The Goddard School of

Sparks

School Phone Number: 775-626-5678

, School Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

School Address: 751 Los Altos Parkway, Sparks, Nevada 89436

Proudly Accredited by:

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School Highlights

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Air Filtration Systems
American Sign Language
Art History
Chess
Computers
Degreed Teachers
Engineering
Finger Guards
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

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Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Sparks, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. We are committed to providing quality care for children 6 weeks to 6 years old. Our locally family-owned and operated, Cognia-Accredited school has been inspiring joyful, confident learners for 17+ years. With a STEAM-based curriculum and highly qualified teachers, we foster inquiry-driven, play-based learning in a fun, safe, and enriching environment. We proudly support military families by accepting the Child Care Aware program. Schedule a tour today to experience The Goddard Difference!

The Goddard Difference

Goddard is more than just a preschool. With a proven track record of academic and social excellence, we've earned the trust of countless happy families who have seen their children exceed expectations and step into the world with confidence and compassion.

Curriculum

Our education program, Wonder of Learning^®, is the most innovative and well-researched on the market. It was created by early childhood development experts to empower children to explore their natural curiosity.

Expert, Caring Teachers

Our extraordinary educators shape your child’s experience, creating a fun and engaging learning environment with personalized lesson plans focused on whole-child development.

Leading with Curiosity

The Goddard School’s high-quality educational programming is designed to ignite curiosity and fuel a lifelong love of learning.

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Meet John, Jody and Kristen Owner

John and Jody, our original owners, opened The Goddard School in 2008. Jody earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development and has worked with children for over 35 years. Mrs. Jody’s experience has made her aware of the significance of providing a quality preschool setting with caring, professional teachers. John graduated from CSU, Northridge with his degree in Kinesiology. After an extensive background in management/customer service and working with children as a coach, he wanted to operate a business that played an important role in the community. Kristen officially joined The Goddard Family in 2017 to support the ownership team. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation and Hospitality from CSU, Chico. Ms. Kristen has an extensive background with customer service from her work experience at The Ritz-Carlton and she is excited to operate a school that incorporates learning for life and for fun. All Owners are CPR, First Aid certified and completed a background check.

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Discover Our Classrooms

From infants and toddlers to pre-K, kindergarten and beyond, our classrooms are designed specifically with your little one’s needs in mind.

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Infant

6 w - 12 m

In the Infant program, our teachers provide your baby with all the cuddles and care they need with opportunities to begin exploring the world around them.

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First Steps

12 - 18 m

We support and encourage children to confidently explore and develop new skills, language and ideas.

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Toddlers

12 - 24 m

As your little one rapidly develops physically and cognitively, our Toddler classroom is where their natural curiosity is fostered and their budding skills are nurtured.

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Twos

2 - 3 yrs

In the Twos classroom, experienced, caring teachers guide your child through playful exploration, helping navigate big emotions while providing hands-on learning experiences that nurture their innate curiosity.

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Get Set

2.5 - 3 yrs

Little ones begin preschool routines and new ways of play, supporting all areas of continuous development.

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Bridge

2.5 - 3.5 yrs

As your child continues to gain independence, build self-care skills and learn more about themselves, the Bridge classroom provides the support they need to thrive in a preschool setting.

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Preschool

3 - 4 yrs

In our Preschool classroom, your child starts their journey into a cooperative learning environment where they can discover interests and learn in a more structured setting.

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Pre-K

4 - 5 yrs

As your child prepares for Kindergarten, our Pre-K classroom offers exciting opportunities to develop important skills, make new friends and explore the world around them.

Additional Programs Offered

Summer Camp

Our summer program is an exciting extension of the school year filled with lots of outdoor play and fun learning adventures!
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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What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

I don’t know what I would do without my Goddard family! To know my son is safe, happy, and learning is the best feeling.

Savannah & Dean's Mother

Bridge Classroom

The Goddard School offers a safe, curriculum rich environment from infants to Pre-K. As a grade school teacher myself, I love getting a daily report with the standards they are teaching. The teachers and admin are wonderful. My boys want to go to school everyday.

Kennan & Preston's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Goddard is the best preschool around— the teachers create such a warm, yet structured environment. My son loves the imaginative play stations but is also learning letters, shapes, numbers, and is more than ready to start Kindergarten.

Chloe & Quinn's Mother

Goddard Graduate

The care givers at Goddard are absolutely amazing. They genuinely care about my child and I know he is safe with them.

James & Baby 's Mother

Infant Classroom

Goddard is fantastic and consistently goes the extra mile for the kids. The learning environment is engaging, and they thoughtfully plan fun activities each week for the kids to enjoy. Our daughter loves it, and the staff is wonderful.

Elsie's Father

Twos Classroom

We have put 7 kids all the way from infant to kinder. They are ALL totally socialized, way too intelligent and way more ready for life than my wife and I would have been able to do. Best micro kid school easy

Zoe & Addison & Antonio & Raiza & Salem & Georgia's Father

Goddard Graduate

The atmosphere is great for my kids they are not stressed like their prior school. We have seen a major improvement in social skills and willingness to learn.

