Inside 43215: Downtown Lifestyles
If you pick your kids up from school and are greeted with “Namaste” and a peck on the cheek, they probably go to Goddard.
Goddard Schools are part of Goddard Systems, Inc., a Pennsylvania company with more than 250 franchises in 32 states. Its latest location: downtown at 101 E. Town St. The new school officially opened for business on October 8.
Goddard emphasizes a nurturing, stimulating atmosphere and a small group setting for ages six weeks to six years. Specialized lesson plans are tailored for each child based on age and personal needs and abilities. Learning programs include language arts skills, music, nutrition, manners and yoga. Om.
In addition to regular playground time, kids have opportunities to independently explore interests such as creative art, reading, math and computers. They can also have special visits from polic officers, fire fighters, and people who work at museums and libraries.
Downtown’s new Goddard School will offer year-round programs weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and parents can choose half- or full-day care. The building, which is also home to a company that houses sensitive computer equipment, has fingerprint security and its own parking lot.
Parents who enroll by the end of October receive 50 percent off their first month of tuition. For more info, call 580-9442 or email thegoddardschooldc@verizon.net.
