The Goddard School of

Wake Forest

919-570-1005
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
1308 Heritage Links Drive, Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587

Proudly Accredited by:

School Highlights

American Sign Language
Computers
Degreed Teachers
Disinfectant Sprayer
Finger Guards
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
Gate Alarm
Hand Scanner
Handwriting

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Wake Forest, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. We are more than just a daycare. For over 20 years, we have been dedicated to early childhood development, providing a nurturing and enriching environment for young learners. Utilizing Goddard’s Wonder of Learning curriculum—rooted in scientifically proven methods that support brain development—the school offers engaging, meaningful experiences designed to help each child reach their full potential.

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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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

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

My kids enjoy coming to school and like all of their teachers.

Ryann & Logan & Lucas & Rowen's Mother

Infant Classroom

Very strong systems and operations, safe environment, and empowering for kids.

Jax's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Attentive teachers that care about my child. Clean and hygienic facility. Teachers assisting with potty training ensuring the same potty training routine from home is kept during school hours.

Marshall & Riley's Mother

Bridge Classroom

We are very happy with the school support and communication!

Luca 's Mother

Infant Classroom

I feel my child is safe and learns so much at Goddard.

Caden & Theo's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Excellent staff, facilities and management.

Harrison's Father

Pre-K Classroom

Great with the kids give them love and care as if they are their own

Ryann & Logan & Lucas & Rowen's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Staff is all amazing, professional and genuinely care for the kids.

Jaxon & Colson's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

Disinfectant Sprayer

Finger Guards

Gate Alarm

Hand Scanner

Outdoor Security Cameras

Supervised Lobby Entry

Food and Nutrition

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language

Computers

Degreed Teachers

Handwriting

Learning Technologies

Low Ratios

Nutrition

Physical Fitness

Playground(s)

Secondary Languages

Wonder of Learning®

Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

December 8

The Wheels on the Bus

9 - 9:15 AM
December 9

Transportation Spatial Commands

10 - 11 AM
December 11

Holiday Concerts

4 - 6 PM
December 12

Programming a Path

10 - 11 AM

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.

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.

August 2024 - August 2027

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.

NAEYC ACCREDITED

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accredits early childhood programs according to health, safety and education standards. The standards are intended to provide a reliable and accountable accreditation system to encourage the field of early childhood education to strive for a new level of excellence.

October 2021 - October 2026

READER'S CHOICE - METRO MAGAZINE

This award recognizes the best in the Triangle area as voted by the readers of Metro Magazine.

January 2011 - January 2012

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