Goddard School tuition is about $1,200 to $2,800 a month in 2026
Goddard does not post one national price. Each school is owned by a local franchise owner who sets tuition. Guides put full time tuition at about $1,200 to $2,800 a month. Infant care costs the most. One school's price list shows full time infant care at $2,530 a month and preschool at $351 a week, plus a $500 registration fee.
What Goddard School costs by age
| Full time, most schools | $1,200 to $2,800 a month |
|---|---|
| Infant, most schools | $1,700 to $2,800 a month |
| Toddler, most schools | $1,500 to $2,500 a month |
| Full time infant, one school | $2,530 a month |
| Full time 1 year old, one school | $2,285 a month |
| Preschool 5 days, one school | $351 a week |
| Two half days, one school | $569 a month |
| Registration fee, one school | $500 |
Infant rooms cost the most because each teacher can care for only a few babies. Prices drop as children get older and classes get bigger. Sources: TuitionGuides, Goddard School tuition 2026 (July 2026); PriceListo, The Goddard School prices (April 2026).
What changes your price
- Your child's age. Infants cost the most, then toddlers, then preschool and pre K.
- Days and hours. Two or three days a week, or half days, cost less than full time.
- Your city. Schools in big cities and rich suburbs charge more.
- The school. Each Goddard School is owned locally and sets its own rates.
- Fees. Registration, supply and yearly fees can add to the first month.
Why there is no single Goddard price
Goddard's own tuition page says rates depend on your child's age, the program and the schedule, and tells parents to contact their local school for a rate. That is because each Goddard School is a franchise run by a local owner.
PriceListo lists more than 650 Goddard Schools in 37 states and Washington, D.C. Its price list, gathered from one or more schools, shows full time infant care at $2,530 a month and a $500 registration fee. First Quarter Finance called several schools in 2023 and found full time tuition of about $1,220 to $3,225 a month, and part time of $900 to $2,350.
For a yearly view, Private School Review lists one Goddard School in Saugus, Massachusetts at about $25,320 a year. Sources: The Goddard School, tuition and benefits (checked September 2026); PriceListo, The Goddard School prices (April 2026); First Quarter Finance, Goddard School tuition, calls to schools (December 2023); Private School Review, The Goddard School, Saugus MA (checked September 2026).
Goddard compared with other child care
Goddard sits near the top of child care prices. Our daycare cost page puts the national average at about $1,099 a month, and Goddard infant care can cost twice that.
Primrose is the closest match to Goddard: both are franchise preschools with set lessons. Our Primrose tuition page shows one school charging $620 to $1,618 a month. Tour both near you, since each school sets its own price.
How to judge the price you are quoted
- Ask for the tuition sheet and fee list in writing.
- Ask what is included: meals, snacks, diapers and wipes.
- Ask if the rate changes when your child moves up a room.
- Compare with $1,200 to $2,800 a month, the usual full time range.
Ways to pay less
- Ask about a sibling discount if you have more than one child.
- Use a dependent care FSA through your job if you have one.
- Claim the federal child and dependent care tax credit.
- Ask if your employer has a child care benefit or a Goddard partner discount.
- Check your state's child care help and free pre K programs.
How we got these numbers
Goddard does not post tuition, because each school sets its own. The ranges come from 2026 guides, one school price list gathered by PriceListo, and 2023 calls to schools by First Quarter Finance. We do not add our own guesses. All numbers were checked on September 28, 2026.
Common questions
How much is Goddard School a month?
About $1,200 to $2,800 a month full time in 2026. Infant care is the most.
How much is Goddard School for an infant?
About $1,700 to $2,800 a month. One school lists $2,530 a month full time.
Does Goddard School charge a registration fee?
Yes. One school lists $500. Older reports show $75 to $275, due each year at some schools.
Why does Goddard not post its prices?
Each school is owned by a local franchise owner who sets its own tuition.