The Goddard School of

Raleigh
(Ridge Road)

919-578-8883
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
1215 Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607

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School Highlights

Music Appreciation
American Sign Language
Biometric Entry Device
Rock Wall
Finger Guards
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
Gate Alarm
Halo
Yoga & Mindfulness

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Raleigh (Ridge Road), we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. We are more than a daycare, we are Raleigh’s premier Early Childhood Education center.

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 Jon Owner

After owning separate successful businesses, Jon and his wife, Ami, moved to Raleigh in 2010 from Colorado with the intention of starting a family business together. This would also allow their two young children to be closer to their grandparents. Jon and Ami quickly realized a shortage of private, quality childhood education centers for their own children. They learned about Goddard and their opportunity to provide children the opportunity to grow through exploration and hands-on learning. They recognize the importance of a safe and nurturing learning environment. We are excited and proud to be a part of The Goddard School and the Raleigh Community and are committed to providing the highest quality preschool experience for children in the Triangle”

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.

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What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

Great communication. Wonderful teachers. Our daughter loves going!

Scarlett & Caleb's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

The teachers

Logan & Mila Michelle & Calvin's Mother

Toddler Classroom

We have been incredibly happy with the transition into Goddard. Our child’s teachers are kind, welcoming, and give our child everything he needs to be successful.

Spencer Rhodes's Mother

Toddler Classroom

I could list a lot of reasons, but I truly love how they show appreciation towards all of the staff in the school. The communication between directors and teachers does not seem to be lacking at all. They do a great job at communicating with us as well when it comes to our child. We just love this school so much! Everyone is fantastic!

Penelope & Meredith's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

We just completed our 3rd year of being with Goddard this past October and continue to be extremely satisfied with the care and attention of all the teachers and staff and the curriculum program as a whole.

Zachary's Father

Pre-K Classroom

The staff is fantastic. My child is safe, loved, and well-cared for. I never have to worry about anything when he is there because I know he is in good hands. He older brother went through this school as well, and he was well-prepared for elementary school both academically and socially.

Desmond & Nash's Mother

Twos Classroom

This is an excellent environment for child development, and I've recommended it to my friends with young children so they can become part of the Goddard family.

Anna's Father

Pre-K Classroom

We love all the teachers and staff. They all know and seem to love our son. we are confident he is safe and well cared for in an environment that encourages both academic and socioeconomic learning.

Parsons & Charlie's Mother

Preschool Classroom