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The Goddard School of Goodyear

School Address: 13235 W. Thomas Road
, Goodyear, Arizona 85395
School Phone Number: 623-536-8185 , School Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Welcome to Our School

The Goddard School of Goodyear is a warm and nurturing space where extraordinary awaits your child each and every day.

At The Goddard School in Goodyear, we are proud to be nationally accredited by Cognia and to be a 5-Star Quality First School. We nurture community at our school and have an amazing faculty and families, past and present, who are committed to the best in early education. We also believe in supporting our greater community and have been recognized for our humanitarian efforts. Please email us at goodyearaz@goddardschools.com for a link to our virtual tour and FAQ about our school.

Meet JoEllen

Meet JoEllen

On-Site Owner
Welcome to The Goddard School! My name is Ms. JoEllen and I have had the privilege of serving as the school’s on-site owner since we opened our doors to students in 2009. In addition to my leadership role at our school, I have served on the Southwest Maricopa Regional Partnership Council for First Things First since 2016. I have three children, two of whom are Goddard graduates. My husband Sam and I love watching renovation shows and cheesy romantic movies. As a family, we enjoy traveling and playing games. Prior to opening the school, I was a stay-at-home mom and community volunteer. I have also worked as a corporate trainer. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from DePaul University, a Master’s Degree in Training & Development from Loyola University Chicago, and a Certificate in Early Education Leadership from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. I look forward to growing roots in our community together!

  • 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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    Special Programs

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

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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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Something Fun Is Always Happening at Goddard!

Upcoming Events

  • November 27 Family Feast 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • November 28 Thanksgiving Break
  • November 29 Thanksgiving Break
  • November 30 Santa Visit 9 - 11:35 AM
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GODDARD LOVE FROM FAMILIES LIKE YOURS

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Everything!! The facility and staff are warm and friendly. Communication is great. Our child lives going there, had so much fun and is learning so much!
McKensie's Mother
Kindergarten Classroom
We LOVE the staff, the opportunities for our kids to experience new things, and how much confidence our kids have grown since coming here.
Parker & Riley's Mother
Toddler Classroom
The teachers and staff are amazing! The school works extremely hard to ensure they’re providing the best education to our kids. We are so thankful for the activities they plan and all that our child has learned.
Landon & Amelia's Mother
Preschool Classroom
We love our Goddard school and teachers. Everyone is professional but treat our children like family. I trust them as if they were. Keep doing what you’re doing
David John & Carter James's Father
Pre-K Classroom

Health and Safety

We work tirelessly to ensure your child thrives in a healthy, safe and warm environment. Within this secure and nurturing environment, your child is free to learn and discover their unique gifts.

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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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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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