The Goddard School of

South Reno

School Phone Number: 775-853-0511

, School Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

School Address: 8650 Technology Way, Reno, Nevada 89521

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School Highlights

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American Sign Language
Antimicrobial Treatments
Disinfectant Sprayer
Finger Guards
Gate Alarm
Halo
Handwriting
Learning Technologies
Music Appreciation

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Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of South Reno, 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.

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 Chelli & Ryan Onsite Owner

Since the school's inception in 2008, Chelli and Ryan Motherway have been the on-site owners of The Goddard School in South Reno. Chelli has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Baldwin-Wallace University. Prior to becoming an owner of The Goddard School, she worked in the field of human resource management focusing on employee relations. Ryan earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from UCLA and has a MBA from Case Western University. Prior to Goddard, he worked in the field of industrial distribution. During his tenure, he gained valuable experience in operations management. They have two children who are both graduates of The Goddard School and are excited to provide families the same great experience they had as Goddard parents.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

I really appreciate the administration and teachers at the school. They foster a great environment, and it clearly has a positive impact on my son. The administration is transparent and handles challenging situations very well. I’m very happy with how organized and joyful everyone seems to be while working there. My son is happy to go to school every day; he knows all the teachers’ names, and everyone knows him.

Aaron's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Goddard has been the most welcoming and accommodating school we’ve ever been a part of. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience for our son.

Jack's Father

Pre-K Classroom

The Directors and Teachers have been absolutely wonderful. We always speak highly of the care and education our daughter has received since she’s been attending Goddard! It’s wild to think it’s already been 2 years. I’m dreading the day she has to leave Goddard.

Eleanor's Father

Preschool Classroom

The program is high quality with a focus on education, warmth, and safety even at the youngest ages. I feel extremely confident in the staff's ability to care for my child and in my child's happiness with the staff.

Rosalind's Mother

Infant Classroom

-Consistent staff -Friendly, competent, and caring caregivers -Great teachers who help our child learn -Lots of outdoor time and creative activities

Miles's Mother

Toddler Classroom

I find the teachers and staff caring and always going that extra mile to make a difference

Ameya's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

10/10. I trust all of the teachers and staff with my child. They are great communicators, document everything, and everything is always clean and the kids are happy and excited at drop off.

Lacy's Mother

Preschool Classroom

We have been to The Goddard school South Reno for four years. We love all the teachers we have. They have been providing great care to our kids.

Kelton & Allyson's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

Antimicrobial Treatments
Disinfectant Sprayer
Finger Guards

Gate Alarm
Halo
Non-Biometric Security Scanner
Outdoor Security Cameras
Supervised Lobby Entry
Zono

Food and Nutrition

Caring for your child includes ensuring that they're fueled up and ready to learn and play!

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language
Handwriting
Learning Technologies

Music Appreciation
Physical Fitness
Playground(s)
Secondary Languages
Sports & Fitness
Tenured Teachers
Wonder of Learning®
Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

December 16

Holiday Prints

All Day
December 16

Happy Birthday Ms. Erin

All Day
December 17

Holiday Performances: Penguin, Monkey, Polar Bear,

9:15 - 11:45 AM
December 18

Holiday Performances: Pandas, Giraffes, Foxes, Eag

9:15 - 11:30 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.

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 2016 - April 2027

NEVADA SILVER STATE STARS QUALITY RATING AND IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM

4 STARS

Nevada’s Silver State Stars Quality Rating and Improvement System is a voluntary program used to assess, improve and communicate the level of quality in early childhood programs. Programs are assigned a rating from 1 to 5 stars to assist parents in finding quality care and education provider for their child.

April 2025 - April 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.

January 2020 - January 2030

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE FOR EDUCATION

The Circle of Excellence Award for Education acknowledges Goddard Schools that provide the highest-quality and most consistent educational programs in every classroom. To be considered for the award, each School must earn one of the top two ratings of its state’s licensing program, become accredited by at least one of the four primary accreditors or achieve P21 (Partnership for 21st Century Learning) Exemplar status. Schools that earn this award represent some of the top education programs in our system.

January 2021 - January 2023

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The Goddard School of South Reno

School Highlights

Where They Start Matters

The Goddard Difference

Curriculum

Expert, Caring Teachers

Leading with Curiosity

Meet Chelli & Ryan Onsite Owner

Discover Our Classrooms

Infant

Toddlers

Twos

Bridge

Preschool

Pre-K

Additional Programs Offered

Special Programs

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

NAEYC ACCREDITED

NEVADA SILVER STATE STARS QUALITY RATING AND IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM

CHILD CARE AWARE®

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE FOR EDUCATION

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The Goddard School of

South Reno