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The Goddard School - Franklin/Cool Springs

1101 Moher Boulevard Franklin, TN 37069

Tel: (615) 595-2525

www.goddardschool.com

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 185 students
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 185 students
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Year Founded

2009

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

185 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

15%

Average Class Size

14 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

No Uniform

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition based on age and schedule

Summer Program Cost Notes

Summer camp costs based on age and schedule.

Application URL

Online Application

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Arts and Music Programs:

Ballet/Jazz Dance

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Golf LessonsKarate

Tennis

School Notes

The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children from six weeks to six years old have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life.
Degreed teachers collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident and joyful learners. The Goddard School has earned the NAEYC accreditation for being the highest level program possible.
The Goddard School's comprehensive curriculum, developed with early childhood education experts, provides the best childhood preparation for social and academic success.
To learn more about The Goddard School, please visit www.goddardschool.com.
Learning for fun.
Learning for life.

The Goddard School uses the most contemporary, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children ages Infant through Pre-K have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. Our degreed teachers also collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident and joyful learners. We provide a nurturing environment with a focus on early childhood education and development. We are proud to have achievedaccreditationby The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). We enhance our play-based curriculum with a wide range ofenrichment programs (foreign language, sign language, yoga, music, world cultures, art history, and fitness) that are designed to meet the individual needs of your child and help your child become mentally and physically well-rounded. These programs, which are offered every day at no additional cost, are part of our learning program and provide opportunities for your child to learn by doing. Our programs have been thoughtfully designed to reinforce STEAM learning and help children develop creativity, communication, collaboration and critical-thinking skills, which are essential to success in schools, careers and life.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Juanita, Owner since 2010 -
- Sue, Owner since 2009 -

Source: Verified school update

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The Goddard School - Franklin/Cool Springs famous alumni include: Juanita, Owner since 2010 and Sue, Owner since 2009.

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The application deadline for The Goddard School - Franklin/Cool Springs is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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