The Goddard School of

Chantilly
(Westfields)

703-378-4088
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
5001 Westone Plaza, Chantilly, Virginia 20151

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School Highlights

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Indoor Gym
Chess
Private Kindergarten
Handwriting
Outdoor Classroom
Order Food
Yoga & Mindfulness
Outdoor Security Cameras
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

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Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Chantilly (Westfields), we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. We opened in 2003, committed to creating the kind of fun, enriching learning environment that we wanted for our own three children. We have two nationally recognized accreditations, demonstrating our continued commitment to excellence. We offer full-time and part-time programs, including an accredited Kindergarten program. We welcome new families every month! Convenient to Centreville, Chantilly & Fair Lakes. Enrolling for Fall 2025 now!

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.

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 Risa & Brad Owners

Ms. Risa and Mr. Brad are the proud owners of both Goddard Schools in Chantilly; Chantilly (Westfields) opened in 2003, and Chantilly (South Riding) opened at the end of 2011. Risa has a Master's Degree in Elementary Education and serves as the Senior Education Director for the schools. Risa was previously a 4th and 5th grade teacher, so she knows well that an exceptional school depends on exceptional teachers. Risa oversees the hiring of every teacher we invite to join The Goddard School, and, as Senior Education Director, she makes sure that the environment we provide is caring, fun, safe, and educational. Brad is the business manager of both schools. Brad was trained as a lawyer, and he brings ten years of experience in the banking industry to the business side of running the school. Education is so important to us both that two of our children are educators, themselves (the third is, inexplicably, a geologist). Welcome to our School!

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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

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

From Mr. Brad greeting the kids, to the smiles of the front desk, all the way to the classroom, in the classroom, and beyond - the entire staff is empathetic, caring and provide comfort.

Camilo & Leandro's Mother

Preschool Classroom

The high quality care, learning activities, family experiences and community feel have made our experience at The Goddard School of Chantilly above and beyond.

Lila's Mother

Toddler Classroom

We have loved our transition to Goddard! We tell everyone we know. Everything is very organized, everyone is so kind and welcoming and we feel taken care of as a family, not just our enrolled 3 year old.

Natalie's Mother

Preschool Classroom

My kids absolutely love their teachers and the Goddard School. I see the developmental differences in our youngest child who started the Goddard School very early vs. our older child who had a nanny until he was 2.5 The differences are significant and I'm so thankful for the fabulous teachers and administrative staff.

Charles & Connor's Mother

Infant Classroom

Great teachers, environment, and overall facility for young kids. Security is also important and Goddard Chantilly has done a good job making me feel like my child is safe.

Julian's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

The staff has been wonderful for our son's development. From when he started as in infant to now being in the bear cubs classroom, he has always had teachers who care so much about the children and clearly love what they do.

Michael & Baby's Father

Toddler Classroom

Everyone has been nothing but kind, helpful, friendly and attentive. My daughter LOVES coming to school here!

Vera's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Everyone at the school is so friendly and you can tell that the teachers love their jobs with how engaging they are with the children. Tenure speaks volumes, and its great to see that the teachers are happy and well taken care of.

Michael & Baby's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

Finger Guards

Gate Alarm

Outdoor Security Cameras

Supervised Lobby Entry

Zono

Food and Nutrition

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

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Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language

Chess

Handwriting

Indoor Gym

Music Appreciation

Outdoor Classroom

Physical Fitness

Playground(s)

Robotics

STEAM Cart/Computer Lab

Wonder of Learning®

Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

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Upcoming Events

December 7

Unit 4, Week 3: Does it roll?

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December 14

Unit 4, Week 4: How can I use tools?

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December 21

Unit 5, Week 1: What do I know about my community?

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December 24

School Closed: Winter Break

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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

LEVEL 1

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.

June 2025 - August 2030

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.

January 2020 - January 2030

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.

February 2011 - June 2026

EDUCATION EXCELLENCE AWARD

The Education Excellence Award honors the top franchisee or franchisees who have gone above and beyond to provide the highest quality and most consistent educational programs in every classroom.

January 2016 - January 2017

PHILIP SCHUMACHER SCHOLARSHIP

The Philip Schumacher Scholarship was named for the retired President and CEO of Goddard Systems. The scholarship is presented annually to a franchisee who exemplifies managing an outstanding business, commitment to maintaining and improving The Goddard School brand as well as being valued by their community and respected by fellow franchisees for their commitment to quality.

January 2014 - January 2015

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