The Goddard School of

Fort Mill
(Doby's Bridge)

803-802-2228
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
1930 Haire Road, Fort Mill, South Carolina 29715

School Highlights

After School
Basketball Court
Learning Technologies
Physical Fitness
Music Appreciation
Halo
Handwriting
Indoor Gym
Wonder of Learning®

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Fort Mill (Doby's Bridge), we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. The Goddard School of Fort Mill provides high-quality early childhood education for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Our dedicated lead teachers, all holding degrees in education, are passionate about nurturing a love of learning in each child. We offer a variety of enriching learning programs that engage children in fun, creative, and educational experiences. At The Goddard School of Fort Mill, we are committed to supporting each child’s growth in a safe, caring, and inspiring environment.

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 Dipen Owner

Alpa and Dipen Patel are the owners of The Goddard School Fort Mill SC (Doby's Bridge) . Alpa has Bachelors degree in Health Care and more than 10 years experience in the field. Dipen has Masters degree in Industrial and System engineering from University of Florida and 16 years of experience working in Financial Industry holding various management positions. Both Alpa and Dipen have Childcare administration credential and experience managing and running successful Goddard School in Charlotte region. Raising two boys who attended the Goddard School, they learned about program and felt immediate connection to the Goddard philosophy of fostering the love of learning while providing a safe, nurturing environment for children. Their goal is to continue making families' Goddard experience exceptional by providing nurturing and stimulating environment for their children to become confident learners as they grow and develop.

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

After School

Make afternoon commutes a little less stressful knowing your little one is safe with us in our after-school program!
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 have had a great experience with both of our kids at the Goddard School Dobys Bridge. We love all of the teachers and staff. Would def and have recommend to others

Amelia & Luka's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Our experience with Goddard has been nothing short of amazing! The daily photo uploads give us a wonderful glimpse into our child’s day, and it’s clear how much fun and learning happen here. We love that every staff member knows our child by name, creating such a warm and welcoming environment. The facility is always spotless, which gives us great peace of mind. It’s evident that the team truly cares, and we’re so grateful to have found such a fantastic place for our child

Callie's Father

Infant Classroom

We love this school so much! Our kids are thriving and LOVE coming to school every day. I know they are loved and well cared for while they are there and to a working mom, that means the world! Highly recommend!

Camden & Hadley's Mother

Infant Classroom

The teachers are fabulous, the staff is warm and welcoming, my child loves attending school here and is learning so much! I wish I sent my older child here and would highly recommend to everyone

Bennett's Mother

Junior-K Classroom

Goddard is truly an amazing place for children to learn, socialize, and grow among friends. The care and concern is unmatched and we are so fortunate to have Goddard!!

Carmella & Katie's Mother

Preschool Classroom

The school has been an amazing experience for our son both socially and academically.. the environment is loving yet structured, clean, and academically excellent

PJ's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Very nurturing and positive environment for the kids. High level of professionalism from both the teachers and administrators at the school, who seem very interested in the success and well-being of the students

Skylar's Father

Junior-K Classroom

We have been at Goddard for four and a half years and love it. The teachers and staff are the best and it’s such a warm environment. Can’t imagine sending our kids anywhere else!

Cameran & Talbot & Blake's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

EPA-Approved Cleaning Products

Finger Guards

Gate Alarm

Halo

Non-Biometric Security Scanner

Outdoor Security Cameras

Parking Lot Bollards

Water Filtration System

Food and Nutrition

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language

Basketball Court

Computers

Dance

Degreed Teachers

Engineering

Handwriting

Indoor Gym

Interactive Whiteboard

Learning Technologies

Music Appreciation

Nutrition

Physical Fitness

Playground(s)

Robotics

STEAM Cart/Computer Lab

Secondary Languages

Sports & Fitness

Tablets

Tenured Teachers

Wonder of Learning®

World Cultures

Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

December 8

Wonder of Learning Inquiry Question

All Day
December 9

Shining Stars

All Day
December 15

Wonder of Learning Inquiry Question

All Day
December 22

Wonder of Learning Inquiry Question

All Day

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.

P21 EXEMPLAR - PARTNERSHIP FOR 21ST CENTURY SKILLS: A NETWORK OF BATTELLE FOR KIDS

The mission of P21: A Network of Battelle for Kids (BFK) is to serve as a catalyst to position 21st century readiness at the center of American K-12 education by building collaborative partnerships among education, business, community and government leaders. P21, now a network of BFK, will continue to support a vision for learning to ensure 21st century readiness for every student. The Goddard School strives to provide the best possible learning environment, educational framework and professional development opportunities.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

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

STEM EDUCATION COALITION MEMBER

The Coalition represents the broadest and most unified voice in advocating for policies to improve STEM education at all levels. As an alliance of more than 500 business, professional, and education organizations, they work aggressively to raise awareness in Congress, the Administration, and other organizations about the critical role that STEM education plays in enabling the U.S. to remain the economic and technological leader of the global marketplace of the 21st century.

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE PRESIDENT’S CLUB

The Circle of Excellence President’s Club Award recognizes franchisees that meet the highest standards set by Goddard Systems in the areas of health and safety, curriculum, overall quality, punctual reporting and business operations. Eligibility is limited to franchisees that achieved the highest level of excellence, scoring in the top ten percent in each category.

January 2019 - January 2022

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