My 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 was born in July 22', and she is currently enrolled at the School. She loves to commute to and from the School on a daily basis with her "Dada"! There are TWO locations to visit at The Wharf - 652 Maine Avenue SW (Infants - 24 months) with an indoor playground and 910 7th Street SW (2 years - 5 years) with a private outdoor play area! I am excited to provide a fun, family oriented program to our wonderful SW DC community. Let's build our Goddard @ The Wharf family together!

Hi, 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.

Assistant Director of Operations at the Maine Avenue location - Infants and First Steps (One's)

Assistant Director of Education at the 7th Street location - Toddlers (Two's) and Preschool (3-5)

Office Coordinator

Lesson Plan Coordinator for all age groups - Infants, First Steps (One's), Toddlers (Two's) and Preschool (3-5)

Legislative Lambs

Legislative Lambs

Diplomatic Ducklings

Patriotic Puppies

Patriotic Puppies

Presidential Piglets

Presidential Piglets

Governing Goats

Governing Goats

Representative Rabbits

Lobbying Llamas

I teach toddlers in L'Enfant Plaza. I love working with young children because I love to see the glow in their eyes when they have that "I did it" look. My favorite children's book is "Horton Hatches an Egg" by Dr. Seuss.

I teach toddlers in L'Enfant Plaza. I love working with young children because it amazes me to watch their personalities grow. I also enjoy seeing them master new skills. My favorite children's book is "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" by Laura Numeroff.

I teach toddlers in Federal Triangle. I love working with young children because it brings me joy to see them grow and learn. Everyday is filled with fun when working them. My favorite children's book is "Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes" by Eric Litwin.

I support the teaching teams throughout the building.

I teach Preschool in Friendship Heights. I love working with young children because it is amazing to watch them grow and grasp new skills. My favorite children's book is "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" by Bill Martin, Jr. and John Archambault.

I support the teaching teams.

I support the teaching teams. I love working with children because it is my passion. They keep me energetic all day. I am always happy when I am with them. My favorite children's book is "Five Little Ducks" by Penny Ives.

Toddlers (Two's) and Preschool (3-5)

Federal Triangle and also facilitate the Spanish program, ZidZid.

Toddlers (Two's) and Preschool (3-5)