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The Goddard School of Mechanicsburg

The Goddard School is more than a warm and nurturing place. It’s more than a great education for your child. It’s peace of mind.

School Address: 5049 Ritter Road
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055
School Phone Number: 717-766-7680 , School Hours: 6:30 am - 6:00 pm
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The Goddard School of Mechanicsburg

Meet Nancy

Meet Nancy

Owner
My name is Nancy Goss and I am the proud owner of the Goddard School in Mechanicsburg. I live within the local community with my husband Kenneth and our 4 amazing children Ashley, Emily, and our twins William and Alexis. My oldest Ashley started at my school when she was 10 months old and I decided to return to work as a pediatric nurse. I have always valued the care and education that the Goddard School family has provided. With my passion of working with children and our community I hold a strong belief that Early Childhood Education is a foundation for our future leaders. I'm committed to provide a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment for your children. *Thank you for allowing me the privilege and honor to care for your children!*

  • 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.

    Meet Our Teachers

  • 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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GODDARD LOVE FROM FAMILIES LIKE YOURS

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The education focus. It's more than just random playtime during the day.
Delaney's Mother
Toddler Classroom
Our child loves the school and we give most of the credit to the teacher and staff for making it a great experience.
Zachary's Father
Kindergarten Classroom
Staff are knowledgeable, friendly, and most importantly seem to really care about our child. Our daughter (8 months) flaps her arms and grins at the sight of Ms Emily or Ms Paige. Those two ladies especially give good feedback about our child's day, noticing little things like changes in eating habits and toy preferences. Their knowledge of her makes me feel like she is getting the attention and care we want her to have, while learning a lot and having fun. She's so little, loving care is our top priority and all the good art and reading moments are just bonuses.
Clara's Mother
Infant Classroom
The personal attention our family receives. From the first day we walked in the door to tour it as a potential daycare for our children, we felt that the director and teachers truly cared for our needs. Our child has a food allergy and we continue to be impressed time and again with how diligent the teachers are about looking out for our child, not just in terms of keeping the allergen away but also in how they can make adjustments in the classroom so our child doesn't feel left out of parties & celebrations.
Billy & Penelope's Mother
Toddler Classroom
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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

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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.

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

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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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