The Goddard School of

Allen
(East)

972-529-9007
6:30 am - 6:30 pm
1695 E. Exchange Parkway, Allen, Texas 75002

Proudly Accredited by:

School Highlights

State Pre-K Program
After School Transportation
American Sign Language
Art History
Private Kindergarten
Music Appreciation
Before School Transportation
Catering
Computers

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Allen (East), we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. Welcome to The Goddard School® of Allen, where every day is filled with engaging learning experiences! Our dedicated and caring teachers create a nurturing environment that supports your child's growth academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. Here, your child will have countless opportunities to explore, learn, and thrive in a safe and loving atmosphere.

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 Amanda Owner

John and Amanda are the on-site owners of The Goddard School located in Allen, Texas. The Snowman family consists of four children; Katie a freshman at Texas State, Jack in college and an F-16 Crew Chief in the Air Force Reserves, Samantha and Kimberly who graduated from college and both are on their own. They also have two furry family members – Bailey a chocolate lab and Jackson a a black lab mix rescue dog. John was born in Maine. He graduated from the University of Maine-Orono and obtained his MBA from Amberton University in Garland, Texas. John worked in the logistics industry for over thirty years. He is also a retired USAF Officer. Amanda was born in Ohio. She graduated from John Carroll University in Cleveland and obtained her MBA from Amberton University. Amanda worked at Greyhound Lines as their Manager of Customer Operations for sixteen years. Actually, it was job relocation with Greyhound that brought the Snowman’s from Boston, Massachusetts to Texas nearly twenty five years ago. “Having the best school, with the best teachers, and the best educational program is very rewarding to us as parents, and we are truly grateful to be able to serve the children and families in our community. Getting to see our future generations grow and blossom every day into fine young people is a blessing,” add John and Amanda.

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

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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What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

Great staff , directors , and facility is top notch. Best of all , my daughter loves to go .

Kali's Father

Junior-K Classroom

The Goddard School Allen is absolutely, hands-down the most wonderful school for our boys. We have had the most wonderful experience with the staff and all teachers. We love The Goddard School of Allen!

Easton & Bryson's Mother

Junior-K Classroom

I love that the teachers are invested in the growth of the littles. Everyone has been incredibly friendly and caring towards my daughter that it gives me immense comfort that I know she is well looked after. The owners also do an incredible job of being hands on.

Tilden's Mother

Infant Classroom

They take such great care of our kids! We can’t say enough good things!

Oliver & Rowan & Margot & baby's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Everybody is friendly. Amanda is wonderful. My son's teacher is the best. System is very well organized.

Steven's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Higher level education that challenges the children

Luke's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Extremely hands on and interactive with the children.

Aiden & Aviana's Mother

Toddler Classroom

I know that my children are learning. Every day, I receive an electronic update with pictures of them participating in activities, descriptions of what they learned, and how we can reinforce it at home.

Annabelle & Andrew's Father

Pre-K Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

Disinfectant Sprayer

Iris Scanner

Food and Nutrition

Catering

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language

Art History

Basketball Court

Computers

Dance

Engineering

Handwriting

Interactive Whiteboard

Learning Technologies

Literacy Nook

Music Appreciation

Nutrition

Outdoor Classroom

Physical Fitness

Playground(s)

Robotics

Rock Wall

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

Author of the month: Anna Dewdney

All Day
December 6

Breakfast with Santa

All Day
December 8

Toys of Tots

All Day
December 9

GRINCH-MAS Day

6:30 AM - 5:50 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

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.

October 2023 - October 2028

TEXAS RISING STAR

4 STAR

Texas Rising Star is a quality rating and improvement system for Texas early childhood programs. The Texas Rising Star Provider certification system offers three levels of certification (2-star, 3-star and 4-star) to encourage providers to attain progressively higher certification requirements leading to a 4-star.

December 2020 - December 2024

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.

December 2011 - June 2022

READER'S CHOICE - STAR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS

This award recognizes the best in the Dallas area as voted by the readers of the Star Community News.

January 2014 - January 2015

OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

The Outstanding Customer Experience Award is presented annually. It recognizes those that have developed a culture within their Goddard School that ensures members of their management team and faculty provide the highest level of customer service to current and prospective Goddard families.