The Goddard School of

Federal Way

253-237-9025
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
33310 1st Way South, Federal Way, Washington 98003

School Highlights

American Sign Language
Finger Guards
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
Gate Alarm
Indoor Gym
Interactive Whiteboard
Music Appreciation
Outdoor Security Cameras
Playground(s)

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Federal Way, 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.

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.

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Meet Negar Executive Director

As the Executive Director of The Goddard School of Federal Way, I am honored to lead a team dedicated to providing exceptional early childhood education in a nurturing and stimulating environment. With a robust background in Early Childhood Education and a Master’s in Management, I’ve spent over 18 years honing my leadership skills and deepening my passion for fostering growth and development in young children. Since 2006, I’ve been committed to blending educational excellence with effective leadership to create a space where every child can thrive. I am continually inspired by the joy, curiosity, and progress I see in our students each day. I believe in building a strong, supportive community that empowers both children and staff to reach their full potential, while celebrating the milestones along the way. At The Goddard School, we focus on creating a foundation for lifelong learning, and I am privileged to guide our efforts in shaping the future of our students.

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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

Summer Fun

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

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

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What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

Mrs Anjanette is wonderful with the kids! My daughter looks forward to going to school because of her! She makes the day engaging and fun to learn for our kiddos,

Gabrielle's Mother

Twos Classroom

As a first time parent scared to put my child in daycare/preschool I have had the most positive experience! Ms Emilee is amazing in the short time my son has been enrolled I have seen such growth in him thanks to the attention and efforts of his teacher, at the end of the day I always get a great summary of his day!

Solomon's Mother

Infant Classroom

Great communication, clean, excellent standards kept

Faizan's Father

Toddler Classroom

Friendly staff member. Good security

Starla 's Father

Pre-K Classroom

When signing my child up to go to preschool here they answered all my questions thoroughly. Also my child has only been going to Goddard school for least then two weeks and I there is already improvement in her speech

Nilah 's Mother

Toddler Classroom

The teaching staff is great. Facilities are nice.

Royce & Beckham's Father

Preschool Classroom

We are very impressed with the overall cleanliness, communication, and staff at the Goddard school. The space is one that we are proud to have. Our kids be enrolled in, from the clean classrooms, to the welcoming decor. There is constant communication of our child’s learning and progress that we greatly appreciate. In addition, there has not been a staff member we have interacted with who has not been positive, professional, and dedicated to their job.

Lucia (Lulu) & Koa's Father

Toddler Classroom

Very caring school and always want to do what’s best for the children.

Taylor Paige Cross'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

Food and Nutrition

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language

Indoor Gym

Interactive Whiteboard

Music Appreciation

Playground(s)

Wonder of Learning®

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

December 24

Winter Break

All Day
December 25

Winter Break

All Day
December 26

Winter Break

All Day
December 27

Winter Break

All Day

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.

WASHINGTON EARLY ACHIEVERS

Washington Early Achievers, Washington’s Quality Rating Improvement System, strives to improve the quality of childcare in Washington and help children develop the skills they need to be successful in school.

August 2025

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