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The Goddard School of Simpsonville
(Five Forks)

School Address: 8 Five Forks Plaza Court
, Simpsonville, South Carolina 29681
School Phone Number: 864-254-0708 , School Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Welcome to Our School

The Goddard School of Simpsonville (Five Forks) is a warm and nurturing space where extraordinary awaits your child each and every day.

Our school offers an NAEYC Accredited program with flexible scheduling, individualized curriculum and assessments, and exciting enrichment programs like LEGO Robotics. We provide classes for Infants through Jr. Kindergarten, as well as Kindergarten and First Grade. Contact us to learn more about our programs and future enrollment opportunities!

Meet Melanie

Meet Melanie

Owners
Bill and Melanie Hyatt, owners of the The Goddard School Simpsonville, SC which opened in June 2006 and The Goddard School Greenville, SC which opened in January 2023. Bill is originally from Greenville, SC but he moved around the east coast before opening a Goddard School. He received his bachelor's degree in Retail Management at the University of South Carolina. He has over 30 years of experience in retail and business operations. Melanie grew up in Hilton Head, SC. She met Bill at University of South Carolina where she received her bachelor's degree in Retail Management and Master of Arts in Marketing Education. She earned an Education certificate in Learning Disabilities at The College of Charleston. Melanie has over 30 years of experience in education where she worked with students of different levels. They combine their love of giving back to others with their experiences of high standards in education. They have three, grown children and two grandchildren who attend Goddard.

  • Our School

    Welcome! We’re committed to your child’s health, safety and education, which is why we provide children with safe and healthy learning environments at our School.

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    Faculty

    Our teachers blend the highest standards in early childhood education and development with nurturing care.

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  • Private Kindergarten

    Our private kindergarten program focuses on fun learning experiences that will prepare your children for success in first grade and beyond! 

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  • Reviews & Recognition

    We greatly value feedback we receive from parents and our communities, and are proud to share these publicly.

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Something Fun Is Always Happening at Goddard!

Upcoming Events

  • March 28 Ice Cream Experiment 9 - 11 AM
  • March 29 Spring Fling 10 AM - 1 PM
  • April 1 Spring Pictures 9 AM - 12 PM
  • April 2 Spring Pictures 9 AM - 12 PM
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GODDARD LOVE FROM FAMILIES LIKE YOURS

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Our third child is going through Goddard at Five forks. The owners of this Goddard have implemented an incredible culture. The Director is very engaged in every stakeholder of the school, from the teachers to the assistants to the students. The curriculum is engaging and challenging, and our kids are thriving. When our oldest finished pre-k and transitioned to public school kindergarten, she genuinely missed Goddard. I wish our Goddard was bigger so more kids could take advantage of it!
Emery & Kate & Ray's Father
Preschool Classroom
My family has been going to the Goddard School in Simpsonville since the opening. We have had nothing but excellent experiences. Not only do they have amazing teachers, but they have also fully prepared my nieces and boys for their education. Goddard is a safe and loving environment, and our family would not recommend anywhere else.
Augustus & Maddox 's Mother
Before/After School Program
We have had nothing but a great experience at Goddard Simpsonville! The teachers and faculty always make us feel welcome and heard as parents of a toddler who are new to the world of daycare.
Colson's Mother
Toddler Classroom
The teachers, administrators and owners at Goddard have become an extension of our family. They strive to create an environment focused on enrichment, inclusivness and kindness. Our girls have flourished under their guidence and Goddard has provided a foundation for academic and personal success as they enter elementary school.
Lauren & Eve's Mother
Before/After School Program

Teachers

Teachers play an active role in your child’s education and development, setting the stage for a fun, engaging learning environment. These enthusiastic, creative educators design unique, personalized lesson plans to captivate your child.

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Life Lesson Library

Life Lesson Library is The Goddard School’s proprietary social-emotional learning curriculum that brings stories and their lessons to life through great children’s literature.

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LEARNING YOUR CHILD LOVES

We work tirelessly to ensure children thrive in a healthy, safe and warm environment. Within this secure and nurturing environment, children can discover their unique gifts.

Our programs go beyond academics and help children develop important social-emotional skills like kindness, empathy, responsible decision making and more.  

In our classrooms, creativity and curiosity blossom as children discover the wonder of learning. Through fun learning experiences (F.L.EX.®), your child will develop academic and social-emotional skills that will help them feel ready to take on the world.

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