• Voted #1 Preschool in McKinney!

The Goddard School of
McKinney - Craig Ranch

School Phone Number: 469-952-3300

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

School Address: 3952 Ridge Road, McKinney, Texas 75070

Proudly Accredited by:

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School Highlights

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  • After School After School
  • Yoga & Mindfulness Yoga & Mindfulness
  • Playground(s) Playground(s)
  • Nutrition Nutrition
  • Halo Halo
  • Engineering Engineering
  • Iris Scanner Iris Scanner
  • Catering Catering
  • Chess Chess

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of McKinney - Craig Ranch, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. At our school, we nurture curiosity and a love for learning through our "Wonder of Learning" program, encouraging children to explore, investigate, and discover the world around them. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our NAEYC Accreditation and our recognition as a Texas Rising Star 4-Star Certified school. We invite you to join our vibrant community, where every child's potential is celebrated and developed in a safe, supportive, and stimulating 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.

Meet Tanny

Meet Tanny Onsite Owner/ Managing Partner

Ms. Tanny is the onsite owner and managing partner with Rick and Robbin Wells and has been a member of our team since 2012. She also serves as our director of education and curriculum. Ms. Tanny received her Associate's Degree in early childhood education before earning her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (with a minor in education) in 2003 in New York. She moved to McKinney with her family in 2012 and has taught in several age groups at our school. Ms. Tanny became our school Director in 2017 to ensure all the school's teaching staff are properly supported in their efforts to meet or exceed Goddard's stringent standards. She oversees all the communications, education, and marketing plans and works with the school directors to improve operations and achieve the highest standards for our accredited program. With a passion for early childhood education, Ms. Tanny sprinkles fairy dust throughout our school daily. She is committed to elevating educational expectations for all children.
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.

Additional Programs Offered

  • Special Programs

    We enhance our play-based curriculum with a range of enrichment programs designed to fit your child’s interests.

  • After School

    Make afternoon commutes a little less stressful knowing your little one is safe with us in our after-school program!

  • Summer Camp

    Our summer program is an exciting extension of the school year filled with lots of outdoor play and fun learning adventures!

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety
  • Air Filtration Systems
  • Biometric Entry Device
  • Finger Guards
  • Gate Alarm
  • Halo
  • Iris Scanner
  • Outdoor Security Cameras
  • Water Filtration System
Food and Nutrition
  • Catering
  • Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
Enrichment and Environment
  • American Sign Language
  • Art History
  • Art Studio
  • Chess
  • Child Learning Kitchen
  • Computers
  • Degreed Teachers
  • Dramatic Arts Space
  • Engineering
  • Handwriting
  • Indoor Gym
  • Interactive Whiteboard
  • Learning Technologies
  • Literacy Nook
  • Low Ratios
  • Microscope(s)
  • Music Appreciation
  • Nutrition
  • Outdoor Classroom
  • Physical Fitness
  • Playground(s)
  • Robotics
  • STEAM Cart/Computer Lab
  • Secondary Languages
  • Splash Pad
  • 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 19
    Polar Express Pajama Day
    All Day
  • December 24
    Closing Early-Christmas Break
    1 - 3 PM
  • December 25
    Winter Break
    2 - 3 PM
  • December 26
    Winter Break
    2 - 3 PM

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