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A father and son have teamed up to open The Goddard School located in Mount Pleasant, SC. The newest Goddard School officially opened on Monday, May 11, and is now enrolling.
Andrew Smith and his oldest son, Nathan, turned owning a Goddard School into a family business. They both have a strong passion for education and an appreciation for the importance of play-based learning. For generations, the family has encouraged having fun while learning and developing independence. This led to a partnership between Andrew and Nathan, who wanted to bring a high-quality, play-based learning program to Mount Pleasant families.
“I want to foster an environment where children love to arrive every day and where parents know their child’s daily care and development is an extension of the same nurturing they are providing at home,” Andrew said. “I also want to build a team of faculty members that considers all of the students’ families and coworkers as an extension of their own families, and most importantly, to fulfill this dream with my son, Nathan, at my side.”
“From as early as I can remember, my parents have instilled in me a love for and the importance of education. I was given the opportunities to grow, to succeed, to thrive and, even at times, to fail. All of which shaped me into the person I am today,” Nathan said. “It is an absolute dream for me to go into business with my dad. The fact that we’re giving so much back to families and the community makes this adventure even better.”
The newest Goddard School, located at 1151 Muhlenbergia Drive, Mount Pleasant, SC, will be open Monday to Friday from 6:30 AM to 6 PM.
For more information about The Goddard School located in Mount Pleasant, SC, visit www.GoddardSchool.com/Mount-PleasantSC.
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Tuesday, February 25th, 2020
After each spending about 28 years in the software consulting industry, Swati and Sunil Kapdi decided to open a nationally acclaimed private early childhood education center known for its play-based curriculum and individualized learning experience.
“Teaching has been my passion since high school,” Swati said. “I used to do tutoring for elementary, middle and high school children during the initial years of my career.”
This is the second The Goddard School to open in Georgetown proper this year, reflecting the community’s rapid growth. Swati and Sunil fulfilled their dream of opening their own preschool to meet the demand for early childhood education options in the area.
“We love to be around children, and we are committed to providing them the best education and support in their early years of development,” Swati said. “We feel fortunate to be able to influence them during their developmental stages and make an impact in their life.”
The newly constructed preschool, located at 3740 Williams Drive, officially opened on Jan. 2. More than 180 children ages six weeks to six years old will attend the preschool and experience its unique play-based learning curriculum. They will also provide before/after school programs and summer camp programs for elementary children.
The preschool is open Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
For more information about the newest The Goddard School in Georgetown (Williams Drive), TX, visit www.goddardschool.com/austin/georgetown-williams-drive-tx.
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Wednesday, November 27th, 2019
For the first time, The Goddard School®, a recognized leader in early childhood development and care, has opened a location in Meridian, ID.
Goddard Systems, Inc., franchisor of The Goddard School, recently announced the opening of the newest early childhood education facility located at 2009 S. Wells Ave., Meridian, in the Treasure Valley area.
The Goddard School located in Meridian officially opened its doors on Oct. 14 and is now enrolling children ages six weeks to six years old.
The Goddard School is the recognized leader in early childhood development and care, serving children from six weeks to six years. Its play-based educational philosophy, F.L.EX. (Fun Learning Experience) is accredited nationally by Cognia (formerly AdvancED) and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
“We aim to provide the best childhood preparation for social and academic success so that Idaho continues to thrive for generations to come,” said on-site owner Rick Antl.
After sending his child to one of The Goddard Schools in Houston, he saw how much his son enjoyed it and grew as an individual.
“I have seen firsthand the difference a quality preschool can make in a child’s social and academic development and wanted to bring that to our community in Meridian,” said Antl. “I would like to help other parents to have that same experience.”
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Monday, November 4th, 2019
If you were nearby NE Ralph Powell Road between Woods Chapel and Strother roads in Lee’s Summit on Tuesday, you might have caught a glimpse of construction underway and some people spiking gold shovels into the ground.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Tuesday, Oct. 29, to celebrate the construction of the newest Goddard School coming to Lee’s Summit (Lakewood).
The formal ceremony took place at the site of the new School, 3301 NE Ralph Powel Road, where more than a dozen people gathered to join in on the celebration. Those attending the event included members of the Chamber of Commerce, Lee’s Summit City Councilman Rob Binney, community members, along with family and friends of the owners, Abby and Shane Hendren.
“We saw a wonderful opportunity for a sustainable, lifelong business that would add value to the area we love and contribute to our community,” Abby said.
Abby will serve as the on-site of the School. Abby and her husband, Shane, saw there was a need for a high-quality early childhood education program that provides a play-based learning experience in a nurturing environment. That’s why they decided to open up a Goddard School.
The School has an anticipated opening date of spring 2020 and will be open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. At capacity, the 10,000 square-foot-building will serve 170 children ages six months to six years old.
Once complete, the School’s décor will be themed around the Missouri outdoors and include wildlife native to the state and various natural wonders only found in Missouri – from the Ozark Mountains to Missouri forests, caves, lakes and more. The interior will be reflective of Missouri’s wildlife and landscapes and include cedar posts and natural stone accents.
Follow the construction progress on Facebook via The Goddard School (Lee’s Summit – Lakewood)
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Tuesday, August 13th, 2019
Bhavesh Patel has been working toward his goal of opening his Goddard School located in Granger, IN for three years, in memory of his late wife.
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Wednesday, June 12th, 2019
Goddard Systems, Inc., the franchisor of The Goddard School, is looking back on more than 30 years of success in early childhood education franchising as it proudly announces the opening of the 500th location in Bala Cynwyd, PA.
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Wednesday, May 29th, 2019
Janice Kennedy, owner of The Goddard School located in Olathe (Northwest), KS, reflects upon how her six years in the US Army Reserve prepared her for owning a Goddard franchise in this fascinating article for Authority Magazine.
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In his latest contribution to Forbes, Paul examines the role public relations plays in this new era of media.
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Franchisees like Priya Punugoti, owner of the newest Goddard School located in Lewisville, TX, exemplify the type of ambitious, altruistic entrepreneur that the brand attracts.
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Monday, February 18th, 2019
Rain or snow will no longer stop children from running, jumping, playing and even climbing their energy away at The Goddard School located in West Windsor, NJ, now that there’s a spacious indoor play area attached to the school.
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