The Goddard School of

Albany

838-280-1100
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
400 Patroon Creek Blvd, Albany, New York 12203

School Highlights

American Sign Language
Child Learning Kitchen
Dramatic Arts Space
Handwriting
Music Appreciation
Physical Fitness
Playground(s)
Secondary Languages
Yoga & Mindfulness

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Albany, 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 Heather Owner

As co-owner of The Goddard School of Albany, Heather is honored to bring the first Goddard School to the Capital District! The Goddard School offers a unique experience which will be an exciting addition to early childhood education for this community. Coming from a family of life-long educators and having worked in healthcare for nearly 20 years, this opportunity will allow Heather to blend these two passions to provide a program that offers high quality educational programming with a focus on health and safety to help prepare your children for kindergarten and beyond. She and her husband, Dave, love spending time with their family, exploring nature, and traveling. They are looking forward to enrolling their three children at The Goddard School of Albany right alongside your children!

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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

We can't wait for your review! In the meantime, hear from another family about why they love their Goddard village.

"We feel so grateful for The Goddard School^® and its teachers and school leaders! Our child has absolutely loved each day from the very beginning. He has grown so much socially, emotionally and academically. The balance of 1-on-1 and whole group activities is perfect. And we really appreciate all the pictures with lesson summaries so that we can discuss with our son and reinforce at home."

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

We work tirelessly to ensure your child thrives in a healthy, safe environment, so you have peace of mind, and they can focus on learning and growing.