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The Goddard School of Portland
(Bethany)

School Address: 4086 NW Saltzman Road
, Portland, Oregon 97229
School Phone Number: 503-617-9040 , School Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Welcome to Our School

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

Meet Cindy

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.

  • 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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  • Faculty

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

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  • 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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  • Reviews & Recognition

    We greatly value feedback we receive from parents and our communities, and are proud to share these publicly.

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Something Fun Is Always Happening at Goddard!

Upcoming Events

  • July 6 Summer Camp Learning 8 AM - 5 PM
  • July 6 Wet & Wild Wednesday Lego Slime 8 AM - 5 PM
  • July 6 Engi-Nuity 8 AM - 5 PM
  • July 7 Engi-Nuity 8 AM - 5 PM
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GODDARD LOVE FROM FAMILIES LIKE YOURS

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I like that my preschooler is learning letters, writing, coloring, and chess. He hadn't been very interested in any of these before enrolling with Goddard and now, he's blossoming with new interests! My 15 month old is exposed to so much and although he's not speaking yet, he can clearly follow instructions. I know he will eventually follow suit with his classmates.
Xavior & Chance's Mother
Pre-K Classroom
We love the facility - classrooms, indoor and outdoor play areas that encourage free play and movement. Activities are very age appropriate and the kids seem to love spending time at the school. Teachers and staff have great communication and always at the top of their game. We appreciate everything you do to keep our little ones safe and healthy.
Samar's Father
Preschool Classroom
My wife and I have seen real growth in our daughters language, speech, and counting skills. She is already leaning to present in front of people. Great combination of STEM and physical activity.
Liana's Father
Preschool Classroom
We love the end of day reports. Lisa is wonderful.. drop offs are hard and we are not sure what we would do without Lisa.. She's is kind, fun and Ash loves her.
Ash's Mother
Preschool Classroom

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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Summer with Goddard

Our summer program is all about exciting outdoor adventures, child-led discovery and fun learning experiences. Your children will be encouraged to follow their natural curiosity as they develop new skills, build their confidence and celebrate accomplishments all summer long!

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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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