New Goddard School coming to Noblesville

The Goddard School, a nationally acclaimed early childhood education franchise, is set to open its second location in Noblesville this summer, expanding its inquiry-based learning experience to area families. The Goddard School of West Noblesville is the second location for owners Mitch and Denise Manders, seasoned Goddard School franchisees who have owned The Goddard School of Carmel – West since 2022.

Located at 4903 Castamere Drive, this 13,200 square-foot early childhood education center will have 12 classrooms to provide care for and educate approximately 175 students from six weeks to six years old. Additionally, the school will add more than 35 teaching jobs to the community.

“As parents of three young children who graduated from The Goddard School, we saw firsthand how the right environment transforms a child’s confidence and curiosity,” Mitch Manders said. “Opening this second location is our way of helping more Noblesville and Westfield families give their kids that same incredible head start. We’re eager to work side-by-side with local families and businesses to help children build a strong early foundation. We want this school to be something the community is proud to have in their backyard.”

The new school will have a multi-purpose room, two outdoor classrooms and multiple playgrounds. Additionally, the school will be 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 West Noblesville location, visit GoddardSchool.com or call (317) 678-9055.