The Goddard School, founded in 1984, is a nationwide network of private preschools committed to providing high-quality early childhood education. With over 650 schools across the United States, The Goddard School is the largest private preschool educational system in the nation. The Goddard School in Alexandria Old Town is owned by the owners of the award-winning Goddard Schools in Ashburn and Leesburg, known for their excellence in Health/Safety and Quality Assurance. The premier preschool accommodates 150 children, ages six weeks to 10 yrs. old. Owners, Mr. Akhil and Mrs. Madhu Govil, along with their education and admin directors, and faculty, which includes teachers trained and experienced in early childhood development, welcome children into this nurturing environment where the curriculum encourages learning for lifetime.