The Goddard School of

West Chester
(Village of Marshallton)

610-431-1330
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
630 Sugarsbridge Road, West Chester, Pennsylvania 19382

School Highlights

American Sign Language
Chess
Custom Key Code Entry
Degreed Teachers
Finger Guards
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
Gate Alarm
Handwriting
Learning Technologies

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of West Chester (Village of Marshallton), we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. We are committed to delivering the highest quality early childhood education, featuring a play-based curriculum & highly qualified educators, for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years in West Chester, Downingtown, East Fallowfield, and surrounding areas. As a premier early education program, we actively foster a joyful & confident learning environment, preparing children for success in school.

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.

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.

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.

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 Colin Owner

My name is Colin Maier, Son of Franchisees Carol and Jay Maier, and I am the On-Site owner of the Marshallton Goddard School. I am passionate about providing a setting that enhances children’s natural desire to learn, with a curriculum that challenges, stimulates and supports all aspects of their developmental growth. My passion for helping others develop, and learning from my parents’ experience, is why I chose to become a part of The Goddard School. Our school serves families in the West Chester, Downingtown, East Fallowfield and Romansville areas and we would love the opportunity to have your family become a part of our Goddard Marshallton/West Chester family!

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!

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What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

We love the small community feel of Goddard Marshallton. Ever since we joined in October every member of the staff has been professional, welcoming, and helpful.

Kirsten's Mother

Preschool Classroom

I love the experiences my son has while at school... all the activities and learning opportunities keep him engaged and stimulated intellectually. I also know that he is well cared for by all the teachers who engage with him.

Ronan's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Our son has been thriving at the Goddard School since he was just 3 months old. Now, two and a half years later, we thank his school every day when we leave and look forward to going back every day!!

Julian's Mother

Preschool Classroom

My child loves school! The teachers are fantastic and attentive. My child has learned so much since starting there (both socially and scholastically). They do a variety of activities each day. The school is also very clean and has an overall positive atmosphere!

Wyatt's Mother

Toddler Classroom

They have the best teachers and great communication. My daughters love going to school at Goddard and academically, they are ahead compared to other children their age.

Hazel & Marlowe's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

I love the constant, clear, direct communication from leadership and teachers. My boy is so happy to go there, which shows me he's thriving! You can tell his teachers and the directors, truly love the kids there. So lucky we found this school!

Matthew's Mother

Infant Classroom

Goddard is such a great school! my kid loves going to school and is learning so much everyday

Mateo's Mother

Infant Classroom

The Goddard school provides a safe fun environment where my kiddos thrive!! The directors and teacher are just wonderful !!

Mason & Brooks & Malikowski's Mother

Toddler Classroom