The Goddard School of

West Chester/ Hamilton

513-860-1500
6:30 am - 6:00 pm
7739 Princeton-Glendale Road, West Chester, Ohio 45011

Proudly Accredited by:

School Highlights

After School
After School Transportation
Air Filtration Systems
Air Purifying System
American Sign Language
Basketball Court
Before School
Before School Transportation
Catering

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of West Chester/ Hamilton, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. Our academic programs for infant-kindergarten promote S.T.E.A.M. learning & are 5 Start SUTQ accredited. Students don’t need to be 5 years old by August 1 to attend our private Kindergarten. Before/After School KIDS CLUB picks up where school leaves off. All our Lead Teachers have degrees in Early Childhood Education.

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 Alexandra Onsite Owner

Ms. Alexandra has her Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Central Florida and her MBA from Xavier University. She spent 10 years working as a design engineer within the Aviation industry and has been very involved in volunteer and professional associations locally. Ms. Alex has two children, Aria and Sienna.

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.

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

Private Kindergarten

Our private kindergarten program focuses on fun learning experiences that will prepare your children for success in first grade and beyond!
Summer Fun

Our summer program is an exciting extension of the school year filled with lots of outdoor play and fun learning adventures!

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What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

Amazing group of people at Goddard in West Chester! They do a terrific job of educating and nurturing young minds.

Kelly & Sean's Father

Pre-K Classroom

The curriculum and attention they give each child really sets the Goddard School apart. Our child grew up in the Goddard program (starting in the infant room) and we’re excited that they’ll be completing the program in Kindergarten!

Avery's Father

Kindergarten Classroom

I've seen a great progress in my daughter in all aspects of her development. 360 degree educational and development activities, professional and loving teachers!

Maria's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Caring teachers for my 5 year old and my 11 month old daughters. Clean facility. Timely diaper changes every 3 hours for my infant. They share videos and pictures through the tadpole app. Love this place

Elliot & Madison's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

Air Filtration Systems

Air Purifying System

Disinfectant Sprayer

Finger Guards

Gate Alarm

Halo

Food and Nutrition

Catering

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language

Basketball Court

Chess

Computers

Dance

Engineering

Exploration Room

Handwriting

Imagination Playground

Interactive Whiteboard

Kodo Kids

Learning Technologies

Literacy Nook

Music Appreciation

Nutrition

Outdoor Classroom

Physical Fitness

Playground(s)

Robotics

STEAM Cart/Computer Lab

Secondary Languages

Sports & Fitness

Tablets

World Cultures

Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

July 30

Tiger/Parrot/Koala Water Days

9 AM - 12 PM
July 31

Zebra and School Age Water Days

9 AM - 3 PM
August 5

Frog and Giraffe Class Water Days

9 AM - 12 PM
August 5

Cool Critters Outreach

10 - 11 AM

Awarding Excellence

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

READER'S CHOICE - LIFE PUBLICATIONS

This award recognizes the best preschool and childcare as voted in the Life Publications Reader's Choice Awards.

December 2021

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.

March 2024

STEP UP TO QUALITY GOLD

Step Up to Quality (SUTQ) is a three-tier quality rating and improvement system for Ohio's early learning and development programs. SUTQ recognizes and promotes programs that meet and exceed quality program standards.

August 2021 - December 2026

ECO-HEALTHY CHILD CARE®

As an Eco-Healthy Child Care® endorsed provider we will create and maintain an early childhood learning environment that is healthy and safe by reducing children’s exposure to toxic chemicals. These changes will immediately benefit the health and well-being of the children within our care. Every child deserves a place that is healthy and safe, start creating a healthier child care environment today!

January 2019 - January 2020

BEST OF THE NORTH - CINCY MAGAZINE

This award recognizes the best preschool in the North Cincinnati area as voted on by the readers of Cincy Magazine.

January 2016 - January 2017

DUKE ENERGY STEM SCIENCE PROGRAM

The Duke Energy STEM Science Program, sponsored by 4C and the Duke Energy Foundation, selects eight schools based on their pledge to education, their commitment to quality and their enlistment of a knowledgeable and dedicated teaching faculty. STEM, which stands for: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, is designed to showcase the total process of learning – which allows students in the program the chance to think and experiment first to solve a problem, rather than simply memorizing processes and answers.

January 2014 - January 2015

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West Chester/ Hamilton

513-860-1500
• Open Monday-Friday
6:30 am - 6:00 pm

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