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The Goddard School - Franklin/Cool Springs

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.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • 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 Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2009
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
185 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
15%
Average Class Size
14 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
No Uniform

Tuition and 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.

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Ballet/Jazz Dance

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Golf Lessons, Karate, Tennis

School Notes

  • 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.
Source: Verified school update

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • 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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