The Goddard School of

Leander

512-528-1918
7:00 am - 6:30 pm
1730 Union Street, Leander, Texas 78641

Proudly Accredited by:

School Highlights

After School
After School Transportation
American Sign Language
Art History
Basketball Court
Catering
Dance
Engineering
Finger Guards

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Leander, 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.

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.

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 Alissa & Michael Onsite Owner

Michael and Alissa are the proud parents of three children, all of whom have attended The Goddard School. Alissa holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Elementary Education and began her career in education in 2001. She always dreamed of opening her own school, starting as a preschool teacher, then an Educational Director. In 2016, her dream became a reality when she and Michael became the owners of The Goddard School in Leander. Michael has a strong background in finance and organizational leadership and has also coached his children’s soccer, T-ball, and football teams. Together, they are dedicated to making your family’s Goddard experience exceptional, fostering a love for learning in your child, and creating an environment where they look forward to coming to school every day.

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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.

Bridge

2.5 - 3.5 yrs

We support all areas of continuous development, setting your child up for success in and out of the classroom.

Preschool

3 - 4 yrs

We help your child experiment with writing, drawing and painting with a purpose.

Pre-K

4 - 5 yrs

Your child will be kindergarten ready without worksheets!

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!
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

All the teachers are engaged with the children. My child and I am very happy with Goddard Leander, I wouldn't take her any where else. She had her two year check up and her dr was very impressed with how advanced she was. She can say her letters and numbers!

Julia's Mother

Toddler Classroom

I like the well rounded topics my toddler learns - from yoga and sign language to science and reading. It keeps him engaged.

Liam's Mother

Toddler Classroom

The teachers are amazing. Their ability to get children (even very small children with even smaller attention spans) to actually learn something valuable is incredible. Specifically, my son went through the kindergarten program at The Goddard School and went from absolutely refusing to even look at the words in a book to reading competently within the first two or three months of the school year.

Griffin & Dahlia's Mother

Kindergarten Classroom

Everything! My daughter is constantly learning and engaged with a variety of activities. The class is structured and not just about playing with toys. The teachers know her personally and communicate openly with us.

Caylee's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

Finger Guards

Gate Alarm

Halo

Hand Scanner

Non-Biometric Security Scanner

Outdoor Security Cameras

Parking Lot Bollards

Food and Nutrition

Catering

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language

Art History

Basketball Court

Dance

Engineering

Handwriting

Music Appreciation

Outdoor Classroom

Physical Fitness

Playground(s)

Secondary Languages

Sports & Fitness

World Cultures

Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

August 1

Splash Day

9 - 11:30 AM
August 7

Splash Day

9 - 11:30 AM
August 11

End Of Summer Party

9 - 11 AM
August 12

Teacher In-Service Day

Awarding Excellence

Our School has been recognized for delivering extraordinary educational experiences and outstanding service to our families.

COGNIA® ACCREDITED

Cognia (cognia.org) is a global organization with a holistic approach to continuous improvement of education through accreditation and certification, assessment, professional learning and customized improvement services.

TEXAS RISING STAR

STAR 4

Texas Rising Star is a quality rating and improvement system for Texas early childhood programs. The Texas Rising Star Provider certification system offers three levels of certification (2-star, 3-star and 4-star) to encourage providers to attain progressively higher certification requirements leading to a 4-star.

CHILD CARE AWARE®

Child Care Aware is the nation's most respected hub of information for parents and child care providers. A program of Child Care Aware of America, Child Care Aware helps families learn more about the elements of quality child care and how to locate programs in their communities. Child Care Aware also provides child care providers with access to resources for their child care programs.

January 2020 - January 2030

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE FOR EDUCATION

The Circle of Excellence Award for Education acknowledges Goddard Schools that provide the highest-quality and most consistent educational programs in every classroom. To be considered for the award, each School must earn one of the top two ratings of its state’s licensing program, become accredited by at least one of the four primary accreditors or achieve P21 (Partnership for 21st Century Learning) Exemplar status. Schools that earn this award represent some of the top education programs in our system.

January 2019 - January 2023

BRAND AMBASSADOR AWARD

The Brand Ambassador Award acknowledges a franchisee that has gone above and beyond Goddard’s system standards to keep its facility and program current and competitive while meeting the highest standards in the areas of quality assurance, business operations, brand standards, marketing, advertising and public relations.

DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

The Director of the Year Award is given to a Goddard School director who illustrates educational leadership, is a mentor to other faculty members at the School and helps create an atmosphere that encourages children to experience the most genuine form of learning.

January 2019 - January 2020

BEST CHILDCARE - HILL COUNTRY NEWS

This award acknowledges the best in the Williamson County area as recognized by the Hill Country News.

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Leander

512-528-1918
• Open Monday-Friday
7:00 am - 6:30 pm

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