The Goddard School of Chester
(River's Bend)

13036 River's Bend Boulevard
, Chester, Virginia 23836
804-530-0096 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Exterior of the Goddard School in Chester Virgina

Welcome to Our School

The Goddard School of Chester (River's Bend) is a warm and nurturing space where extraordinary awaits your child each and every day.

Meet Stephen

On Site Owner

Hello! I’m Stephen Graham. I grew up in Northern Ireland and went to college in London, England, completing a Masters in Chemical Engineering. After working in South Africa, Holland and Scotland I joined DuPont here in Virginia for 2-year assignment…and never left! With 12 years in engineering and operations management, I happily left corporate world to become on-site owner here at The Goddard School – River’s Bend in 2007. I truly enjoy the time that this role allows me to spend with my family and our team of great teachers and directors.

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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Summer Fun

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

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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!

April 20 To be alive!
April 21 Little Kicks Soccer 10 - 11 AM
April 22 Little Kicks Soccer 10 - 11 AM
April 27 What grows?

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My wife and I truly appreciate the time and dedication that the employees bring to the Goddard School. Add the fact that our 6 year enjoyed her time there and began public schools having been well prepared from her experience and time while at Goddard, it was not a tough decision to enroll our 2 year old there beginning in the Fall.

Audrey & Caroline's Father

Kindergarten Classroom

Our 2 children have been in the The Goddard School at Rivers Bend since they were babies. Now they are in 4th and 2nd grade and still attend the after hours daycare. Stephen and Paula's dedication and their team's passion for child care and education is admirable. It is especially important for parents that have a busy schedule to have a place were we know our kids are going to be safe and also will have educational activities. We have been blessed. Frank Duarte

Demi & Francisco's Father

Before/After School Program

This is our first year with The Goddard School. It is such a positive environment for our children. They are happy to go to school each day and have made great progress in their education. The entire faculty is friendly and welcoming. The building is bright, cheerful, and safe. The constantly changing themes and artwork keep things interesting. We will certainly miss Goddard when the twins start kindergarten this fall!

Aaron & Alexis's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

The Goddard School has been nothing but AMAZING for my son - he has learned so much and such a short period of time. I am truly amazed. The teachers are also amazing!

Branson's Mother

Toddler Classroom

My wife and I truly appreciate the time and dedication that the employees bring to the Goddard School. Add the fact that our 6 year enjoyed her time there and began public schools having been well prepared from her experience and time while at Goddard, it was not a tough decision to enroll our 2 year old there beginning in the Fall.

Audrey & Caroline's Father

Kindergarten Classroom

Our 2 children have been in the The Goddard School at Rivers Bend since they were babies. Now they are in 4th and 2nd grade and still attend the after hours daycare. Stephen and Paula's dedication and their team's passion for child care and education is admirable. It is especially important for parents that have a busy schedule to have a place were we know our kids are going to be safe and also will have educational activities. We have been blessed. Frank Duarte

Demi & Francisco's Father

Before/After School Program

This is our first year with The Goddard School. It is such a positive environment for our children. They are happy to go to school each day and have made great progress in their education. The entire faculty is friendly and welcoming. The building is bright, cheerful, and safe. The constantly changing themes and artwork keep things interesting. We will certainly miss Goddard when the twins start kindergarten this fall!

Aaron & Alexis's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

My wife and I truly appreciate the time and dedication that the employees bring to the Goddard School. Add the fact that our 6 year enjoyed her time there and began public schools having been well prepared from her experience and time while at Goddard, it was not a tough decision to enroll our 2 year old there beginning in the Fall.

Audrey & Caroline's Father

Kindergarten Classroom

Our 2 children have been in the The Goddard School at Rivers Bend since they were babies. Now they are in 4th and 2nd grade and still attend the after hours daycare. Stephen and Paula's dedication and their team's passion for child care and education is admirable. It is especially important for parents that have a busy schedule to have a place were we know our kids are going to be safe and also will have educational activities. We have been blessed. Frank Duarte

Demi & Francisco's Father

Before/After School Program

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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A teacher helping a child make art patterns on paper out of green funnels dipped in paint.

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

Safe & Nurturing
Social & Emotional Skills
Education

A young boy sitting at a preschool table smiling at the camera

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.

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.

Find Your Goddard School

The Goddard School of Chester
(River's Bend)