The Goddard School of

Alexandria
(Old Town)

703-239-7600
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
1245 N. Fayette Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314

Proudly Accredited by:

School Highlights

Private Kindergarten
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
Interactive Whiteboard
Handwriting
Chess
Summer Camp
Zono
Finger Guards
Secondary Languages

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Alexandria (Old Town), we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. In our brand-new, state-of-the-art facility, we offer a nationally accredited curriculum and compassionate care for children from six weeks through kindergarten age. Our before- and after-school program provides flexible, dependable care for school-age children and support for their families. We proudly serve families in Old Town, Del Ray, Potomac Yard, Belle Haven, Huntington, and nearby areas. ✨ Open House on October 13th 10:00 AM- 3:00 PM. Schedule a tour to see our classrooms in action.

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.

Enrichment Programs

With our diverse range of enrichment programs, such as chess, yoga and robotics, your child will have fun developing important skills like creativity, communication, collaboration and critical thinking.

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 Akhil Owner

Mr. and Ms. Govil are the owners of the esteemed Goddard Schools located in Ashburn and Leesburg. With nearly two decades of experience operating Goddard Schools, they bring extensive expertise to early childhood education. Mr. Govil holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering, M.S. in Systems Engineering, and MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School. Ms. Govil holds a B.S. in Chemistry. Throughout her career, Ms. Govil focused on putting customers first across various entrepreneurial ventures, with an emphasis on growth and scale in new markets. Both dedicated significant time to nonprofit organizations, and have been recognized for their commitment to youth leadership and cultural education over the last 30 years. Mr. and Ms. Govil were taught the importance of learning from a young age. Particularly, Ms. Govil's family created opportunities for hundreds of children in India who otherwise lacked access to schooling. They look forward to serving the Alexandria community!

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.

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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.

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First Steps

12 - 18 m

We support and encourage children to confidently explore and develop new skills, language and ideas.

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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.

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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.

Get Set

2.5 - 3 yrs

Little ones begin preschool routines and new ways of play, supporting all areas of continuous development.

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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.

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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.

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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

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 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’ve had such a positive experience with The Goddard School! The teachers are warm, attentive, and genuinely care about the kids. The curriculum is engaging, and we've noticed real growth in both learning and confidence. We rated it a 9 only because there’s always room for little improvements, but overall we’re extremely happy and grateful for the care and education our child is receiving.

Aahana 's Mother

Twos Classroom

The teachers are amazing and curriculum is engaging. The indoor gym is a huge bonus especially for active kids.

Lucas's Mother

Bridge Classroom

The biggest factor for us is the responsive of the entire team, from the front office to the teachers. Whenever we have a recommendation or request, they take it as their own to either take it on board or provide excellent reasoning for why a different approach is needed. The rooms and facility are clean and my wife and I really feel the love the teachers for our children.

Westley & Ellowyn's Father

Infant Classroom

We have loved having our son at Goddard School. All of his teachers care about and are invested in his wellness and growth. We see a positive difference between him and kids at other school his age.

Selby's Mother

Toddler Classroom

The Old Town Alexandria Goddard School has the kindest staff you will ever meet. From the moment you walk in, you are happily greeted with a smile from Ms. Milly, Ms. Carla, or Ms. Rebecca. You can feel the positive energy they exude, which is also evident in the teaching staff. I highly recommend this school for everyone.

Alexandros's Father

Toddler Classroom

From the administration to the teachers, everyone is so welcoming and absolutely amazing

Brylin's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

The school is well structured. The staff is friendly and pleasant. The classrooms are very well maintained. The staff to child ratio is within the normal limits.

Paris Michelle Cole's Mother

Toddler Classroom

The teachers and activities from the school are well planned and they care about the children

Noa's Father

Bridge Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

Air Filtration Systems

Custom Key Code Entry

Disinfectant Sprayer

EPA-Approved Cleaning Products

Finger Guards

Gate Alarm

Key Fobs

Non-Biometric Security Scanner

Outdoor Security Cameras

Parking Lot Bollards

Supervised Lobby Entry

Zono

Food and Nutrition

Catering

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Order Food

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language

Basketball Court

Chess

Child Learning Kitchen

Dance

Dramatic Arts Space

Engineering

Handwriting

Imagination Playground

Indoor Gym

Interactive Whiteboard

Learning Technologies

Music Appreciation

Nutrition

Physical Fitness

Playground(s)

Robotics

STEAM Cart/Computer Lab

Secondary Languages

Sports & Fitness

Tablets

Wonder of Learning®

World Cultures

Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

December 8

Mandarin Mondays

11 AM - 12 PM
December 10

Music Appreciation

10 AM - 12 PM
December 15

Mandarin Mondays

11 AM - 12 PM
December 17

Music Appreciation

10 AM - 12 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.

CHESS AT THREE

Chess at Three is an innovative, narrative-based program that uses a collection of fun stories to teach chess to children in an entertaining, play-focused way. For example, instead of teaching children that kings move one square at a time, children learn that one king moves very slowly because his belly is big and one moves slowly because he is afraid of everything. By following these stories, children quickly start to play chess and solve chess puzzles.

VIRGINIA QUALITY

The Virginia Quality community consists of leading child care centers, preschools, and family child care homes across the Commonwealth of Virginia. By joining Virginia Quality, early learning programs show their staff, families, and community that they are committed to quality for young children. Virginia Quality sets standards for quality and provides a path for continuous quality improvement.

ECO-FRIENDLY SANITIZATION METHODS

The Goddard School uses high-tech sanitization devices that remove 99.9% of common bacteria and viruses from classroom objects, such as toys. The eco-friendly devices use ozone created from ambient air and less than half an ounce of water to sanitize hard and soft items without exposing them to chemicals.

CHILD CARE AWARE®

Child Care Aware is the nation's most respected hub of information for parents and child care providers. A program of Child Care Aware of America, Child Care Aware helps families learn more about the elements of quality child care and how to locate programs in their communities. Child Care Aware also provides child care providers with access to resources for their child care programs.

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Discover what makes Goddard extraordinary.

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The Goddard School of Alexandria (Old Town)

School Highlights

Where They Start Matters

Expert, Caring Teachers

Curriculum

Enrichment Programs

Leading with Curiosity

Meet Akhil Owner

Discover Our Classrooms

Infant

First Steps

Toddlers

Twos

Get Set

Bridge

Preschool

Pre-K

Additional Programs Offered

Special Programs

After School

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

CHESS AT THREE

VIRGINIA QUALITY

ECO-FRIENDLY SANITIZATION METHODS

CHILD CARE AWARE®

Ready To Learn More?

The Goddard School of

Alexandria
(Old Town)