The Goddard School of Durham
, Durham, North Carolina 27713
School Phone Number: 919-544-3311 , School Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Welcome to Our School
The Goddard School of Durham is a warm and nurturing space where extraordinary awaits your child each and every day.
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Our School
Learn MoreWelcome! We’re committed to your child’s health, safety and education, which is why we provide children with safe and healthy learning environments at our School.
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Faculty
Meet Our TeachersOur teachers blend the highest standards in early childhood education and development with nurturing care.
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Careers
Join Our TeamEducation becomes extraordinary when teachers like you help little learners achieve big goals! If you want to make a difference in the lives of young children in a supportive, engaging environment, apply today!
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Reviews & Recognition
Read Our ReviewsWe greatly value feedback we receive from parents and our communities, and are proud to share these publicly.
Something Fun Is Always Happening at Goddard!
Upcoming Events
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April 7 Week of the Young Child: Music Monday -
April 8 Week of the Young Child: Tasty Tuesday -
April 8 Soccer Shots 9 - 11 AM
- At Goddard, creativity blooms in so many ways! 🎨🌸 From exploring different painting techniques to using unique tools like straws and pinecones, we make art an adventure. With child-led creativity at the heart of learning, we encourage students to let their imaginations run wild as they innovate and create! ✨🖌️
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Congratulations for your soon-to-arrive bundle of joy, Ms. Mirabel!! Thank you to all our families for showering Ms. Mirabel with so much love!! 🥰
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🎓 Attention, The Goddard School - Durham alumni! Applications for the 2025 Anthony A. Martino Memorial Scholarship are now open! This $10,000 scholarship is available to high school seniors who graduated from a pre-k or kindergarten program at a Goddard School. We encourage our graduates to apply! The submission deadline is April 11, 2025.
For full details, visit The Goddard School® website: https://bit.ly/4hlSpGw
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📚✨ At The Goddard School - Durham, we love helping your little one discover the joy of reading! From making books part of your daily routine to letting your child choose their own stories, fostering a love of reading starts early. Check out these simple tips to make reading fun and engaging! https://bit.ly/3Dryh85
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Join us in celebrating Black History through stories! 📚
At The Goddard School - Durham, Black History Month is a time to honor the rich history, strength, and achievements of Black Americans. But celebrating diverse stories is something we embrace all year long! These stories help children develop empathy, appreciation, and a true sense of belonging. 💙
Dr. Ann McClain Terrell, a member of our Educational Advisory Board, has curated a must-read list of books that highlight Black history and culture. From inspiring real-life figures to vibrant stories celebrating diversity, these books help children see themselves—and others—in powerful ways.
📖 Check out the full list here:
- Every year, The Goddard School® celebrates the incredible dedication and impact of our teachers with the Teacher of the Year Award! 🎉 We’re excited to announce that submissions for the 2025 Teacher of the Year Award are now open. Nominate your child’s teacher today on The Goddard School® website and share how they’ve made a difference in your family’s life: https://bit.ly/3PCytUs Let’s shine a spotlight on the amazing teachers at The Goddard School - Durham! ✨ Nominations will be accepted from now until Friday, February 7th.
- Happy Kid Inventors' Day! 🎨✨ Join us at The Goddard School - Durham as we celebrate young inventors and their amazing creations. We foster creativity and exploration in our students every day through fun and engaging activities. Let's inspire the next generation of innovators together! #KidInventorsDay
- At The Goddard School - Durham we love exploring science through hands-on experiments! All it takes is some baking soda and vinegar to witness this bubbly, foamy eruption in action! 🌋🔥
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Thank you, dear Ghosh family for the scrumptious lunch from Naga's South Indian Cuisine!!! You are always so supportive of all we do - we appreciate your love so much!! And each of the biryanis were superb - all different, all perfectly spiced and all gobbled up by our teachers and staff. 😄😍🥰😋
- Get creative with your little one and make your own winter trees!🌲All you need is a stick, tape, paint, and paintbrushes. Let their imagination run wild and watch them create some magical winter wonderland art!
Find Their Extraordinary
We nurture your child’s unique potential by encouraging their natural curiosity so they’re prepared to confidently take on the world.
What Teachers Mean to Me
Every member of the Goddard faculty has special, often extraordinary, gifts they share with their students. When a child comes home happy and can't wait to see their teacher the next day, tell us about it. Take this moment to celebrate your child's teachers!
LEARNING YOUR CHILD LOVES
- Safe & Nurturing
- Social & Emotional Skills
- Education