The Goddard School of Westerville
(Polaris)

School Address: 8750 Olde Worthington Road
, Westerville, Ohio 43082
School Phone Number: 614-882-0111 , School Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Welcome to Our School

The Goddard School of Westerville (Polaris) is a warm and nurturing space where extraordinary awaits your child each and every day.

We’re excited to celebrate 25 years under the same ownership with a refreshing update to our school this summer! Established in 1999, we’re proud to be one of the first Goddard Schools in Central Ohio, with teachers who’ve been with us for over 23 years. We offer multiple flexible food options, the Wonder of Learning curriculum, and Istation for academic growth. We prioritize health and safety with 24/7 video surveillance and provide a chartered, full-day Kindergarten elementary school program.

Meet Steve

Meet Steve

Owner
I’ve proudly owned and operated The Goddard School (Polaris) since 1999 and remain an active, daily presence in the school. With over two decades of experience in early childhood education, I’m deeply committed to creating a nurturing, safe, and enriching environment where children can thrive. After earning my degree from Miami University in 1994, I worked in educational technology with companies like DataBeam, Lotus, and IBM. I now serve as principal of our school, which operates as both a private preschool and a non-public charter elementary school under the Ohio Department of Education. I’m lucky to share this journey with my wife Teresa, a top realtor in Central Ohio, and our two daughters—Breia, a buyer’s agent, and Mariah, an esthetician and entrepreneur. Our granddaughter Scarlett is a student here and loves being our unofficial “product tester.” As a family, we lead an active, joyful life—and I’m honored to be part of so many children’s early learning journeys.
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    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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    Faculty

    Our teachers blend the highest standards in early childhood education and development with nurturing care.

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  • Reviews & Recognition

    We greatly value feedback we receive from parents and our communities, and are proud to share these publicly.

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  • Private Kindergarten

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

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Something Fun Is Always Happening at Goddard!

Upcoming Events

  • April 28 Phonics
  • April 29 Phonics
  • April 30 Phonics
  • April 30 Tap & Tumble 9:30 - 11:30 AM
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GODDARD LOVE FROM FAMILIES LIKE YOURS

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I love everything about the Goddard school. All staff are so kind and the owners are like family. Education wise - grade A
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Kindergarten Classroom
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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.

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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!

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LEARNING YOUR CHILD LOVES

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We work tirelessly to ensure children thrive in a healthy, safe and warm environment. Within this secure and nurturing environment, children can discover their unique gifts.