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At The Goddard School located in Cincinnati, we're more than just a daycare. The Goddard School is a private preschool, offering childcare to infants and toddlers to pre-k. Our programs are designed to nurture each child's curiosity in a safe and caring environment.
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Hello, my name is Kate Joseph and I am the owner of The Goddard School located in Cincinnati on Red Bank Expressway. I live in Cincinnati with my husband and four children, all of which graduated from The Goddard School. I opened the school in 2008 and am happy to be able to provide an outstanding preschool experience to the children in this community. Having my children graduate from our program, I know the importance of talented teachers and a safe and nurturing learning environment.
Our Educational Director, Bridget Crozier joined us shortly after our school opened in 2008. She has been a director since 2000. She has her Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Cincinnati and continues to expand her education through Goddard University. In addition, she has been a member of an AdvancED Quality Assurance Review Team and is Certified Trainer for the State of Ohio. Bridget is part of the Director Mentor Program for Goddard Systems, Inc.
Our Assistant Director, Jackie Brannock joined our program in 2014 as a Lead Preschool Teacher and was promoted in 2022 to the Assistant Director position overseeing our Health and Safety. She has been working with young children since 2007. She graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a Bachelor's Degree in Middle Grades Education.
Meet the 2024 Midwest Toddler Teacher of the Year! Ms. Kaitlyn joined The Goddard School in 2022 as a Lead Toddler Teacher and was then promoted to Assistant Director of Curriculum in 2024. Since joining our program, she achieved the 2024 Midwest Toddler Teacher of the Year Award! Ms. Kaitlyn is a dedicated teacher that takes time to get to know each child’s needs as well as their family’s needs daily. She implements creative lesson plans with hands on activities that keep the children engaged, learning and having fun!
Mr. Maverick joined The Goddard School in 2025 as a co-lead pre-k teacher. He went to Kentucky State University where he received his CDA in early childhood education.
Trena joined The Goddard School in 2022 as a Lead Infant Teacher. She has been working in the preschool setting with infants since 2005. Trena has a Child Development Associate Degree.
Ms. Adrienne joined The Goddard School in 2025 as an assistant toddler teacher. She graduated from Anderson High School and has started her career in early childhood education with our school.
Ms. Anastasia joined The Goddard School in 2024 as an Assistant Preschool Teacher. She has two years’ experience in childcare centers and plans to go back to school to get her degree in Early Childhood Education.
Ms. Anntonita joined The Goddard School in 2023 as a Lead Infant Teacher. Within months of joining our program, she was nominated by the parents for The Teacher of the Year Award. Ms. Antonita (Ms. NeNe) goes above and beyond! She is so tender and loving with all the little babies, and just loves cuddling, singing and talking to them.
Ms. I’Naya joined The Goddard School in 2024 as our cook and a floater and has worked her way into becoming an assistant toddler teacher. She is studying Psychology at Central State University and plans to also major in Social Work.
Katie M. joined The Goddard School in 2020 as an Assistant Infant Teacher. Since joining our program, she has been promoted to a Lead Preschool Teacher. Katie has been working in a preschool setting since 2017. Katie will be working to achieve a Child Development Associate Degree in the future.
Ms. Khadijah joined The Goddard School in 2024 as an assistant toddler teacher. She has worked in childcare for many years and loves watching the growth of the children through education. She has received a certificate for STNA and is currently working on her LPN.
Ms. Madeline joined The Goddard School in 2025 as an assistant teacher in our preschool program. She attended Bellarmine University where she received her bachelor’s degree in art administration. She then attended The Ohio State University where she was going to receive her master’s degree in Theatre Education.
Ms. Marissa joined The Goddard School in 2025 as an assistant infant teacher. She attended Wright State University and received her bachelor’s in international studies and minored in International Business. She decided that she wanted to work with children after she went on a study abroad trip to South Africa working with children and leadership skills.
Ms. Megan joined The Goddard School as an Assistant Pre-K teacher in 2023. She has been working in childcare since 2020 and has a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and a minor in Professional Education.
Ms. Preonna joined The Goddard School in 2024 as an Assistant Infant Teacher. She has two years of in-home childcare experience and is working on getting her degree in Pediatric Nursing at the Arizona State University.
