The Goddard School of

Glen Allen

School Phone Number: 804-270-0901

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

School Address: 11393 Nuckols Road, Glen Allen, Virginia 23059

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School Highlights

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After School
After School Transportation
Air Filtration Systems
Air Purifying System
American Sign Language
Art History
Basketball Court
Catering
Chess

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Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Glen Allen, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. For 25 years, The Goddard School of Glen Allen has been more than a school — we’ve been a family. From first steps to first friendships… From tiny giggles to big milestones… From nervous first days to confident kindergarten graduates… We’ve had the honor of growing alongside generations of families and we look forward to growing together for many more years to come!

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.

Where They Start Matters

We nurture your child’s unique potential by encouraging their natural curiosity so they’re prepared to confidently take on the world.

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.

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.

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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 Kendall Owner

Kendall has been a part of The Goddard School located in Glen Allen since 2001. She has since replaced her mother, Valerie Denton, as onsite owner. With a background in business, she strives to continue to carry out the schools original goals of not only being a safe, nurturing and educational environment, but also one that stresses the importance of family and communication. Kendall is a mother of three boys and finds The Goddard Wonder of Learning curriculum is a vital part of creating a life long love of learning. She feels the environment should not only be supportive and positive for the student, but also for the parents.

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Classrooms & Programs

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.

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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.

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

Explore all the features and programs found at The Goddard School of Glen Allen.

Health and Safety

Air Filtration Systems
Air Purifying System
Crash-Rated Fencing

Custom Key Code Entry
Disinfectant Sprayer
Finger Guards
Gate Alarm
Halo
Outdoor Security Cameras
Supervised Lobby Entry

Food and Nutrition

Catering
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
Order Food

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language
Art History
Basketball Court

Chess
Child Learning Kitchen
Computers
Dance
Degreed Teachers
Dramatic Arts Space
Engineering
Exploration Room
Handwriting
Indoor Gym
Interactive Whiteboard
Learning Technologies
Music Appreciation
Physical Fitness
Playground(s)
Robotics
Rock Wall
STEAM Cart/Computer Lab
Secondary Languages
Sports & Fitness
Tablets
Tenured Teachers
Wonder of Learning®
Yoga & Mindfulness

What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

My children are safe, happy, and they learn a lot at Goddard! We are promptly informed when things occur which makes us feel safe as parents. I also like that they have a parent/teacher centric curriculum where the learning is holistic for teachers, parents, and students. It is a constant loop that is ever growing!

Cyra & Jayden's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

It is amazing school! The management, staff and teachers are all friendly and welcoming. Our child has learned so much attending Goddard. We have such a peace of mind knowing that our child is safe and well taken care of.

Declan's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Love the teachers and the management

Jackson & Francine's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Great facilities, informed staff, and dedicated teachers. Curriculum and lessons are very impressive and varied.

Dana & Wendy & Carmen's Mother

Toddler Classroom

I like the environment and vibe of the school, teachers pay attention to all the details and they work really hard with kids. I have seen positive improvements in my child

Aarush's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Wonderful caring teachers, especially Ms. Samantha. Will recommend without any reservations.

Rhim's Father

Toddler Classroom

The owners and staff are very courteous, professional, and most of all, caring. They know every child’s name and make each family feel special. We have been with Goddard for years and are very happy.

Aaron & Elise & Jacob's Father

Preschool Classroom

It’s clean, teachers are caring and knowledgeable, layout is enticing to kids and parents, and they put kids first.

Judah's Mother

Infant Classroom

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms at The Goddard School of Glen Allen.

Upcoming Events

May 21

Pre-K Graduation

10 - 11 AM
May 25

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
June 1

First Day of Summer Camp!

All Day
June 12

Father's Day Celebration

3:30 - 4 PM

Care You Can Trust

The Goddard School of Glen Allen 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.

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.

January 2013 - June 2023

MARKET OF EXCELLENCE

The Market of Excellence Award is presented annually and acknowledges a market that has demonstrated the best collaborative effort in representing The Goddard School in their community.

January 2019 - January 2020

BEST OF LIST - RICHMOND MAGAZINE

This award recognizes the best in the Richmond area as voted by the readers of Richmond Magazine.

January 2013 - January 2014

READERS' CHOICE - STYLE WEEKLY

This award recognizes the best in the Richmond area as voted by the readers of Style Weekly.

January 2012 - January 2013

BEST OF LIST - RICHMOND MAGAZINE

This award recognizes the best in the Richmond area as voted by the readers of Richmond Magazine.

January 2012 - January 2013

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

The Circle of Excellence Award recognizes franchisees for elevating the Goddard School brand, reputation and business performance through outstanding achievements in education and operational delivery. The Circle of Excellence program represents the very best of the system and reflects Goddard’s mission and values.

January 2007 - January 2008

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The Goddard School of Glen Allen

School Highlights

Where They Start Matters

Curriculum

Where They Start Matters

The Goddard Difference

Expert, Caring Teachers

Leading with Curiosity

Meet Kendall Owner

Classrooms & Programs

Infant

First Steps

Toddlers

Twos

Get Set

Bridge

Preschool

Pre-K

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

Health and Safety

Food and Nutrition

Enrichment and Environment

What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

Preview the Fun

Upcoming Events

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Care You Can Trust

CHILD CARE AWARE®

COGNIA® ACCREDITED

MARKET OF EXCELLENCE

BEST OF LIST - RICHMOND MAGAZINE

READERS' CHOICE - STYLE WEEKLY

BEST OF LIST - RICHMOND MAGAZINE

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

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