The Goddard School of

Rocky River

4.8 (38 reviews)

School Phone Number: 440-925-5999

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

School Address: 19336 Detroit Road, Rocky River, Ohio 44116

School Highlights

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American Sign Language
Rock Wall
Dance
Sports & Fitness
Engineering
Music Appreciation
Gate Alarm
Handwriting
Iris Scanner

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Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Rocky River, 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.

Goddard Great Start Scholarship

We believe children deserve the greatest start so they can become the best versions of themselves. The Goddard Great Start Scholarship offers an opportunity for two families, one new and one existing, to receive a full year of tuition! Applications close May 1, 2026.

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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.

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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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 Amar Owner

Mr. Amar is the Owner of The Goddard School of Rocky River, Ohio. As both a parent and an educational leader, Amar is deeply passionate about creating a joyful, safe, and nurturing place where children can grow, learn, and discover their unique potential. Amar holds a Master’s degree in Healthcare Management from Columbia University. He brings his background in leadership and management to ensure that every child receives the highest quality early childhood education and care. He believes that building strong relationships with families and fostering a love of learning from an early age lays the foundation for lifelong success. Amar lives in Avon Lake with his wife, Rima, and their two children, Mila and Sahil, who both attend The Goddard School. He takes great pride in serving the Goddard community and supporting each child’s growth and development.

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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.

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

Finger Guards
Gate Alarm
Iris Scanner

Outdoor Security Cameras
Parking Lot Bollards
Supervised Lobby Entry
Water Filtration System
Zono

Food and Nutrition

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language
Chess
Dance

Engineering
Handwriting
Literacy Nook
Music Appreciation
Physical Fitness
Playground(s)
Rock Wall
Secondary Languages
Sports & Fitness
Yoga & Mindfulness

What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

Since my son has been at The Goddard School I’ve noticed so many improvements in his writing, math, and artistic abilities. I love the daily updates and lesson plans that are sent so we can have conversations about what he did that day at school and dive further into it at home.

Karson's Mother

Junior-K Classroom

Incredibly organized and well-run school. We have been so pleased with all the teachers and staff. Everyone is kind and knows how to teach while making it fun!

Maeve's Mother

Preschool Classroom

The Goddard School has been tremendous top to bottom. We as a family love participating in the Community they have built.

Wesley 's Father

Preschool Classroom

Our daughter loves it here, and we couldn't be happier. She has grown so much, and seems to learn something new everyday. We / She feels safe there and the teachers have all been great!

Mackenzie & Naomi's Father

Pre-K Classroom

Everyone there genuinely cares about each individual and adjusts to the children as they grow. Fantastic owner and staff! They are constantly innovating on ways to have fun and teach the kids at the same time, offering programs like summer camps with special guests and themes or the water days on the hot and steamy days!

Virginia's Father

Toddler Classroom

We've had a wonderful experience with the staff and policies navigating the complex Covid era of schooling. Additionally we love the daily reports and photos for midday updates and how each instructor has given us anecdotes and feedback on our child's development.

Rory's Father

Toddler Classroom

We love that our kids love to go to school every day and they are so excited to meet their friends and Teachers. Teachers are amazing and they take such wonderful care of our kids. We like the strong curriculum combined with the warm welcome our kids and us, parents we receive from the Owner and Education Director every day!

Zsofia & Nikolaj's Mother

Toddler Classroom

I love that there is structure to my son’s day whether it be reading, art, playtime, etc. The teachers and staff are friendly, engaged, and care which is really important. I also like getting a quick summary of how my son’s day went.

Declan's Father

Preschool Classroom