Local parent and experienced Goddard School franchisees open premium early childhood education center to serve area families
(The following news release was provided verbatim by The Goddard School)
The Goddard School®, a nationally acclaimed early childhood education franchise, opened its first location in Souderton, bringing its inquiry-based learning experience to area families. The Goddard School of Souderton is the first location for owner Kristin Stanton, a local parent who has lived in the nearby Blue Bell community for 35 years and is partnering with seasoned Goddard School franchisees Matt and Dina Speranza, who own 16 Goddard Schools in Florida, Ohio and the greater Pittsburgh and Philadelphia regions.
Located at 215 Souder’s Way, this nearly 11,000-square-foot early childhood education center has 10 classrooms to provide care for and educate approximately 150 students from six weeks to six years old. Additionally, the school adds 20 teaching jobs to the community.
“At The Goddard School of Souderton, we’re proud to deliver a high-quality early childhood education experience that’s driven by children’s natural curiosity and unique interests,” said Stanton. “Our team is looking forward to creating meaningful learning moments every day, helping children build critical thinking, collaboration and social-emotional skills that will benefit them today and throughout their lives.”
The new school features a gymnasium with a rock wall and multiple playgrounds. Additionally, the school is equipped with hospital-grade sanitization equipment to ensure a healthy environment.
The Goddard School’s exclusive inquiry-based education program, Wonder of Learning®, embraces how children learn best—through their innate curiosity—because research confirms that when wonder leads, learning follows. Wonder of Learning features a cutting-edge curriculum developed by a diversely skilled group of educators, researchers, physicians and early childhood experts, as well as built-in assessment of academic and social-emotional progress and family communication via a proprietary app.
Inquiry-based learning, which guides the Wonder of Learning curriculum, is a teaching and learning approach that focuses on the natural curiosity and sense of wonder children bring into the classroom. With teacher-guided inquiry topics, children learn about themselves and the world around them by exploring their interests, investigating concepts and asking questions.
For families interested in learning more about The Goddard School and how to enroll in the new Souderton location, visit GoddardSchool.com or call 215-660-7610.
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For 38 years, The Goddard School has nurtured the extraordinary in every child, providing a warm, caring and safe environment that supports their individual social, emotional and academic development, appreciates their unique talents and personalities, and fosters skills they need for long-term success in school and in life.
The Goddard School’s exclusive inquiry-based education program, Wonder of Learning®, embraces how children learn best—through their innate curiosity—because research confirms that when wonder leads, learning follows. Wonder of Learning is backed by expert knowledge, data-driven insight and unwavering compassion for growing minds, encouraging children to explore their curiosities and interests as they discover the joy—and wonder—of learning. The Goddard School serves almost 100,000 students from six weeks to six years old in 38 states and Washington, D.C. To learn more about The Goddard School, please visit GoddardSchool.com
