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The Goddard School of Hockessin

School Address: 157 Lantana Drive
, Hockessin, Delaware 19707
School Phone Number: 302-223-2205 , School Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Welcome to Our School

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

Meet Genelle

Meet Genelle

Owner
We are the Craig's and we are the owners of The Goddard School® located in Hockessin. Genelle graduated from the University of Delaware with a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. She also attained a Master's degree in Elementary School Administration and certificates in Elementary School Teaching and Special Education. Genelle taught for twelve years at the Christina School District and has served as an adjunct professor with Wilmington University in their Education Department for five years. She enjoys the sun, beach and most of all spending time with her husband and four children. Christian attended the University of Delaware and Goldey Beacom College where he received a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. He worked for MBNA for several years and served as a Business Investment Manager for Wachovia Bank. Christian enrolled at Wilmington University and received his Master's degree in Middle and High School Teaching. He enjoys mountain biking, golfing, and coaching children's sports. We are very excited and proud to be the owners of The Goddard School® located in Hockessin! We love the preschool programs that we can provide to the children in our care. Our door is always open for comments and questions. Welcome to our School!

  • 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 25 Thanksgiving travels! 9 AM - 12 PM
  • November 26 Thanksgiving meal! 9 AM - 12 PM
  • November 27 We are thankful! 9 AM - 12 PM
  • November 27 Thanksgiving lunch feast! 11:50 AM - 12:30 PM
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GODDARD LOVE FROM FAMILIES LIKE YOURS

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Our child has learned so much going here. She loves going to school and loves all of the activities that she gets to participate in. It is comforting to know that she has teachers that truly care about her. I can always tell when she has done a new activity because she want to do them when she comes home. Enrolling her here may have been a little more pricey than other schools but we are very happy with our decision. Thank you Hockessin Goddard!
Elinor's Father
Toddler Classroom
Our child is safe, loved, and nurtured at Goddard. She trusts and loves her teachers and truly enjoys the interactions with them and the other children. Her teachers see her as an individual and work with her abilities and needs. Goddard instills an almost magical love of learning while reinforcing a foundation of kindness, sharing, and caring for others. Both of our children attend(ed) and adore their Goddard teachers and leadership. Goddard is our children's home away from home!
Poppy & Arden's Mother
Toddler Classroom
The teachers are great and I believe the all around school experience is great. I really like the communication via the tadpoles app and all the pictures that are sent on a daily basis. Miss Kim and Miss Mary Kate are great and both super nice people.
Hannah's Father
Preschool Classroom
My daughter’s reaction tells everything! She is happy and executed to go to school every time, and as parents we can definitively tell she learned a lot from school everyday and the progress of development is a huge success! All teachers and assistants are very nice and kind, they are very engaging and made my daughter feels so welcome as always !
Alyson's Mother
Toddler 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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