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The Goddard School of Westerville
(Polaris)

School Address: 8750 Olde Worthington Road
, Westerville, Ohio 43082
School Phone Number: 614-882-0111 , School Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Welcome to Our School

The Goddard School of Westerville (Polaris) is more than a warm and nurturing place. It's more than a great education for your child. It's peace of mind.

Meet Steve

Meet Steve

Owner
I have been the original owner of The Goddard School (Polaris) since its construction in 1999 and I'm an on-site active presence in the school daily. After earning my Bachelor’s degree from Miami University in 1994, I marketed technology used for education for DataBeam Corporation, Lotus Software, and IBM's eLearning division. I am the principal of this charter school. The Goddard School (Polaris) operates both as a private preschool and a non-public charter elementary school under the Ohio Department of Education. I have an amazing wife, Teresa, and two talented and beautiful step-daughters, Breia and Mariah. My wife excels in real estate (teresapowellsellshomes.com), Breia is a property manager and Mariah is a full-time student at Columbus State and The Aveda Institute. We all enjoy a very active business and family life. We are excited to be expecting a grand daughter this November that will join the Lily Pond classroom in 2020!

  • Virtual Tour

    You and your family can now tour our School from the comfort of your home!

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  • Faculty

    Our teachers blend the highest standards in early childhood education and development with nurturing care.

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  • Our School

    Welcome! We’re committed to your child’s health, safety and education, which is why we provide children with safe and healthy learning environments at our School.

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  • Summer Camp with Goddard

    Our summer program is all about exciting outdoor adventures, child-led discovery and fun learning experiences!

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Something Fun Is Always Happening at Goddard!

Upcoming Events

  • July 6 Phonics
  • July 6 Tap and Tumble 9:30 - 11:30 AM
  • July 6 Chick Hatching Presentation 10 - 11 AM
  • July 6 Bookmobile 11 AM - 12 PM
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GODDARD LOVE FROM FAMILIES LIKE YOURS

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Goddard puts a high emphasis on learning and it seems they weave it into everything they do. I like that they hire teachers with degrees and the teachers take time to do quarterly evaluations on each child which are pretty detailed. I also appreciate that the school is very organized and offers great amenities to the students like Tap & Tumble, and parents like Parents Night Out.
Layla's Mother
Preschool Classroom
I love everything about the Goddard school. All staff are so kind and the owners are like family. Education wise - grade A
Dominic & Jordan's Mother
Kindergarten Classroom
I like the developmental approach that Goddard takes in planning the curriculum and daily activities for the students. Having a psychology background myself, it was important that their programming was based on something real, something more than just keeping the children entertained. Of course they had to meet our standards for safety, etc., but we wanted our son's development to be encouraged in a way similar to how we would interact with him if we were able to stay home with him.
William (Liam) & Theodore's Mother
Infant Classroom
Considerate staff Appropriate level of children teaching vs play No TV watching Hours child care available Small "family" feel
Emma & Ann's Mother
Preschool Classroom

It's Their Time to Thrive!

This year is your child’s time to thrive! Find out how The Goddard School sets your child up for success, so they’re prepared to confidently take on the world around them. 

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What Teachers Mean to Me

Every member of the Goddard faculty has special, often extraordinary, gifts they share with their students. When a child comes home happy and can't wait to see their teacher the next day, tell us about it. Take this moment to celebrate your child's teachers!

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LEARNING YOUR CHILD LOVES

We work tirelessly to ensure children thrive in a healthy, safe and warm environment. Within this secure and nurturing environment, children can discover their unique gifts.

Our programs go beyond academics and help children develop important social-emotional skills like kindness, empathy, responsible decision making and more.  

The F.L.EX.® Learning framework is designed to provide a well-rounded learning experience in a safe, nurturing environment to help prepare children for school, careers and life. 

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