The Goddard School of

Fort Mill - Gold Hill

4.9 (98 reviews)

School Phone Number: 803-802-2112

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

School Address: 1028 Gold Hill Rd., Fort Mill, South Carolina 29708

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School Highlights

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After School
Computers
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
Gate Alarm
Halo
Indoor Gym
Interactive Whiteboard
Tenured Teachers
Music Appreciation

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Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Fort Mill - Gold Hill, 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.

Meet Our Teachers

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 Caroline Owner

My name is Caroline Smith and my Husband, Cole, and I are the proud owners of Goddard Gold Hill. We are from from Edisto Beach, South Carolina. I have a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Masters degree in Divergent Learning, both from Columbia College. I have 10 years of teaching experience in Pre-K, Kindergarten and 1st grade. Cole and I also spent two years serving in the Peace Corps on the small island nation of Vanuatu where I taught in grades 1-5 and he did community development work. Cole now works for Continental Tire here in Fort Mill. I started out as the Education Director here at our school in 2019, became the on site owner in 2020 and Cole and I officially purchased the school in May of 2022. We are so thrilled to be here and to be a part of your child's learning and growth! We love to travel and to spend time with our two children, Ann and Brantley.

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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 Camp

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.
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 Goddard! Can’t recommend it enough. My daughter has loved every class she’s been in and learns so much from Goddard. My husband and I really trust and value her teachers. They feel like a part of our village.

Winifred's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Kind and caring staff. Amazing facility. Great communication. Excellent social events.

Dalton's Father

Twos Classroom

The teachers are great and feel like family! We feel like they are truly partners in our child’s care. We love you Layla, Bri, Dani, and Ashley!!

Mason's Mother

Infant Classroom

The teachers and office staff have been amazing! My son has learned so much. Goddard schools are dedicated to providing high quality education, care and community. It has been a great experience

Valentino's Mother

Bridge Classroom

While we absolutely adored my son’s prior school and staff, the curriculum was just not challenging enough for him and even his teachers shared this concern. He is thriving in all aspects because of the teachers and the varying curriculum The Goddard School provides.

Nolan & Maisie's Mother

Twos Classroom

Our daughter recently started at Goddard in August. We are appreciative of the communication the teachers provide on a daily basis. We feel the lessons and activities in her classroom are age-appropriate and engaging. We feel like the teachers plan additional activities and home connections enrich the provided curriculum. We feel like Reese is safe and taken care of at school.

Reese's Mother

Bridge Classroom

We love Goddard - the staff, the classes, the friends we’ve made. Enrolling our daughter here has been one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. I cannot say enough great things about the school.

Elliott (Ellie)'s Mother

Twos Classroom

My daughter has attended here since age 3. I love the staff here and that she was well prepared for kindergarten. She now is in after school program which has been great. Her former Pre-K and now director Alyson English is incredible.

Connor & Alyssa's Mother

Before/After School Program

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

Gate Alarm
Halo
Outdoor Security Cameras

Parking Lot Bollards
Supervised Lobby Entry

Food and Nutrition

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Enrichment and Environment

Computers
Indoor Gym
Interactive Whiteboard

Music Appreciation
Physical Fitness
Playground(s)
Robotics
Sports & Fitness
Tablets
Tenured Teachers
Wonder of Learning®
Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

January 30

Pizza Friday

All Day
February 3

Wonder of Learning Inquiry Question

All Day
February 4

STEAM Lesson

All Day
February 5

Soccer

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.

COGNIA® ACCREDITED

Cognia (cognia.org) is a global organization with a holistic approach to continuous improvement of education through accreditation and certification, assessment, professional learning and customized improvement services.

June 2012 - January 2027

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.

February 2024 - February 2025

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.

January 2020 - January 2022

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.

January 2020 - January 2022

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

EDUCATION EXCELLENCE AWARD

The Education Excellence Award honors the top franchisee or franchisees who have gone above and beyond to provide the highest quality and most consistent educational programs in every classroom.

January 2014 - January 2015

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The Goddard School of Fort Mill - Gold Hill

School Highlights

Where They Start Matters

The Goddard Difference

Curriculum

Expert, Caring Teachers

Leading with Curiosity

Meet Caroline Owner

Discover Our Classrooms

Infant

Toddlers

Twos

Bridge

Preschool

Pre-K

Additional Programs Offered

Summer Camp

Special Programs

Summer Fun

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

COGNIA® ACCREDITED

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

STEM EDUCATION COALITION MEMBER

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

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE PRESIDENT’S CLUB

EDUCATION EXCELLENCE AWARD

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The Goddard School of

Fort Mill - Gold Hill