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The Goddard School of McKinney
(University Drive)

School Address: 1801 Ridge Road
, McKinney, Texas 75071
School Phone Number: 214-892-2222 , School Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Welcome to Our School

The Goddard School of McKinney (University Drive) is a warm and nurturing space where extraordinary awaits your child each and every day.

Meet Robbin

Meet Robbin

Owner
Robbin and Rick Wells live on an organic farm where they raised their two children. Both are involved in McKinney community outreach and philanthropy, passionate about hospitality and education, and proud to be a part of The Goddard School family. Robbin received a bachelor’s degree from Southern Methodist University, a master’s in journalism from the University of North Texas, and a master’s in early childhood education from Texas Woman's University, where she is in the doctoral program for child development and early education. Robbin spent 25 years in customer service, sales, and marketing and served as a Trustee on the Lovejoy ISD School Board 2012-2019. Rick runs Wells Group McKinney, owner of Rick’s Chophouse, Harvest Seasonal Kitchen, and The Grand Hotel. Robbin and Rick launched The Seed Project Foundation in 2015 to help fund small ideas with big goals to promote sustainability in our community. Its donation farm, McKinney Roots, feeds thousands in our community each year.

  • 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 24 Week A
  • November 27 Early Release 7 AM - 1 PM
  • November 28 Thanksgiving Break
  • November 29 Thanksgiving Break
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GODDARD LOVE FROM FAMILIES LIKE YOURS

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I can't recommend Goddard enough. The front desk staff and Robin always greet with a smile and make us feel like home. Our kids are obsessed with their teachers and curriculum. Their growth since we moved to Goddard is easily noticed.
John Mack & Makayla's Father
Toddler Classroom
Everyone from the office staff to teachers to owner are so helpful, professional and truly care about our children. Everything is organized and well thought out and I feel so safe and comfortable leaving my kids there each day. Thank you Goddard McKinney University Drive!
Carly & Kyla's Mother
Pre-K Classroom
The sweetest school! Our girls have excelled here. We love the teachers the front office staff and the owner Ms. Robin! Could not be happier here!
Cora & Margot & Theo's Mother
Preschool Classroom
They communicate, take care of their staff by making sure they are properly trained and give them time off, they give back to the community and follow protocol making sure they have correct student/teacher ratio!
Carly & Mackenzie'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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