The Goddard School of

Portland
(Bethany)

503-617-9040
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
4086 NW Saltzman Road, Portland, Oregon 97229

Proudly Accredited by:

School Highlights

After School
American Sign Language
Basketball Court
Before and After School
Before School
Chess
Crash-Rated Fencing
Custom Key Code Entry
Dance

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Portland (Bethany), 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 Cindy Owner

Before parenthood, I was involved in advertising and marketing. As my quest for quality childcare became nearly impossible for my two children, I committed myself to creating my own school in 1997. After four years of site searching and development, The Goddard School in Portland opened with 116 students on the roster in October, 2001. Now, my children are adults but I have my community to serve for many more years.

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.

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.

Additional Programs Offered

Summer Fun

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

The school is great for keeping parents feeling like their children are well taken care of, and keeping you updated throughout the whole day. There are fun themes days that switch things up, and to get them excited for. The day has a structured curriculum for different categories of learning and play. My child’s teacher is wonderful! She tells me each morning how excited she is to go see Ms. Lindsey. She loves her school!

Ivy's Mother

Twos Classroom

My sister's 2 kids went to Goddard in Medina, MN. So her reco to me, plus our positive experience so far, is the reason I'd rank Goddard pretty high as a reco! I love the breadth of activities and curriculum, and our son seems very happy (and worn out, thank you) when we pick him up!

Rafe 's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Professionalism, curriculum, activities and special focus on child and family.

Mackenzie & Sutton & Noah's Father

Pre-K Classroom

Admin and staff are wonderful. I love the mix of child-centric play and activities as well as structured skills that prepare the kids for academic success in elementary school. We feel taken care of and cared for by Goddard Bethany.

Ezra & Carter's Mother

Junior-K Classroom

Organized, friendly staff. Fun community events. Strong pre-k readiness. Proximity to elementary school is a plus!

Ezra & Carter's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

We are so glad have chosen Goddard at Bethany for our child. We feel strong support from the school for our child’s care and development. The teachers are awesome, the programs are robust. We also have been able communicate with school very easily. We feel the school has been part of our life style now!

Johannes's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Great teachers, and great environment

Elijah's Father

Preschool Classroom

The teachers at Goddard are very kind and nurturing to children, and they respond quickly when parents have concerns.

Kiharu & Iori's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

Crash-Rated Fencing

Custom Key Code Entry

Finger Guards

Gate Alarm

Outdoor Security Cameras

Supervised Lobby Entry

Food and Nutrition

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language

Basketball Court

Chess

Dance

Engineering

Exploration Room

Handwriting

Imagination Playground

Literacy Nook

Music Appreciation

Outdoor Classroom

Physical Fitness

Playground(s)

Secondary Languages

Sports & Fitness

World Cultures

Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

December 5

Pajama Day!

All Day
December 8

Mandarin Class

9 AM - 6 PM
December 10

Music Class

9 - 11 AM
December 11

Pajama Day!

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.

SECURE EDUCATION CONSULTANTS (SEC)

Secure Education Consultants is a company owned and operated by former US Secret Service Agents designed to help us take our safety and security to the highest level possible. SEC is a group of highly-skilled security and protection experts. The SEC team specializes in analyzing facilities, developing Emergency Preparedness Plans, and preparing faculty and staff to appropriately confront emergencies of all kinds.

January 2020 - January 2022

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

The Circle of Excellence Award recognizes franchisees for elevating the Goddard School brand, reputation and business performance through outstanding achievements in education and operational delivery. The Circle of Excellence program represents the very best of the system and reflects Goddard’s mission and values.

January 2017 - January 2018

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

January 2011 - January 2014

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE PRESIDENT’S CLUB

The Circle of Excellence President’s Club Award recognizes franchisees that meet the highest standards set by Goddard Systems in the areas of health and safety, curriculum, overall quality, punctual reporting and business operations. Eligibility is limited to franchisees that achieved the highest level of excellence, scoring in the top ten percent in each category.

January 2010 - January 2011

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

January 2008 - January 2009

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

January 2003 - January 2007

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

The Rookie of the Year Award recognizes the rookie Goddard School that has met the highest standards in the areas of overall quality, health & safety, curriculum and business operations.

January 2002 - January 2003

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Discover what makes Goddard extraordinary.

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The Goddard School of Portland (Bethany)

School Highlights

Where They Start Matters

The Goddard Difference

Curriculum

Expert, Caring Teachers

Leading with Curiosity

Meet Cindy Owner

Discover Our Classrooms

Infant

Toddlers

Twos

Preschool

Pre-K

Additional Programs Offered

Summer Fun

Special Programs

What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

Health and Safety

Food and Nutrition

Enrichment and Environment

Preview the Fun

Upcoming Events

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Care You Can Trust

SECURE EDUCATION CONSULTANTS (SEC)

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE PRESIDENT’S CLUB

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

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The Goddard School of

Portland
(Bethany)