The Goddard School of

Medina

330-721-4400
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
5138 Normandy Park, Medina, Ohio 44256

Proudly Accredited by:

School Highlights

Private Kindergarten
American Sign Language
Art History
Playground(s)
Finger Guards
World Cultures
Handwriting
Learning Technologies
Music Appreciation

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Medina, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. Our experienced teachers, nurturing environment, and engaging curriculum build a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Conveniently located off Rt 18 and I-71, we offer high-quality childcare and education for infants, toddlers, preschool, pre-K, and kindergarten. When you choose The Goddard School of Medina, you’re choosing a community that values your child’s happiness and success. Extraordinary awaits here—where learning meets joy and every day is an adventure!

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.

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.

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 Ivonne On-Site Owner

Miss Ivonne was born and raised in Mexico City. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from La Escuela Superior de Comercio y Administración in Mexico City and holds a Master of Business Administration from Kent State University. A proud Medina resident for over 22 years, Ms. Ivonne loves her community and is thrilled to be part of The Goddard School family — a place that also shaped her own children, who attended this school. Her own positive experiences as a parent inspire her commitment to providing every child with a safe, nurturing, and engaging first school experience. In her free time, Ms. Ivonne enjoys growing vegetables and flowers in her garden and hosting events at her home for friends and family. One of her favorite books is “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” because it teaches children about possibilities, choices, consequences, and rewards in a fun, rhythmic, and inspiring way.

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.

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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!

Additional Programs Offered

Private Kindergarten

Our private kindergarten program focuses on fun learning experiences that will prepare your children for success in first grade and beyond!
Summer Camp

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 are very happy with the curriculum and activities our child is able to participate in. The updates are amazing with pictures and a daily report right to your phone!

Scarlett's Mother

Kindergarten Classroom

We love how many experiences our 5 month old gets to have! The daily updates and pictures are wonderful!

Ryan's Mother

Infant Classroom

We love how engaged our daughter is all day. We also love how caring and involved her teachers and all the staff are at the Goddard School !

Genevieve's Mother

Preschool Classroom

You are all wonderful. I love the daily photos and feedback from the teachers. The curriculum is diverse and it’s really wonderful that you encompass holidays an culture from around the world. My child loves coming to school!

Aria & Isaiah's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

The school has exceeded our expectations before and during the pandemic. The owner and staff are amazing and truly care for the children like they are their own. We are pleased with how well our son is learning and feel he will be well prepared for life.

Zachary's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

The teachers are personable and we feel like they truly care about our kids. Great curriculum. Safe.

Savannah & Story's Mother

Toddler Classroom

We love Goddard and are so thankful for the teachers and office staff! Our son loves going and gets sad when it’s not a school day! Because of them, he is ready for kindergarten next year!

*Jacob's Mother

Goddard Graduate

They are so kind and attentive to our son. He absolutely loves going into his classroom every morning and we know exactly why!

Benjamin's Mother

Infant Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

Finger Guards

Gate Alarm

Outdoor Security Cameras

Supervised Lobby Entry

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

Art History

Degreed Teachers

Engineering

Handwriting

Learning Technologies

Music Appreciation

Physical Fitness

Playground(s)

Secondary Languages

Sports & Fitness

Wonder of Learning®

World Cultures

Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

December 9

Storytime with Miss Lori!

All Day
December 12

Holiday Concert

3:30 - 4 PM
December 19

Pajama Day!

All Day
December 19

Polar express watch party

1 - 2 PM

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.

STEP UP TO QUALITY GOLD

Step Up to Quality (SUTQ) is a three-tier quality rating and improvement system for Ohio's early learning and development programs. SUTQ recognizes and promotes programs that meet and exceed quality program standards.

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