The Goddard School of

Apex

919-362-3999
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
903 Olive Chapel Road, Apex, North Carolina 27502

Proudly Accredited by:

School Highlights

American Sign Language
Antimicrobial Treatments
Dance
EPA-Approved Cleaning Products
Finger Guards
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
Gate Alarm
Halo
Wonder of Learning®

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Apex, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Diane Owner

Diane Bowden is the owner of the Goddard School in Apex. After being in the corporate workforce for over fifteen years, she wanted to own a business that could make a significant contribution to the community by providing an exceptional, high quality preschool experience for children. Diane is a graduate from the College of Veterinary Medicine at NC State. She has spent the majority of her professional life working in the pharmaceutical industry. I am excited and proud to be a part of the Goddard family. I am committed to providing an experience that will enrich every child's emotional, social, intellectual and physical development, while providing the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.

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

Special Programs

We enhance our play-based curriculum with a range of enrichment programs designed to fit your child’s interests.
Summer Camp

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

We absolutely love Goddard Apex. As a parent, I feel confident dropping my child off to a staff who are absolutely wonderful with toddlers and pre-school age children. My child comes home with a big smile on his face everyday and talks about all the things he learned at school. Goddard is safe and clean, and they provide an excellent educational component which greatly prepares your child for kindergarten.

Braden's Mother

Junior-K Classroom

Great family friendly atmosphere and learning environment

Logan & Hayden's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Engaged teachers. Enjoy the structure, great communication, and organization.

Connor & Cole's Mother

Toddler Classroom

I have two of my kids attend Goddard, I am pleased with the care that they give them. It has been a great experience for my family to have our kids attend Goddard School.

Joseph & Joycelyn's Mother

Goddard Graduate

I love the consistency that the school provides for my son, he absolutely loves his teachers

Owen's Father

Pre-K Classroom

The way Alex talks about school, the teachers and her classmates......she actually asks if it's a school day! Her growth with all aspects from potty training to listening, preparation for prek. EVERYTHING

Alexandra's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Leadership here is outstanding, very hard to find anyone close to this stable and reliable.

Elizabeth & Nora's Father

Preschool Classroom

The teachers are great. The school is clean, and the curriculum is fantastic.

Sean Sebastian & Emma's Mother

Infant Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

Antimicrobial Treatments

EPA-Approved Cleaning Products

Finger Guards

Gate Alarm

Halo

Hand Scanner

Key Fobs

Non-Biometric Security Scanner

Outdoor Security Cameras

Supervised Lobby Entry

Food and Nutrition

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language

Dance

Handwriting

Learning Technologies

Music Appreciation

Nutrition

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

December 8

Soccer Shots

All Day
December 10

Tap and Tumple

All Day
December 13

Parent's Day Out

9 AM - 1 PM
December 14

Happy Hanukkah

All Day

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.

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.

BEST OF BUSINESSRATE

Apex Best of 2025

This award recognizes the best in the area as evaluated and ranked by BusinessRate.

NORTH CAROLINA RATED

The North Carolina Division of Child Development (DCD) issues star rated licenses to all eligible childcare centers. Facilities can receive one to five stars. A rating of one star means that a childcare program meets North Carolina’s minimum licensing standards for childcare. Programs that choose to voluntarily meet higher standards can apply for a two to five star license. The star rating scores in two quality components - Staff Education and Program Standards.

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