The Goddard School of

West Chester/ Hamilton

School Phone Number: 513-860-1500

, School Hours: 6:30 am - 6:00 pm

School Address: 7739 Princeton-Glendale Road, West Chester, Ohio 45011

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School Highlights

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Kodo Kids
Exploration Room
Chess
Basketball Court
Halo
Air Filtration Systems
American Sign Language
Air Purifying System
Before and After School

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Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of West Chester/ Hamilton, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. Our academic programs for infant-kindergarten promote S.T.E.A.M. learning & are Gold Standard SUTQ accredited. Students don’t need to be 5 years old by August 1 to attend our private Kindergarten. Before/After School KIDS CLUB picks up where school leaves off. All our Lead Teachers have degrees in Early Childhood Education.

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.

Meet Our Teachers

Where you start the journey can make all the difference

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 Alexandra Onsite Owner

Ms. Alexandra has her Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Central Florida and her MBA from Xavier University. She spent 10 years working as a design engineer within the Aviation industry and has been very involved in volunteer and professional associations locally. Ms. Alex has two children, Aria and Sienna.

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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.

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Infant

6 w - 18 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.

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First Steps

12 - 18 m

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 West Chester/ Hamilton.

Health and Safety

Air Filtration Systems
Air Purifying System
Disinfectant Sprayer

Finger Guards
Gate Alarm
Halo
Outdoor Security Cameras
Water Filtration System

Food and Nutrition

Catering
Flexible Lunch Options
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language
Basketball Court
Chess

Computers
Dance
Degreed Teachers
Engineering
Exploration Room
Handwriting
Imagination Playground
Indoor Gym
Interactive Whiteboard
Kodo Kids
Learning Technologies
Literacy Nook
Low Ratios
Music Appreciation
Nutrition
Outdoor Classroom
Physical Fitness
Playground(s)
Robotics
STEAM Cart/Computer Lab
Secondary Languages
Sports & Fitness
Tablets
Wonder of Learning®
World Cultures
Yoga & Mindfulness

What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

The staff couldn’t be more kind and attentive. Our child loves her time there and feels safe, valued, and consistently learns meaningful knowledge and skills.

Maybelline 's Father

Pre-K Classroom

Goddard has done a fantastic job of going above and beyond to work with my daughter who from a previous daycare that did not perform well and so there was some behaviors that she had picked up and got her was very very Hands-On and supportive and making sure she had everything she needed into transition her.

Alexandra Myers's Mother

Bridge Classroom

Great staff and friendly!

Mia's Mother

Infant Classroom

Goddard of West Chester is such an amazing place! The staff and teachers are so warm and friendly, and the skills and knowledge they teach the students is terrific! Our children have entered their early childhood education very well prepared!

Kelly & Sean's Father

Summer Program

My son loves it, the teachers and staff are so friendly and accommodating to my child's needs.

Sawyer's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Amazing group of people at Goddard in West Chester! They do a terrific job of educating and nurturing young minds.

Kelly & Sean's Father

Pre-K Classroom

The curriculum and attention they give each child really sets the Goddard School apart. Our child grew up in the Goddard program (starting in the infant room) and we’re excited that they’ll be completing the program in Kindergarten!

Avery's Father

Kindergarten Classroom

I've seen a great progress in my daughter in all aspects of her development. 360 degree educational and development activities, professional and loving teachers!

Maria's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms at The Goddard School of West Chester/ Hamilton.

Upcoming Events

April 21

Earth Day Celebration

All Day
April 24

Spanish with Ms. Nitza

9 AM - 1 PM
May 1

First Day of Pacific Islander Heritage Month

All Day
May 1

Spanish with Ms. Nitza

9 AM - 1 PM

Care You Can Trust

The Goddard School of West Chester/ Hamilton 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.

READER'S CHOICE - LIFE PUBLICATIONS

This award recognizes the best preschool and childcare as voted in the Life Publications Reader's Choice Awards.

December 2021

BRAND AMBASSADOR AWARD

The Brand Ambassador Award acknowledges a franchisee that has gone above and beyond Goddard’s system standards to keep its facility and program current and competitive while meeting the highest standards in the areas of quality assurance, business operations, brand standards, marketing, advertising and public relations.

March 2024

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.

August 2021 - December 2027

ECO-HEALTHY CHILD CARE®

As an Eco-Healthy Child Care® endorsed provider we will create and maintain an early childhood learning environment that is healthy and safe by reducing children’s exposure to toxic chemicals. These changes will immediately benefit the health and well-being of the children within our care. Every child deserves a place that is healthy and safe, start creating a healthier child care environment today!

January 2019

BEST OF THE NORTH - CINCY MAGAZINE

This award recognizes the best preschool in the North Cincinnati area as voted on by the readers of Cincy Magazine.

January 2016

DUKE ENERGY STEM SCIENCE PROGRAM

The Duke Energy STEM Science Program, sponsored by 4C and the Duke Energy Foundation, selects eight schools based on their pledge to education, their commitment to quality and their enlistment of a knowledgeable and dedicated teaching faculty. STEM, which stands for: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, is designed to showcase the total process of learning – which allows students in the program the chance to think and experiment first to solve a problem, rather than simply memorizing processes and answers.

January 2014

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The Goddard School of West Chester/ Hamilton

School Highlights

Where They Start Matters

Goddard Great Start Scholarship

Curriculum

Expert, Caring Teachers

Where you start the journey can make all the difference

Meet Alexandra Onsite Owner

Classrooms & Programs

Infant

First Steps

Toddlers

Twos

Bridge

Preschool

Pre-K

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

Health and Safety

Food and Nutrition

Enrichment and Environment

What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

Preview the Fun

Upcoming Events

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Care You Can Trust

READER'S CHOICE - LIFE PUBLICATIONS

BRAND AMBASSADOR AWARD

STEP UP TO QUALITY GOLD

ECO-HEALTHY CHILD CARE®

BEST OF THE NORTH - CINCY MAGAZINE

DUKE ENERGY STEM SCIENCE PROGRAM

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