Theodore & Sawyor's Father

Preschool Classroom

We have had such a great experience at The Goddard School of Sparks. The teachers and staff are incredible and truly what makes school special. My girls have loved each classroom and teacher. My eldest started Kindergarten this year and I will forever be thankful and grateful for what The Goddard of Sparks and teachers did for her. She was confident, well prepared and ready for her first day.

Addison & Jordyn's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

Explore all the features and programs found at our local School.

Health and Safety

Air Filtration Systems
Finger Guards
Gate Alarm

Halo
Key Fobs
Non-Biometric Security Scanner
Outdoor Security Cameras
Supervised Lobby Entry

Food and Nutrition

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language
Art History
Chess

Computers
Degreed Teachers
Engineering
Handwriting
Interactive Whiteboard
Learning Technologies
Literacy Nook
Low Ratios
Music Appreciation
Outdoor Classroom
Physical Fitness
Playground(s)
Secondary Languages
Sports & Fitness
Wonder of Learning®
World Cultures
Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

December 18

My Magnificent Thing

All Day
December 19

Lunge Pose

10 - 11 AM
December 22

Ten Little Fingers

10 - 11 AM
December 23

Chair Pose

10 - 11 AM

Care You Can Trust

The Goddard School is proud to be recognized for our commitment to quality care and early learning! These accolades reflect our dedication to providing a safe, nurturing and enriching environment for every child.

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

The Circle of Excellence Award recognizes franchisees for elevating the Goddard School brand, reputation and business performance through outstanding achievements in education and operational delivery. The Circle of Excellence program represents the very best of the system and reflects Goddard’s mission and values.

February 2024

COGNIA® ACCREDITED

Cognia (cognia.org) is a global organization with a holistic approach to continuous improvement of education through accreditation and certification, assessment, professional learning and customized improvement services.

January 2023 - January 2029

CHILD CARE AWARE®

Child Care Aware is the nation's most respected hub of information for parents and child care providers. A program of Child Care Aware of America, Child Care Aware helps families learn more about the elements of quality child care and how to locate programs in their communities. Child Care Aware also provides child care providers with access to resources for their child care programs.

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE FOR OPERATIONS

The Circle of Excellence Award for Operations recognizes Goddard Schools with the highest-rated educational programs and exceptional operational efficiency. Franchisees who earn this award have established a strong management team and cohesive work culture that empowers faculty and staff to execute a high-quality education program that delivers a warm, positive experience for children. Schools that earn this award represent some of the most well-run businesses in our system.

January 2019 - January 2023

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE PRESIDENT’S CLUB

The Circle of Excellence President’s Club Award recognizes franchisees that meet the highest standards set by Goddard Systems in the areas of health and safety, curriculum, overall quality, punctual reporting and business operations. Eligibility is limited to franchisees that achieved the highest level of excellence, scoring in the top ten percent in each category.

January 2015 - January 2019

LEADERSHIP AWARD

The Leadership Award recognizes the top franchisee or franchisees based on their leadership and their mentoring of fellow franchisees. These franchisees demonstrate an unwavering belief in the Goddard system.

January 2018 - January 2019

HEALTH & SAFETY AWARD

The Health & Safety Award honors the top franchisee or franchisees who have gone above and beyond to provide the highest health and safety standards for the children.

January 2014 - January 2015

SECURE EDUCATION CONSULTANTS (SEC)

Secure Education Consultants is a company owned and operated by former US Secret Service Agents designed to help us take our safety and security to the highest level possible. SEC is a group of highly-skilled security and protection experts. The SEC team specializes in analyzing facilities, developing Emergency Preparedness Plans, and preparing faculty and staff to appropriately confront emergencies of all kinds.

THE CHAMBER - RENO-SPARKS-NORTHERN NEVADA

The Chamber, serving Reno, Sparks and Northern Nevada is a valuable resource for local businesses. The Chamber allows businesses to connect with and support each other and the community through a variety of networking opportunities.

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) gathers and archives information it receives from consumers about businesses, both locally and nationally. The BBB alerts the public to the reliability of a business and/or frauds against consumers and businesses. The BBB provides information on ethical business practices, and act as mutually trusted intermediaries between consumers and businesses to resolve disputes.

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Discover what makes Goddard extraordinary.

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The Goddard School of Sparks

School Highlights

Where They Start Matters

The Goddard Difference

Curriculum

Expert, Caring Teachers

Leading with Curiosity

Meet John, Jody and Kristen Owner

Discover Our Classrooms

Infant

First Steps

Toddlers

Twos

Get Set

Bridge

Preschool

Pre-K

Additional Programs Offered

Summer Camp

Special Programs

What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

Health and Safety

Food and Nutrition

Enrichment and Environment

Preview the Fun

Upcoming Events

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Care You Can Trust

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

COGNIA® ACCREDITED

CHILD CARE AWARE®

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE FOR OPERATIONS

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE PRESIDENT’S CLUB

LEADERSHIP AWARD

HEALTH & SAFETY AWARD

SECURE EDUCATION CONSULTANTS (SEC)

THE CHAMBER - RENO-SPARKS-NORTHERN NEVADA

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU

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