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The Goddard School of Chesapeake

School Address: 300 Cedar Lane
, Chesapeake, Virginia 23322
School Phone Number: 757-547-2700 , School Hours: 6:30 am - 6:00 pm
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Welcome to Our School

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

Meet Katie

Meet Katie

Owner
Hello my name is Katie Cornatzer and I have worked at The Goddard School since it opened in March 2005! I started out teaching in the “Laughing Lambs” classroom. I have been the Assistant Director, the Director, and now I am the Owner. My husband Robbie and I have been married for over 25 + years and we currently reside in Chesapeake. We have 2 kids, Lindsay and Chase. My daughter has 3 kids and we love those grandbabies so much! Our son Chase is a proud Goddard Kindergarten Graduate and is currently in college. I graduated from Christopher Newport University with my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a concentration in Early Childhood Education. I have been in the field since graduating and can’t imagine doing anything else. I always look forward to a new day with all of the children and families here at The Goddard 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 27 Fall Family Feast 11 AM - 1 PM
  • November 28 Thanksgiving 8 - 9 AM
  • November 29 School Closed 8 - 9 AM
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GODDARD LOVE FROM FAMILIES LIKE YOURS

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The staff is kind and sincerely cares about the students! The owner is extremely accommodating and understanding. My son LOVES going to school everyday.
Kellan's Mother
Preschool Classroom
The staff is so friendly and have lots of experience working with little ones. They are diligent about notifying you of chang s or things happening in the classroom.
Samantha's Mother
Toddler Classroom
I appreciate the high standards that Goddard has in place for the classroom and safety of the students.
Lexi's Mother
Preschool Classroom
The Goddard team is an amazing group that is dedicated to helping children grown and learn. Even at a very young age the teachers are engaging with the children to help them meet their next milestones.
Kali's Mother
Preschool 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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