In all seriousness, our teachers are the best 👏
The Goddard School
At The Goddard School, we're more than just a daycare. The Goddard School is a private preschool, offering childcare to infants and toddlers to pre-k.
Our programs are designed to nurture each child's curiosity in a safe and caring environment. The Goddard School® offers innovative education and personalized care for infants through pre-k.
BRB crying 🥹 Our 2026 Teacher of the Year winner, Miss Melissa, is so loved!
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Meet your 2026 Teacher of the Year: Melissa Augustine from The Goddard School of Wayne, NJ!
She’s smart, she’s kind, she’s good at math AND she makes her students feel seen and special 🤗
Congratulations Ms. Melissa! 🎉
👀🔍 4-year-old Robbie, from The Goddard School of Philadelphia uncovered a secret message 👏✨
Hint: it’s about someone very special 💛
Come back soon to meet our Teacher of the Year.
Run don’t walk! 🏃♀️ The Goddard School® Great Start application deadline is right around the corner ✨
🔗 in bio to apply by May 1st 💙
04/22/2026
Happy Earth Day! 🌱 Our students celebrated with Ms. Alex, exploring the wonders of plant life and how to care for our environment. Each child planted their own flower and designed a personalized plant tag! 🌸🌿
04/15/2026
Now serving: a summer full of curiosity, creativity, and connection 🌞
🔗 in bio to read about the benefits of summer camp 🏖️
04/14/2026
Happy Week of the Young Child! 🎉 Today was Tasty Tuesday, and our classrooms had a blast creating delicious foods and exploring fun recipes. 🍎👩🍳 Cooking activities promote teamwork, creativity, and healthy habits!
04/14/2026
What could a year at The Goddard School® do for your child? Find out by entering the Goddard Great Start Scholarship! Two families, one new and one currently enrolled, will have the opportunity to receive a full year of tuition to a Goddard School of their choosing.
All applicants will be entered to win one of four enriching at-home learning prize packages tailored to your child’s age! Bundles are valued at more than $700 and include open-ended materials like The Nugget® Original Play Couch™, loose parts play STEM kits, Rainbow Bricks and more!
Apply by May 1 at GoddardGreatStartScholarship.com.
No purchase necessary. Ends 5/1/26 at 11:59 PM ET. See link in bio for Official Rules.
04/13/2026
What could a year at The Goddard School® do for your child? Find out by entering the Goddard Great Start Scholarship! Two families, one new and one currently enrolled, will have the opportunity to receive a full year of tuition to a Goddard School of their choosing.
All applicants will be entered to win one of four enriching at-home learning prize packages tailored to your child’s age! Bundles are valued at more than $700 and include open-ended materials like The Nugget® Original Play Couch™, loose parts play STEM kits, Rainbow Bricks and more!
Apply at GoddardGreatStartScholarship.com by May 1.
No purchase necessary. Ends 5/1/26 at 11:59 PM ET. See link in bio for Official Rules.
Ah, to be 4 with music class 🎵
Goddard kids have predictable routines, with fresh experiences every day.
04/08/2026
We are so glad to partner with this wonderful organization!
03/11/2026
You know your kid goes to Goddard when ☝
02/10/2026
From picky to "more, please!" 🍽️
If dinner has you questioning everything, this one’s for you. We’re teaming up with for a free, no-judgment webinar with picky-eating pros who get it. Here's what we're serving up 👇
🗓 Feb 24 | 1 PM ET
🥄 Why picky eating happens
🥄 Simple, realistic table strategies
🥄 Less stress, more calm
🥄 A chance to win one of three $150 dollar gift cards to Little Spoon
Tag a parent who needs this, save your seat at the link in comments and take a deep breath 😮💨
02/05/2026
This month's Teacher Spotlight goes to Miss Jamilex from our Bridge (2.5-3 year old) Classroom! Jamilex brings learning to life through her thoughtfully designed, engaging activities that spark curiosity and confidently prepare our Bridge children to transition to Preschool.
With great attention to detail, she creates a warm and nurturing environment where every child feels supported & encouraged to grow. Her strong partnerships with parents help to extend learning beyond the classroom, building trust and collaboration every step of the way. Jamilex's care and deep commitment for Early Childhood Education truly makes a lasting impact on both her children and their families. 🌟 We truly appreciate Miss Jamilex and all of the thoughtful ways she nurtures and inspires our Bridge 1 children. 💛
If you’re seeking a Two’s program where your child can build independence and develop essential social-emotional skills in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you. Call us today at (203) 636-0100!
02/03/2026
From circle time to college dreams 🎓💙
Meet last year’s Anthony A. Martino Memorial Scholarship winner and see how early learning can ripple forward for years.
If you’re a high school senior who attended The Goddard School, this one’s for you 👇
✨ Applications are now open (2/2–2/27)
💰 $10,000 scholarship
📚 Open to Goddard alumni pursuing higher education
🔗 Head to GoddardSchool.com/Scholarship to apply
They don’t just watch your kids or deliver curriculum, they…
Build trust
Celebrate every child’s unique individuality
Support through challenges
Nurture empathy
Inspire confidence and curiosity that last a lifetime
If you’re part of our Darien village, you already know that they’re the heart behind each day Goddard. And now, it is time to celebrate yours by nominating them for Teacher of The Year! This short video is Miss Albina at our Westport school winning Teacher of the Year in 2024!
01/16/2026
We’re so grateful to Kelian from Raphael’s Bakery for visiting and inspiring our young learners! 🍞👩🍳 Our Imagination 2 classroom eagerly built their own Raphael's Bakery, showcasing their creativity and teamwork. It’s wonderful to see children learn through hands-on experiences that spark their imagination. Thank you Kelian!
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450 Heights Road
Darien, CT
06820
Opening Hours
| Monday | 7am - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 7am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 7am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 7am - 6pm |
| Friday | 7am - 6pm |