The Goddard School of

Hendersonville
(Indian Lake Village)

615-348-0010
6:30 am - 6:00 pm
190C Saundersville Rd, Hendersonville, Tennessee 37075

School Highlights

American Sign Language
Wonder of Learning®
Outdoor Security Cameras
Exploration Room
Finger Guards
Gate Alarm
Halo
Handwriting
Interactive Whiteboard

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Hendersonville (Indian Lake Village), we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. The Goddard School of Hendersonville is a warm and nurturing space where extraordinary awaits your child each and every day. Our private preschool in Indian Lake Village is more than just a child care. The Goddard School's experienced teachers provide nurturing, early childhood education along with flexible scheduling, individualized curriculum, play-based learning, & enrichment programs such as Handwriting without Tears and STEAM education. We are currently enrolling infant care through Pre-K!

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.

Thoughtful Health and Safety

With thoughtful safety measures & attentive teachers, families are at ease knowing children are cared for in a space for happy, healthy learning.

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Meet Dave and Kara Owner

As Goddard School owners, Dave & Kara are dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and academically rich environment. The couple landed in the education business due to Kara's background. She holds a BS and MS in Early Childhood Education and has over 25 years of experience in education administration. Her passion for early learning is rooted in both her professional background and her personal experience as a Goddard parent. Dave is an Engineer by degree, but has embraced his role as "Mr. Dave." Also known as “Coach Dave” by many in the community, Dave spent 20 years in sales with The Lincoln Electric Company. He brings leadership, energy, and a heart for children and families to the school. As Goddard alumni parents themselves, they understand how impactful the early years are in shaping a child’s future. If you’re looking for a preschool with experienced leadership, professional teachers, and a nurturing, engaging curriculum, they’d love to welcome you to the Goddard family!

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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 Fun

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.

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What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

We can't wait for your review! In the meantime, hear from another family about why they love their Goddard village.

"We feel so grateful for The Goddard School^® and its teachers and school leaders! Our child has absolutely loved each day from the very beginning. He has grown so much socially, emotionally and academically. The balance of 1-on-1 and whole group activities is perfect. And we really appreciate all the pictures with lesson summaries so that we can discuss with our son and reinforce at home."