LEARNING THROUGH PLAY Think about all the times you pretended to be a doctor, a chef, a parent or a pro athlete when you were a child.
As you enjoyed exploring that role, you were figuring out how different people behave and learning through play.
A play-based curriculum allows children the freedom to have fun while discovering and exploring the world and their interests. To support learning through play, the F.L.EX. Learning Program includes the following:Fun, hands-on activities that allow children to learn through experience;Customized lesson plans that the teachers develop based on the children`s interests and adapt to the children`s developmental needs;Warm, nurturing classrooms that promote a passion for literacy, science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics;A daily schedule that ensures children have time for independent exploration and discovery every day;Age-appropriate interactive technologies, such as interactive whiteboards that support collaborative and meaningful learning without replacing creative play, exploration or physical activity.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 154 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 1, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
154 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition is based on students program.
Admissions Director
Cinnamon Snipes
Application URL
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Yoga
School Notes
- School Motto: Learning for Fun. Learning for Life.
- 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.Talented teachers collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident and joyful learners. The Goddard School's AdvancED and Middle States-accredited F.L.EX. Learning Program reaches more than 45,000 students in 430+ Goddard Schools in 35 states.The Goddard School's comprehensive play-based 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.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are The Goddard School often compared to?
The Goddard School is often viewed alongside schools like Towne Lake KinderCare by visitors of our site.
What sports does The Goddard School offer?
The Goddard School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Ballet, Dance and Soccer.
When is the application deadline for The Goddard School?
The application deadline for The Goddard School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: The Goddard School vs. Towne Lake KinderCare
The nearest high school to The Goddard School is CORE Community School (2.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hillside Preschool And Academy (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Towne Lake KinderCare (0.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Towne Lake KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: NS-PK 0.2 miles 3051 Parkbrooke Circle
Woodstock, GA 30189
(678) 445-3820
Woodstock, GA 30189
(678) 445-3820
0.2
NS-PK
n/a
Hillside Preschool And Academy
(Methodist)
Grades: PK-5 | 382 students 1.4 miles 4474 Towne Lake Pkwy
Woodstock, GA 30189
(770) 924-4776
Woodstock, GA 30189
(770) 924-4776
1.4
PK-5
382
Park View Montessori
Montessori School
Grades: NS-1 | 178 students 2.4 miles 6689 Bells Ferry Road
Woodstock, GA 30188
(770) 926-0044
Woodstock, GA 30188
(770) 926-0044
2.4
NS-1
178
Grades: 5-12 | 59 students 2.6 miles 203 Woodpark Place
Woodstock, GA 30188
(770) 704-9144
Woodstock, GA 30188
(770) 704-9144
2.6
5-12
59
Woodstock KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: NS-PK 2.6 miles 6233 Holly Springs Pkwy
Woodstock, GA 30188
(678) 909-2271
Woodstock, GA 30188
(678) 909-2271
2.6
NS-PK
n/a
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