Warm, Nurturing & Highly Trusted
Learning happens best in a warm and nurturing environment, which is why our teachers take the time to make sure your little one feels safe and cared for every day to help them develop a lifelong love of learning.
Expertise & Skills
Our caring teachers are highly experienced in the best methods to support your child with teachable moments of exploration, discovery and learning each and every day.
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Taylor
OwnerMy name is Taylor Pope and I am the on-site owner of The Goddard School in Washington, DC at The Wharf! I am a third-generation franchisee, originally from the Hampton Roads area of VA where my family currently owns one other Goddard School (Virginia Beach “Lynnhaven”). I attended Marymount University and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. My wife Ashley and I met at Marymount and currently live in Alexandria with our amazing daughter, Lyla, and our two dogs - Penelope and Nelson. Lyla loves to commute to and from the School with her "Dada"! We are very excited promote her to BIG SISTER (baby girl) later this year - June 2025! There are TWO locations to visit at The Wharf - 652 Maine Avenue SW (Infants - 18/24 months) with an indoor playground and 910 7th Street SW (18 months - 5 years) with a private outdoor play area! I am excited to provide high quality childcare to the wonderful Southwest DC community. Let's build our Goddard @ The Wharf family together! -
Nita
Executive Director - Maine Avenue & 7th StreetHi, I'm Nita. I am the Executive Director of Operations over our 7th Street and Maine Avenue locations in SW DC. I have worked with children ages 0-5 years old for over 20 years in various capacities. My degree is in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Early Childhood from Kaplan University. I have a passion for children and creating an amazing learning experience for them. I enjoy working with children because they teach me to slow down and enjoy the little things. You will find me in the classrooms often building with blocks, drawing pictures, dancing or reading books. I am a native Washingtonian. I have a daughter who is in college studying veterinary medicine. My favorite children's book is "Oh The Places You'll Go" by Dr. Seuss. -
Denisha
Assistant Director - 7th StreetAssistant Director of Education at the 7th Street location - Toddlers (Two's) and Preschool (3-5) -
Ms Dayshawn
Infants - Maine AvenueLegislative Lambs -
Ms Tiffany
Infants - Maine AvenuePatriotic Puppies -
Ms Ronee
Infants - Maine AvenuePresidential Piglets -
Ms Gerrell
Lead Teacher (Phase I)I teach toddlers (twos) in Federal Triangle. I love working with young children because I like how excited they get when they learn something new. Hearing them repeat something I taught them is amazing! My favorite children's book is "Click, Clack Moo" by Doreen Cronin. -
Ms Antionette
Assistant Teacher - Two's - 7th StreetI support the teaching teams. -
Ms Mekhaila
Floater - 7th StreetToddlers (Two's) and Preschool (3-5) -
Ms Maia
First Steps (Ones) - Maine AvenueLobbying Llamas -
Ms Tsafreyah
First Steps (Ones) - Maine AvenueLobbying Llamas -
Ms La'Chon
Toddlers (Twos) - 7th StreetL'Enfant Plaza -
Ms Kimberley
Preschool - 7th StreetPotomac Avenue -
Ms Kuljit
Floater - Maine AvenueI support the teaching teams. -
Ms Mayadea
Toddlers (Twos) - 7th StreetL'Enfant Plaza -
Ms Nara
Preschool - 7th StreetWoodley Park -
Mr Kordell
Summer Camp - 7th StreetFriendship Heights
Careers
If you want to help shape the hearts and minds of young children in a fun, nurturing environment, we’d love to have you work with us! We’re always looking for great teachers to join our family.