The Goddard School of
State College
School Phone Number:
814-237-1160
, School Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
School Address: 1545 Westerly Parkway, State College, Pennsylvania 16801
, School Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
School Address: 1545 Westerly Parkway, State College, Pennsylvania 16801
Proudly Accredited by:
School Highlights
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American Sign Language
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Catering
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Chess
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Computers
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Disinfectant Sprayer
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Engineering
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Finger Guards
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Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
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Gate Alarm
Where They Start Matters
At The Goddard School of State College, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. Now enrolling Preschool & Pre-K for Fall 2025
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.
Meet Mitesh & Falguni On-Site Owners
Hello Families! We are the proud owners of The Goddard School in State College, PA. We live in State College with our two children, Rishi and Mira. Mitesh graduated from The Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Operations and Information Systems Management. Falguni has a Doctorate in Pharmacy from the University of South Carolina, and she worked as a retail pharmacist before coming to Goddard. Our family strongly believes in the education program The Goddard School offers and the health and safety assurance it provides. Having two young children, we recognize the importance of instilling a love of learning throughout a child's early years, and together we are committed to delivering the best possible experience when it comes to your child's education and care. As we consistently strive to be the best, we welcome your feedback and your concerns. We are so grateful to be part of your child’s learning and development, and we appreciate your trust.
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
In the Infant program, our teachers provide your baby with all the cuddles and care they need with opportunities to begin exploring the world around them.
Toddlers
12 - 24 m
As your little one rapidly develops physically and cognitively, our Toddler classroom is where their natural curiosity is fostered and their budding skills are nurtured.
Twos
2 - 3 yrs
In the Twos classroom, experienced, caring teachers guide your child through playful exploration, helping navigate big emotions while providing hands-on learning experiences that nurture their innate curiosity.
Bridge
2.5 - 3.5 yrs
As your child continues to gain independence, build self-care skills and learn more about themselves, the Bridge classroom provides the support they need to thrive in a preschool setting.
Preschool
3 - 4 yrs
In our Preschool classroom, your child starts their journey into a cooperative learning environment where they can discover interests and learn in a more structured setting.
Pre-K
4 - 5 yrs
As your child prepares for Kindergarten, our Pre-K classroom offers exciting opportunities to develop important skills, make new friends and explore the world around them.
Additional Programs Offered
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Special Programs
We enhance our play-based curriculum with a range of enrichment programs designed to fit your child’s interests.
What Our Goddard Village Is Saying
We love the staff and our lil one has a fun time and learns a lot every day. In a terrible global environment, we feel like the staff is mindful of safety and takes appropriate precautions.
My wife & I feel the staff genuinely cares about our children. This is important for all parents. The communication between school & family is on point. We appreciate the effort to keep us informed at all stages of the process.
We've had both our boys in Goddard. The social interaction is such a major component of learning. There is actually a curriculum so that our kids learned and were well prepared, if not advanced, when they (at least our first child) started kindergarten (baby is only 19 months old). The people are wonderful and we feel they are family.
My son gets so excited when we pull up to the Goddard School and doesn't want to leave at the end of his day. Seeing his happiness strengthens the trust I have with his care.
We are a new family, but the experience for our two girls has already exceeded expectations. The personal touch that the staff offers is exceptional and the in-class learning and skills development is well-coordinated and impactful. Highly recommend!
The teachers and whole learning environment are excellent. My kids are excited to go to school and have fun while learning!
The staff is amazing! Very caring and connected to the families. I feel assured my child is getting the best care possible. I love the individualized comments on the daily reports.
The teachers and the staff are great. They are very responsive. I wanted to make the school aware of our religious holidays and the teachers were so welcoming and embraced the idea of inclusivity that warmed my heart. The preschool curriculum is just wonderful and has been a great environment for learning for our daughter. I would highly recommend this facility to anyone without any hesitation.
Prioritizing Health and Happiness
Explore all the features and programs found at our local School.
Health and Safety
Disinfectant Sprayer
Finger Guards
Gate Alarm
Halo
Non-Biometric Security Scanner
Outdoor Security Cameras
Food and Nutrition
Catering
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
Order Food
Enrichment and Environment
American Sign Language
Chess
Computers
Engineering
Handwriting
Interactive Whiteboard
Learning Technologies
Music Appreciation
Playground(s)
STEAM Cart/Computer Lab
Secondary Languages
Tablets
Yoga & Mindfulness
Preview the Fun
Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.
Upcoming Events
More fun is on the way! Stay tuned for upcoming events.
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Care You Can Trust
The Goddard School is proud to be recognized for our commitment to quality care and early learning! These accolades reflect our dedication to providing a safe, nurturing and enriching environment for every child.
NATIONAL EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM ACCREDITATION
The NECPA accreditation program has been carefully crafted to create broad public understanding of the benefits of high quality early childhood care and education. Coupled with this increased understanding is a raised awareness of the professional expertise required to deliver that high quality care and an appreciation of the advantages that children receive from accredited centers and schools.
August 2021
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August 2027
PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
The PA DOE considers the education of its children to be among the highest priorities of state government and has dedicated many resources toward that end. Educators who are PA DOE certified prepare for their responsibilities in the schools of the Commonwealth through the completion of a State Approved Teacher Education program (includes student teaching or field experience), The Pre Service Academic Performance Assessment (PAPA) in Reading, Writing and Mathematics, and completing application materials documenting that all certification requirements have been met.
January 2020
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November 2025
KEYSTONE STARS
STAR 4
Pennsylvania’s Keystone STARS program is an initiative of the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) to improve, support and recognize the continuous quality improvement efforts of early learning programs. The Keystone STARS Performance Standards provide the foundation for the program and are grouped into four levels – Standards, Training, Assistance, Resources and Support. Each level builds on the previous level and utilizes research-based best practices to promote quality early learning environments and positive child outcomes.
October 2021
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October 2024
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