The Goddard School of

West Goshen

610-430-8682
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
1050 Andrew Drive, West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380

Proudly Accredited by:

School Highlights

After School
Air Filtration Systems
Air Purifying System
American Sign Language
Art History
Basketball Court
Before School
Chess
Computers

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of West Goshen, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. The Goddard School of West Goshen PA is a warm and nurturing space where extraordinary awaits your child each and everyday! We encourage you to reach out to us by emailing westgoshenpa@goddardschools.com or dwestgoshenpa@goddardschools.com. We looked forward to meeting you!

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.

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Meet Jennifer Owner

Miss Jen is proud to be the on-site Owner of the Goddard School in West Goshen since May 2001! She graduated from Villanova University with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and really enjoys working in the early childhood field. It was always a passion of hers to care for children while maintaining the best quality of health, safety and curriculum. Today her Goddard philosophy as well as her Keystone Four-Star & NAEYC Accreditations help to ensure her students at the West Goshen Goddard are receiving the best experience! She and her husband, along with their three daughters, are living their dream of caring for children while ensuring their exceptional developmental growth!

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Special Programs

We enhance our play-based curriculum with a range of enrichment programs designed to fit your child’s interests.
Summer Camp

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

From day one, it's very obvious that the teachers and administration care about your kids. We felt welcome from the very beginning but above all, and more importantly, we felt like our kids were actually important to them.

Luca & Nico's Father

Pre-K Classroom

Everyone from the teachers to the owner(s) are knowledgeable, friendly and easy to talk to. Every day they strive to be the best at the position and it doesn't go unnoticed.

Lilah's Father

Preschool Classroom

My son absolutely loves the Goddard school. He immediately felt comfortable and can't wait to go to school each morning. I feel relieved that he is in a safe, nurturing environment with high level educational lessons.

Hayden's Mother

Toddler Classroom

The education provides a wide variety of educational lessons to the children - including sign language, spanish, etc

Avery & Baby Girl Due's Mother

Infant Classroom

They are comprehensive and individualized. They don't just watch your kids, they teach them and help them grow. My child is 2 and knows some spanish, some sign languarge and even some yoga poses. We are surprised each week at what she learns and how she grows.

Ashley's Mother

Toddler Classroom

West Goshen Goddard curriculum and teachers prepared my son for Kindergarten and beyond! Their reading and math pre-k program are fantastic and the outside vendors that come in round out a child's learning experience. They are top 10 in the US for a reason - we couldn't be more pleased!

Matthew & Addison's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

It provides a solid foundation for the children to begin there formal education in kindergarten, through a very nurturing and encouraging environment.

Adam & Liam's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Teachers are very nice, facility seems clean, and the daily photos are a nice touch.

Samantha's Father

Toddler Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

Explore all the features and programs found at our local School.

Health and Safety

Air Filtration Systems

Air Purifying System

Disinfectant Sprayer

EPA-Approved Cleaning Products

Finger Guards

Gate Alarm

Outdoor Security Cameras

Food and Nutrition

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language

Art History

Basketball Court

Chess

Computers

Digital Cameras

Engineering

Exploration Room

Handwriting

Imagination Playground

Interactive Whiteboard

Kodo Kids

Learning Technologies

Microscope(s)

Music Appreciation

Nutrition

Outdoor Classroom

Physical Fitness

Playground(s)

Robotics

STEAM Cart/Computer Lab

Secondary Languages

Sports & Fitness

Tablets

World Cultures

Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

December 5

St. Nicholas Day

7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
December 5

Sponge painting

9 AM - 12 PM
December 8

Santa Beard Craft

7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
December 9

Book

7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Care You Can Trust

The Goddard School is proud to be recognized for our commitment to quality care and early learning! These accolades reflect our dedication to providing a safe, nurturing and enriching environment for every child.

NAEYC ACCREDITED

LEVEL 1

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accredits early childhood programs according to health, safety and education standards. The standards are intended to provide a reliable and accountable accreditation system to encourage the field of early childhood education to strive for a new level of excellence.

June 2022 - August 2027

KEYSTONE STARS

STAR 4

Pennsylvania’s Keystone STARS program is an initiative of the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) to improve, support and recognize the continuous quality improvement efforts of early learning programs. The Keystone STARS Performance Standards provide the foundation for the program and are grouped into four levels – Standards, Training, Assistance, Resources and Support. Each level builds on the previous level and utilizes research-based best practices to promote quality early learning environments and positive child outcomes.

July 2014 - July 2021

BEST PRESCHOOL - THE DAILY LOCAL

This award recognizes the best in Chester County as voted by readers of The Daily Local.

January 2018 - January 2019

QUALITY ASSURANCE

The Quality Assurance Award is presented to the Goddard School with the highest average QA score.

January 2009 - January 2010

HEALTH & SAFETY AWARD

The Health & Safety Award honors the top franchisee or franchisees who have gone above and beyond to provide the highest health and safety standards for the children.

January 2009 - January 2010

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

The Circle of Excellence Award recognizes franchisees for elevating the Goddard School brand, reputation and business performance through outstanding achievements in education and operational delivery. The Circle of Excellence program represents the very best of the system and reflects Goddard’s mission and values.

January 2008 - January 2009

OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE

The Outstanding Customer Service Award is determined through Mystery Callers, Mystery Shoppers, Parent Surveys and Parent Concern Calls.

January 2007 - January 2008

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

January 2004 - January 2005

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Discover what makes Goddard extraordinary.

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The Goddard School of West Goshen

School Highlights

Where They Start Matters

The Goddard Difference

Curriculum

Expert, Caring Teachers

Leading with Curiosity

Meet Jennifer Owner

Discover Our Classrooms

Infant

Toddlers

Twos

Bridge

Preschool

Pre-K

Additional Programs Offered

Special Programs

Summer Camp

What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

Health and Safety

Food and Nutrition

Enrichment and Environment

Preview the Fun

Upcoming Events

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Care You Can Trust

NAEYC ACCREDITED

KEYSTONE STARS

BEST PRESCHOOL - THE DAILY LOCAL

QUALITY ASSURANCE

HEALTH & SAFETY AWARD

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

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West Goshen