The first years of your child's life are special because great developmental strides are made as your child moves toward independence. Progress is continually evident in your child's emotional growth, social skills, verbal communication, intellectual awareness, and physical capability. The Goddard School® program has been designed to nurture the full range of these developing skills and interests in a small group setting.

Each nursery has been specially designed to create a warm and secure environment for your infant. From the peaceful sleeping alcove to the big rocking chairs where babies are held for their bottles, babies at Goddard have a very special place.

Babies are encouraged to develop at their own pace. Teachers sing songs and read stories to encourage language acquisition; they pass balls and play games to develop motor skills; but most of all they spend lots of time cuddling and talking to babies to instill trust and provide comfort.

Parents work with their baby's teacher to set their child's schedule to ensure consistency between home and Goddard. This also means that parents know the best time to visit during the day. Whether they want to feed their baby or play with their infant on the specially designed playground, parents are always encouraged to stop by.

Toddlers make great developmental strides from first steps to potty training, and Goddard teachers are right there to provide support in a fun and active environment. Energetic teachers plan activities to encourage your toddler's eager investigation of the world.

Centers for imaginary play, blocks and puzzles, creative art, and lots of books are always open for discovery. In order to provide toddlers with the consistency and routine they crave, teachers plan days filled with a balance of quiet activities, spirited music and movement, and plenty of outdoor climbing, running, and jumping.

Toddler
Young toddlers play and learn in a bright and cheery environment with lots of opportunities for independent exploration. Activities such as circle time are introduced to encourage verbal and social growth. Finger-plays, stories, and songs are incorporated into each day to foster a toddler's awareness of the world around them.

Get Set
The Get Set program for older toddlers is unique to Goddard. The emphasis in this program is socialization and the acquisition of self-help skills, particularly potty training. Although children potty-train at their own pace, Goddard teachers and toddler parents work together to provide the best environment for success. In addition, toddlers are practicing hand washing, putting on their coats, picking up their toys, and sharing with their friends.

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