The Goddard School of

Virginia Beach

School Phone Number: 757-563-2500

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

School Address: 2189 McComas Way, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456

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School Highlights

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Air Filtration Systems
Air Purifying System
American Sign Language
Antimicrobial Treatments
Art History
Computers
Dance
Degreed Teachers
Digital Cameras

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Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Virginia Beach, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. That's why we offer an expert curriculum, experienced teachers and a nurturing environment to provide the best foundation for their growth.

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.

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.

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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 Emma Flex Teacher

Ms. Emma is a Virginia Beach local in her senior year at Tallwood High School. She graduated this June with her CDA in Early Childhood, and plans to attend James Madison University for teaching this fall. She is First Aid and CPR certified and works with all ages in the building. She has 4 years experience working with children and in her spare time loves to be at the beach.

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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.

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.

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

Explore all the features and programs found at The Goddard School of Virginia Beach.

Health and Safety

Air Filtration Systems
Air Purifying System
Antimicrobial Treatments

EPA-Approved Cleaning Products
Finger Guards
Gate Alarm
Halo
Non-Biometric Security Scanner
Outdoor Security Cameras
Supervised Lobby Entry

Food and Nutrition

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language
Art History
Computers

Dance
Degreed Teachers
Digital Cameras
Engineering
Exploration Room
Handwriting
Learning Technologies
Literacy Nook
Music Appreciation
Nutrition
Outdoor Classroom
Physical Fitness
Playground(s)
Secondary Languages
Sports & Fitness
Tablets
Wonder of Learning®
World Cultures
Yoga & Mindfulness

What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

The staff are all loving and caring and take care of my children. Everyone seems to enjoy working there which is a very telling sign of a great school.

Ben & Bodhi's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Great school with wonderful educators who genuinely care about your children. We have been here since my youngest was in the baby room, and now he is in 2s. I am so impressed by the facility!

Marissa Barrios

(Google Review)

In the short time my daughter has attended Goddard she has learned skills she also demonstrates at home. Her teachers Ms. Sharla and Ms. Bella are so lovely and she is excited going into her classroom every morning and runs to them for hugs. This shows me my child feels good in her classroom and is happy, which makes dropping her off every day a wonderful experience for the both of us.

Alexandra 's Mother

Toddler Classroom

We’ve had a wonderful experience at Goddard! Our child loves going each morning, and has learned so much here in just over a year. All staff and teachers have been amazing

Libby Winchell Smith

(Google Review)

We love our son’s teachers and those in leadership at Goddard. It is safe and clean and the communication is top-notch.

Owen's Mother

Infant Classroom

Incredible staff. Loving and attentive, well trained, robust curriculum.

Dexter & Otto's Father

Junior-K Classroom

The staff is like family after attending for a year.

Brooklyn & Zi'Riah & Legend & Kiari's Legal Guardian

Preschool Classroom

We love this school!! Our son is doing really well and his teachers are wonderful and so patient. The staff is equally as great. I trust Goddard with my son and am so thankful we found this place!

Ethan & Thea's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms at The Goddard School of Virginia Beach.

Upcoming Events

June 22

Virginia Living Museum Discovery Box (Shark Secret

All Day
June 24

Water Play Wednesday!

9 AM - 12 PM
June 25

Little Lions Soccer

10 AM - 12 PM
June 26

Pizza Party Friday!

11:30 AM - 12 PM

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Care You Can Trust

The Goddard School of Virginia Beach 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.

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.

June 2012 - June 2022

NATIONAL GODDARD SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Our Goddard School is proud to have a Goddard School Teacher of the Year! Each year, Goddard Systems recognizes outstanding Goddard School teachers for their excellence in early childhood education.

January 2020 - January 2021

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.

January 2019 - January 2020

READER'S CHOICE - HAMPTON ROADS MAGAZINE

This award recognizes the best of the Norfolk, VA area as voted by the readers of Hampton Roads Magazine.

January 2013 - January 2014

QUALITY ASSURANCE

The Quality Assurance Award is presented to the Goddard School with the highest average QA score.

January 2007 - January 2008

HEALTH & SAFETY AWARD

The Health & Safety Award honors the top franchisee or franchisees who have gone above and beyond to provide the highest health and safety standards for the children.

January 2007 - January 2008

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE PRESIDENT’S CLUB

The Circle of Excellence President’s Club Award recognizes franchisees that meet the highest standards set by Goddard Systems in the areas of health and safety, curriculum, overall quality, punctual reporting and business operations. Eligibility is limited to franchisees that achieved the highest level of excellence, scoring in the top ten percent in each category.

January 2007 - January 2008

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 2003 - January 2005

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School Highlights

Where They Start Matters

Where They Start Matters

Curriculum

Expert, Caring Teachers

Leading with Curiosity

Meet Emma Flex Teacher

Classrooms & Programs

Infant

Toddlers

Twos

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

COGNIA® ACCREDITED

NATIONAL GODDARD SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR

NAEYC ACCREDITED

READER'S CHOICE - HAMPTON ROADS MAGAZINE

QUALITY ASSURANCE

HEALTH & SAFETY AWARD

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE PRESIDENT’S CLUB

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

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