The Goddard School of

Grandview

School Phone Number: 614-398-3222

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

School Address: 1175 Bobcat Avenue, Grandview Heights, Ohio 43212

School Highlights

Catering
Low Ratios
Indoor Gym
Degreed Teachers
Yoga & Mindfulness
Physical Fitness
Dance
Summer Camp
After School Transportation

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Grandview, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. We exceed state standards with smaller group sizes during our core school day, creating a calmer, more personalized learning experience. Our all-inclusive program — featuring nutritious meals, diapers and wipes, and enriching extracurriculars — reflects our commitment to providing a seamless, elevated school environment for both children and families.

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.

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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.

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.

Igniting Confident Learners From Infancy to Kindergarten

A private early education with expert teachers, hands-on learning, meals, diapers & enrichment -- building confidence and curiosity every day.

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Meet Crystal Gibney Head of School & Managing Partner

Crystal Gibney is the Head of School at The Goddard School of Grandview. She leads the daily operations, educational execution, and team development at the flagship campus, setting the standard for excellence across the organization. Crystal works closely with teachers to ensure strong curriculum implementation, structured and engaging classrooms, and clear, consistent communication with families. She holds high expectations for safety, professionalism, and learning outcomes while fostering a positive and supportive school culture. With extensive experience within the Goddard system, Crystal understands what exceptional early childhood education requires at every level of a school. As both an educator and a parent of two daughters who attended Goddard, she is deeply committed to creating an environment where children build confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

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Classrooms & Programs

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.

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Kindergarten

5 - 6 yrs

Hands-on learning and a focus on social-emotional development in our Kindergarten classroom will prepare your child for success in first grade and beyond!

Summer at Goddard

Summer at Goddard is all about capturing the carefree feeling of the season. Your child will learn, play and grow in a safe, familiar environment with expert teachers guiding them as they explore, make friends and build confidence.

Before and After School

Make busy mornings and afternoon commutes a little easier with our before- and after-school program!

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

Explore all the features and programs found at The Goddard School of Grandview.

Health and Safety

Biometric Entry Device
Finger Guards
Gate Alarm

Iris Scanner
Key Fobs
Outdoor Security Cameras
Parking Lot Bollards
Zono

Food and Nutrition

All Organic Foods Served
Catering
Flexible Lunch Options

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language
Art History
Computers

Dance
Degreed Teachers
Engineering
Handwriting
Imagination Playground
Indoor Gym
Interactive Whiteboard
Learning Technologies
Low Ratios
Music Appreciation
Nutrition
Physical Fitness
Playground(s)
Rock Wall
Secondary Languages
Sports & Fitness
Tablets
Tenured Teachers
Wonder of Learning®
World Cultures
Yoga & Mindfulness

What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

We love the people at Goddard and feel that it’s clean, safe, engaging and that our son is very much cared for and supported! They definitely care deeply for the children and families and we have overall had a very positive experience.

Axel & Torgan's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Our teachers are professional, organized and truly care for our child! We know he is in good hands at Goddard.

Emmett's Mother

Infant Classroom

Our son loves coming to school every morning. From the teachers to the administrators, everyone has a vested interest in each child’s growth. The communication we receive is also top notch. I could not be happier with The Grandview Goddard.

Rory's Father

Infant Classroom

the new management has been wonderful and the kids love coming to school! thank you for everything!

Liliana & Ben's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

My son's speech has developed so much! He is so excited for school everyday and truly stays so active and happy while at school

Jagger's Mother

Toddler Classroom

The teachers in the infant room are so friendly and positive. They get so excited to see my kid and he is all smiles on the way in and out. We also talk about sleeping and eating and baby behavior regularly and they’re so open to supporting whatever we’re doing at home.

Harrison's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Goddard Grandview staff are wonderful! We love sending our kids there and have recommended the school to friends since we started going. They always keep us updated and go above and beyond to support the kids. Always kept nice and welcoming!

Austin & Kolton's Mother

Preschool Classroom

All the teachers are amazing. My baby loves going to school. She is so happy everyday.

Celeste's Mother

Infant Classroom

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms at The Goddard School of Grandview.

Upcoming Events

March 16

March Book Madness - Elite 8

All Day
March 17

Shamrock Party

All Day
March 18

How can we find patterns in our environment?

All Day
March 18

Pizza Day!

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.

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