The Goddard School of

Vancouver
(Salmon Creek)

360-573-2466
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
13201 NE 27th Avenue, Vancouver, Washington 98686

Proudly Accredited by:

School Highlights

Air Filtration Systems
Air Purifying System
Finger Guards
Gate Alarm
Hand Scanner
Key Fobs
Parking Lot Bollards
Playground(s)
Secondary Languages

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Vancouver (Salmon Creek), 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 Natalie On-site Owner

Paul and Natalie's background are a blend of education and business management. Paul is a graduate of Concordia University where he completed his B.S. in Business and went on to pursue a Masters in Education. Paul worked for many years as a High School Language Arts Teacher. His graduate program in literacy and thesis research reinforced the extreme importance of the first several years of life in terms of long-term learning and academic success. He was looking for a way to make an impact at the earlier ages. That journey led him to Goddard. Natalie holds a Bachelor's Degree from Portland State University in Child and Family Studies and Early Childhood Education. She previously worked for over a decade as a substitute teacher for local school districts. Paul and Natalie are the proud parents of 4 boys ages 11-17. We believe very strongly that our school is the highest quality educational experience in our area. We are proud to be a part of it.

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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

i like many things about Goddard, the curriculum, the level of interaction with each child. The fact that the teachers and owners know almost every child and parent by name. That there is a safe (secure) learning environment where I can leave my child and know that she is getting a positive and well rounded age appropriate curriculum filled with loads of play as well as education.

Iselin & Ariston's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Everyone is always smiling, including the kids

Luke & Sophie's Father

Preschool Classroom

I appreciate the holistic approach to learning - that curiosity is encouraged and that each child's individual perspective is celebrated - all while using scientific and educational principles that will help these developing minds and bodies thrive in our complex world.

Sam & Cal's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

It is definitely a learning environment, where the children have fun. I feel my child is in school versus being babysat.

Ellie's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Good teachers, clean facilities, and most importantly a place we trust to leave our precious children.

Benjamin & Rebecca's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Great teachers, lesson plans and environment for learning. I love getting daily reports and especially love when we get pictures and memorable moments specific to each child.

Michael & Daniel's Mother

Preschool Classroom

The staff is very friendly, personable and professional. They care about my child and her development needs. I really appreciate getting the daily reports of what activities were done for the day.

Colbie's Mother

Infant Classroom

Teachers teachers teachers! All of the teachers that my daughter has had are great. They all demonstrate a true commitment to care and educate. To help grow her mind, her body, and her since of self. You can tell that they are truly invested in what they are doing to help shape our young children into respectful, thoughtful, and intelligent little citizens.

Taylor's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

Air Filtration Systems

Air Purifying System

Finger Guards

Gate Alarm

Hand Scanner

Key Fobs

Parking Lot Bollards

Food and Nutrition

Caring for your child includes ensuring that they're fueled up and ready to learn and play!

Enrichment and Environment

Playground(s)

Secondary Languages

Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

More fun is on the way! Stay tuned for upcoming events.

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.

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

NAEYC ACCREDITED

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.

February 2024 - March 2029

EARLY ACHIEVERS

Early Achievers, Washington’s quality rating and improvement system, is voluntary for licensed child care providers and helps early learning programs offer high-quality care.

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