The Goddard School of

Lancaster

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717-219-3310
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
715 Indian Springs Drive, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601

School Highlights

American Sign Language
Playground(s)
Dramatic Arts Space
Finger Guards
Gate Alarm
Zono
Handwriting
Music Appreciation
Outdoor Security Cameras

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Lancaster, 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.

Wonder of Learning is research-driven, inquiry-based education program which complements and builds on the play based fun learning experience while offering consistency in curriculum and enrichments , assessments, family communications and accreditation .

Wonder of Learning represents a significant advancement in early childhood education across the system that will keep The Goddard School® at the forefront of

excellence. By embracing Wonder of Learning, we will continue to exceed expectations and deliver the

premium experience our families expect.

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Meet Sowmya Owner

Sowmya Surapaneni is the proud owner of the Goddard school in Lancaster. She is a physician (Rheumatologist) and has worked for Penn State for around 15 years. She was looking for a break and wanted to give back to community in a different way . Being a mom of 3 kids herself, she not only knows the importance of running a school focussed on fun and education but in a safe , engaging and nurturing environment . She is committed to providing the best early childhood education where the kids could thrive socially, emotionally and intellectually and bring out the boundless potential of the young minds.

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.

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.

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

We can't wait for your review! In the meantime, hear from another family about why they love their Goddard village.

"We feel so grateful for The Goddard School^® and its teachers and school leaders! Our child has absolutely loved each day from the very beginning. He has grown so much socially, emotionally and academically. The balance of 1-on-1 and whole group activities is perfect. And we really appreciate all the pictures with lesson summaries so that we can discuss with our son and reinforce at home."