The Goddard School of

Philadelphia - 23rd and South

5.0 (14 reviews)

School Phone Number: 215-874-3550

, School Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

School Address: 520 South 23rd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19146

School Highlights

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American Sign Language
Antimicrobial Treatments
Art History
Biometric Entry Device
Engineering
Finger Guards
Halo
Handwriting
Music Appreciation

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Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Philadelphia - 23rd and South, 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.

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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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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

From the moment you walk through the doors it is clear that everyone truly cares about your child. The building is clean, bright, and covered in student artwork. The teachers and staff are kind and welcoming. I know that my child is not only safe, but learning and having fun each day that she is at Goddard.

Soul's Mother

Twos Classroom

I think the teachers go above and beyond to care for my daughter and provide engaging experiences for her throughout the day. I know toddlers can be a tricky age and there are a lot of kids in the class - I love how they teach them about gentle hands, safe bodies, and using their words.

Talia 's Mother

Twos Classroom

Teachers in infant room are fabulous!

Alexander's Mother

Infant Classroom

Caring staff, variety of activities for the kids, small class sizes, beautiful facility, convenient for center city families

Jack's Mother

Toddler Classroom