a background in biology and training in effective teaching, she has a deep appreciation for how children grow and learn best through hands-on exploration and play. Geetika is known for her warm, welcoming presence and for making every family feel like part of the school community. She loves celebrating children's and teacher's milestones, organizing special events, and partnering with parents to create meaningful school experiences. In 2024, the school became an early adopter of The Wonder of Learning™ curriculum, providing children an inquiry-based approach that encourages curiosity and discovery. Geetika finds joy in seeing the children’s smiles and hearing their laughter each day.

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.

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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.

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First Steps

12 - 18 m

We support and encourage children to confidently explore and develop new skills, language and ideas.

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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.

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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.

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Get Set

2.5 - 3.5 yrs

Little ones begin preschool routines and new ways of play, supporting all areas of continuous development.

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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.

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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

Bennett always seems happy, calm and intrigued by the activities. Willingly goes to teachers in the morning and surprises me with the new things he learns. Impressed with the vibe in the classrooms when I get him in the afternoons.

Bennett Reid's Mother

Twos Classroom

Very happy with staff and teachers and my child’s development in his short time at Goddard. The professionalism at Goddard Cary is second to none.

Callum Charles's Father

Toddler Classroom

The teachers are incredibly passionate about helping the kids. Of all the daycare we have been to. You also have the best teacher retention, which tells me the teachers are being treated well.

Lilli & Quinn's Father

Toddler Classroom

Both of my children have gone to Goddard of Lochmere and we have been very happy with the teachers and facility.

Connor & Avery's Father

Preschool Classroom

I really enjoy the curriculum outline and activities the children are doing. The school is clean and safe, and I feel like my son has grown an incredible amount in just 30 days.

Emery Grant's Mother

Toddler Classroom

We have loved being at Goddard, everyone is so warm and friendly and the classroom structure is amazing. My daughter has learned so much just in the first month of being in the PreK 2 class.

Audrey's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Attentive staff, good educational curriculum, nice facilities, and consistently clean.

Lana's Father

Toddler Classroom

Our 2 daughters have transferred to Goddard a few weeks ago and everyone has done a great job of getting them acclimated. Our girls transitioned well and feel included. All the staff had been very nice and welcoming.

Amelia & Lily's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

Air Filtration Systems

Antimicrobial Treatments

EPA-Approved Cleaning Products

Finger Guards

Gate Alarm

Non-Biometric Security Scanner

Outdoor Security Cameras

Parking Lot Bollards

Supervised Lobby Entry

Food and Nutrition

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language

Degreed Teachers

Handwriting

Interactive Whiteboard

Music Appreciation

Playground(s)

Sports & Fitness

Wonder of Learning®

Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

December 5

Transportation Graph

All Day
December 5

Soccer Shots

All Day
December 5

Parent's Night Out!

6 - 9 PM
December 7

WOL: What is Fast? Hanukkah

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.

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.

NORTH CAROLINA RATED

5 STAR

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.

March 2022 - March 2025

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Discover what makes Goddard extraordinary.

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The Goddard School of Cary (Lochmere)

School Highlights

Where They Start Matters

The Goddard Difference

Curriculum

Expert, Caring Teachers

Leading with Curiosity

Meet Geetika Owner

Discover Our Classrooms

Infant

First Steps

Toddlers

Twos

Get Set

Preschool

Pre-K

Additional Programs Offered

Special Programs

Summer Fun

What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

Health and Safety

Food and Nutrition

Enrichment and Environment

Preview the Fun

Upcoming Events

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Care You Can Trust

CHILD CARE AWARE®

NORTH CAROLINA RATED

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The Goddard School of

Cary
(Lochmere)