The Goddard School of

Lewis Center

740-657-1300
7:30 am - 6:00 pm
8542 Owenfield Drive, Powell, Ohio 43065

Proudly Accredited by:

School Highlights

Catering
After School Transportation
Before School Transportation
All Organic Foods Served
Degreed Teachers
Flexible Lunch Options
Outdoor Classroom
Low Ratios
Wonder of Learning®

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Lewis Center, 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 Ruth and Kyle Arbaugh Owner

We are Ruth and Kyle Arbaugh, the proud owners of The Goddard Schools of Lewis Center, Westerville (Polaris), Grandview, and Reynoldsburg. We have two young children who attend The Goddard School of Lewis Center and have dedicated our lives to the education and care of young children. As owners, we bring a unique education and business background to our Schools. Ruth was the Dean of a private elementary school and an elementary teacher for over a decade. She has a B.S. in Elementary Education with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies from Penn State, as well as certification from Harvard and Yale. Kyle grew up in Northeast Ohio and spent 15 years as a technology entrepreneur; his most recent venture was a financial education platform. He holds a B.S. in Business Management and Marketing from Ohio Northern. Our passion is to build Schools that help develop young minds and create a welcoming community for all parents, students, and teachers.

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.

First Steps

12 - 18 m

We support and encourage children to confidently explore and develop new skills, language and ideas.

Toddlers

18 - 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.

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

Special Programs

We enhance our play-based curriculum with a range of enrichment programs designed to fit your child’s interests.
Before and After School

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

Our summer program is an exciting extension of the school year filled with lots of outdoor play and fun learning adventures!

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What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

We view the staff at Goddard Lewis Center is an extension of our family for the last 5 years. They care deeply for our children and we have been delighted with the safety, education, and fun they’ve provided for them.

Keshav & Saajan's Mother

Bridge Classroom

The staff is incredible. We feel like it’s a safe and friendly environment. Our kids seem to be developing well. We trust the school to take good care of them.

Leah & Matthew's Father

Pre-K Classroom

We’ve had a very positive experience with the school, and know that the education and support being provided is exceptional.

Journey & Kaysen's Father

Kindergarten Classroom

Goddard in Lewis Center is wonderful from top to bottom- the owners, directors, and teachers are all wonderful and have earned our trust. Each week our boys are learning new things and becoming better people.

Aaron (AJ) & Levi's Father

Preschool Classroom

I feel like Goddard is intentional about my child’s care and development. I also believe that Goddard leadership values and supports the staff and families.

Isaac & Benjamin's Mother

Infant Classroom

We are so happy with our experience for our toddler & school aged child (in the summer program) highly recommend this school.

Maeve & Rhys's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Goddard provides our child a great blend of care, empathy, fun, learning, and safety. They communicate very well, and their authenticity is a key reason for their success.

Marlo's Father

Toddler Classroom

Goddard has been wonderful since the very beginning! They are wonderful with communication weekly and I love the pictures on the Tadpole app throughout the day. It really helps as a working Mom. I can’t believe how much our daughter has learned in the past two years there! Highly recommend.

Vera & Baby 's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

Air Filtration Systems

Disinfectant Sprayer

Finger Guards

Gate Alarm

Outdoor Security Cameras

Food and Nutrition

All Organic Foods Served

Catering

Flexible Lunch Options

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language

Chess

Degreed Teachers

Digital Cameras

Dramatic Arts Space

Engineering

Exploration Room

Handwriting

Interactive Whiteboard

Learning Technologies

Low Ratios

Microscope(s)

Music Appreciation

Nutrition

Outdoor Classroom

Physical Fitness

Playground(s)

Secondary Languages

Sports & Fitness

Tablets

Tenured Teachers

Wonder of Learning®

World Cultures

Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

December 5

The Festival of Lights

All Day
December 8

RULER: "The Chocolate Covered Cookie Tantrum" by D

All Day
December 9

Christmas Card Day

All Day
December 10

Fast or Slow

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.

January 2020 - January 2030

COGNIA® ACCREDITED

Cognia (cognia.org) is a global organization with a holistic approach to continuous improvement of education through accreditation and certification, assessment, professional learning and customized improvement services.

June 2011 - June 2028

STEP UP TO QUALITY SILVER

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.

May 2023 - May 2028

CONSUMER CHOICE AWARD - COLUMBUS, OH

The Consumer Choice Award recognizes establishments that have been voted by consumers as their choice for excellence.

January 2017 - January 2018

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