The Goddard School of

Sarasota

941-499-1900
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
3000 University Parkway, Sarasota, Florida 34243

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Air Filtration Systems
American Sign Language
Art History
Basketball Court
Catering
Dance
Disinfectant Sprayer
Engineering
Finger Guards

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Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Sarasota, 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.

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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.

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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 Jennifer Owner

I have lived in Lakewood Ranch, on the border of Sarasota since 2010. We moved here from Louisville, KY for my husbands job. But I was born and raised in South East Michigan. My background is in nursing. I have a BSN, Bachelors of Science of Nursing. I have spent most of my career as an Operating Room nurse. As I began to expand my family it became harder and harder to work the long and varying hours, and with my second pregnancy it was near impossible for me to work in the OR any longer so I decided to take a break for a couple of years. I knew I eventually would work again and having a job that I can take my small children with me was the perfect solution for my family. As the owner of the newest Goddard School my goal is to provide a fun and safe learning environment where the children will thrive and prepare them for their future.

Meet The Team

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

Relationships are no. 1 for 1 and under. We foster trust and help your little ones investigate the world around them.

Toddlers

12 - 24 m

Our teachers support your child as they continue to develop their independent selves.

Twos

2 - 3 yrs

We practice expressive language to help your child in all areas of their development, especially the big emotions that come with the territory.

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!

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.

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

Our kid has been with Goddard since he was 5 months old, they have always shown a lot of care and compassion for him at every level. We are very...Our kid has been with Goddard since he was 5 months old, they have always shown a lot of care and compassion for him at every level. We are very pleased with the progress he is making and the amount of things he learns on a weekly basis is pleasantly impressing us. We highly recommend Goddard, because of the attention, care and teaching methods applied.

Aiden's Father

Toddler Classroom

This is the best school that my daughters have ever attended, all the teachers are super nice and the kids learn a lot in class

Nathalie & Isabelle's Father

Toddler Classroom

We love the Goddard. My kids are always so excited to go and spend time with their teachers and friends! You have been nothing but kind and...We love the Goddard. My kids are always so excited to go and spend time with their teachers and friends! You have been nothing but kind and accommodating, I have no complaints with our experience at the school. We originally transferred Bailee here when she was, I think almost two, due to a terrible experience at her previous facility. I was extremely nervous to put her in another daycare, but I am so impressed. I recommend the Goddard to anyone who asks.

Bailee & Tatum & Harlow's Mother

Infant Classroom

I am very happy with the school, the teachers are great and have helped a lot Dante adjust to the new environment. He is very happy going over there...I am very happy with the school, the teachers are great and have helped a lot Dante adjust to the new environment. He is very happy going over there every day and that evidences you are doing a great job!

Dante's Father

Toddler Classroom

Our kid has been with Goddard since he was 5 months old, they have always shown a lot of care and compassion for him at every level. We are very...Our kid has been with Goddard since he was 5 months old, they have always shown a lot of care and compassion for him at every level. We are very pleased with the progress he is making and the amount of things he learns on a weekly basis is pleasantly impressing us. We highly recommend Goddard, because of the attention, care and teaching methods applied.

Aiden's Father

Toddler Classroom

We love the Goddard. My kids are always so excited to go and spend time with their teachers and friends! You have been nothing but kind and...We love the Goddard. My kids are always so excited to go and spend time with their teachers and friends! You have been nothing but kind and accommodating, I have no complaints with our experience at the school. We originally transferred Bailee here when she was, I think almost two, due to a terrible experience at her previous facility. I was extremely nervous to put her in another daycare, but I am so impressed. I recommend the Goddard to anyone who asks.

Bailee & Tatum & Harlow's Mother

Infant Classroom

I am very happy with the school, the teachers are great and have helped a lot Dante adjust to the new environment. He is very happy going over there...I am very happy with the school, the teachers are great and have helped a lot Dante adjust to the new environment. He is very happy going over there every day and that evidences you are doing a great job!

Dante's Father

Toddler Classroom

Our kid has been with Goddard since he was 5 months old, they have always shown a lot of care and compassion for him at every level. We are very...Our kid has been with Goddard since he was 5 months old, they have always shown a lot of care and compassion for him at every level. We are very pleased with the progress he is making and the amount of things he learns on a weekly basis is pleasantly impressing us. We highly recommend Goddard, because of the attention, care and teaching methods applied.

Aiden's Father

Toddler Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

Air Filtration Systems

Disinfectant Sprayer

Finger Guards

Gate Alarm

Halo

Iris Scanner

Key Fobs

Parking Lot Bollards

Water Filtration System

Food and Nutrition

Catering

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Order Food

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language

Art History

Basketball Court

Dance

Engineering

Handwriting

Imagination Playground

Interactive Whiteboard

Learning Technologies

Music Appreciation

Nutrition

Physical Fitness

Playground(s)

STEAM Cart/Computer Lab

Secondary Languages

Sports & Fitness

Tablets

World Cultures

Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

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Upcoming Events

August 29

Professional Development Day
September 1

School's Closed!
November 27

School's Closed!
November 28

School's Closed!

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