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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 have been the original owner of The Goddard School (Polaris) since 1999 and I'm an on-site active presence in the school daily. After earning my Bachelor’s degree from Miami University in 1994, I marketed technology used for education for DataBeam Corporation, Lotus Software, and IBM's eLearning division. I am the principal of this charter school. The Goddard School (Polaris) operates both as a private preschool and a non-public charter elementary school under the Ohio Department of Education. I have an amazing wife, Teresa, and two beautiful step-daughters, Breia and Mariah, and fun & energetic granddaughter, Scarlett. My wife is a top realtor in Central Ohio (LuxeHomeTeam.com), Breia is also a realtor and a buyer's agent on Teresa's team and Mariah is an esthetician and entrepreneur with her new collective, Raw Beauty, in Grandview. Scarlett is a student at our school and our #1 product tester! We all enjoy a very active family life.

  • Our School

    Welcome! 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

    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

  • December 23 All Public Schools Closed
  • December 24 Goddard & All Public Schools Closed
  • December 25 Goddard & All Public Schools Closed
  • December 25 Hanukkah
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GODDARD LOVE FROM FAMILIES LIKE YOURS

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Goddard puts a high emphasis on learning and it seems they weave it into everything they do. I like that they hire teachers with degrees and the teachers take time to do quarterly evaluations on each child which are pretty detailed. I also appreciate that the school is very organized and offers great amenities to the students like Tap & Tumble, and parents like Parents Night Out.
Layla's Mother
Preschool Classroom
I love everything about the Goddard school. All staff are so kind and the owners are like family. Education wise - grade A
Dominic & Jordan's Mother
Kindergarten Classroom
I like the developmental approach that Goddard takes in planning the curriculum and daily activities for the students. Having a psychology background myself, it was important that their programming was based on something real, something more than just keeping the children entertained. Of course they had to meet our standards for safety, etc., but we wanted our son's development to be encouraged in a way similar to how we would interact with him if we were able to stay home with him.
William (Liam) & Theodore's Mother
Infant Classroom
Considerate staff Appropriate level of children teaching vs play No TV watching Hours child care available Small "family" feel
Emma & Ann's Mother
Preschool Classroom

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

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.

Our programs go beyond academics and help children develop important social-emotional skills like kindness, empathy, responsible decision making and more.  

In our classrooms, creativity and curiosity blossom as children discover the wonder of learning. Through fun learning experiences (F.L.EX.®), your child will develop academic and social-emotional skills that will help them feel ready to take on the world.

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