Childcare Services Apex

The Goddard School of Apex (Green Level West)

Childcare Services Apex
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Address: 3701 Green Level West Road Map
Place: Apex, NC 27523
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Landline: (919) 258-2000
E-Mail: Apex2NC@goddardschools.com
Twitter: @GoddardSchool
Facebook: 548423358995850
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Website: www.goddardschool.com
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At The Goddard School located in Apex (Green Level West), 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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Opening hours

Monday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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American Express , Visa , Cash , Check , Discover , MasterCard

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Lisa and Frank

Lisa and Frank Cariello are excited to bring The Goddard School to the Apex, Green Level West area. We have been on-site owners of The Goddard School for the past sixteen years. Lisa holds a BS degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois and spent 16 years as a research and project engineer. Frank is a Meteorologist with a BS degree from Northern Illinois University. He spent 20 years on-air in both television and radio. Arriving in Cary, NC in 2002, we had three children in care at The Goddard School. We understand the peace of mind that a secure, friendly center with great early childhood experiences can bring a family. We opened our first center in 2005 in Apex. While our boys have moved on, we look forward to continuing to bring the Goddard experience to families in Apex and Cary.

Amy

Mrs. Amy Herring leads The Goddard School as Co-Director. She holds a Bachelors of Arts from Palm Beach Atlantic University and joined The Goddard School in October 2024. Mrs. Amy has 28 years of experience teaching and administration and is a Level 3 Administrator. She loves to watch children grow in all areas of development. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Beyke

Mrs. Beyke leads our administrative team as the curriculum coordinator. She graduated from East Carolina University in 2006 with her Bachelor's Degree in Family Relations and Child Development. Mrs. Beyke has previously worked at Goddard School since January 2007 as a teacher, Assistant Director and Curriculum Director/Coordinator. She loves working with children and teachers to assist in making learning fun for all. She also enjoys learning new styles and ways to implement a variety of resources and curriculum into the classrooms and at home.
Darita

Mrs. Darita Jefferson leads The Goddard School as Co-Director. She holds an Associates Degree from Central Carolina Community College and is a Level II Administrative Credential and over 15 years experience in Early Childhood Education. She joined The Goddard School in March 2021. Rita has been described as "a true early childhood educator" and "a great leader." When she is away from the school, her passion is her family. We are very grateful to have Rita leading our team.
Kayla

Ms. Kayla Johnson leads the Goddard School as Co-Director. Kayla holds a Bachelor of Science in Family and Community Services from East Carolina University and is a Level III Administrator. She has also completed her Master’s degree in early childhood education leadership through the University of Arizona-GC. She joined the Goddard School in September 2020. Ms. Kayla also has experience with the Smart Start agency, helping newly opened centers get ready for licensing and has experience being a home visitor. Kayla started teaching in a preschool setting in 2013. Ms. Kayla believes that the most important thing a teacher can do is teach with love.

Aniya

Miss Aniya is a lead teacher in the Woodchucks classroom. She joined the Goddard School in August 2021. She is currently enrolled in courses at her local community college to further her education, including obtaining her NC Early Childhood Education Credentials. Miss Aniya loves to help children grow, learn, and help them understand their feelings.
Chiffon

Ms. Chiffon (Joy) is a lead teacher in the Rabbits classroom. She joined the Goddard School in September 2024. She holds a Bachelor's in Social Work, a Master's in Psychology and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Psychology. She has previous experience working in a preschool setting and as a registered behavior technician.
Crystal

Ms. Crystal is a lead teacher in the Dragonflies classroom. She joins the Goddard School with 5 years of previous child care experience, including 3 years with the Goddard School. Ms. Crystal continued her education by completing her Early Childhood Credentials. She also has experience teaching in the public school systems for K-5 grade. Ms. Crystal loves to know that she is positively influencing the future!
Diana

Ms. Diana is a resource teacher for our infants and toddler classrooms. She has studied early childhood at Sandhills Community College and UNC Central. Ms. Diana has over 32 years of experience and training in early childhood development, including owning her own child care center! Ms. Diana enjoys stimulating the minds of our youngest leaders.
Diane

Ms. Diane (Dee) is a resource teacher and can be found in many of our rooms, but mainly in our infant and preschool classrooms. She joined the Goddard School in May 2024. Ms. Dee holds her NC Early Childhood Credentials and over 20 years of experience working with all age groups. She has previous experience at the Goddard School working with 2 and 3 year olds and was most recently working with Pre-K.
Emma

Ms. Emma is lead teacher in the Foxes classroom. She holds a Bachelors in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of New Hampshire. Ms. Emma joined The Goddard School in September 2023. She brings previous experience teaching Pre-K and was also an ABA tutor. Ms. Emma enjoys providing her students with a safe learning environment to foster their emotional growth.
Faith

Ms. Faith is a lead teacher in the woodchucks classroom. She joined the Goddard School in August 2024. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and has previous experience in a preschool setting.
Ms Lacretia

Ms. LaCretia is a lead teacher in the Owls classroom. She joined the Goddard School in July 2025, holds an Associates of Arts and a Bachelors of Arts in Human Services. She has over 18 years of experience working in the early childhood field, mostly with preschool and Pre-K. Ms. Lacretia is also a level 10 on the NC Early childhood educator scale, a level III administrator and is certified to teach CPR/First Aid and ITS-SIDS. Ms. LaCretia also has expereince as a team lead; mentoring and coaching staff, and as a director in the early childhood field.
Marnie

Ms. Marnie is a lead teacher in the Otters classroom. Ms. Marnie holds a Bachelor's degree in Education and a Master's degree in Spanish Language and Culture. She has taught elementary school for many years as well as experience with the preschool ages. Ms. Marnie enjoys seeing the smiles and personalities shine of her students.
Meri

Ms. Meri is a lead teacher in our Turtles classroom. She holds an Associates in Early Childhood Education from Suffolk County Community College. Ms. Meri joined the Goddard School in August 2021. She has over 30 years of classroom experience with infants and toddlers and has experience as a training coordinator.
Morgyn

Ms. Morgyn is a lead teacher in the Woodpeckers classroom. She joined the Goddard School in May 2025. Ms. Morgyn holds a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education from North Carolina Central University. She has over 4 years of experience working with all age groups; including experience at NCCU's child development lab as a Pre-K teacher.
Myrna

Ms. Myrna is a lead teacher in the Bluejays classroom, She joined the Goddard School in May 2024. She holds a Bachelors in Psychology from Western Connecticut State University and a Masters in Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University.
Sadie

Ms. Sadie is a lead teacher in the Bluejays classroom. She is currently pursuing her Associates degree in Early Childhood and hold her NC Early Childhood Credentials. Ms. Sadie joins the Goddard School with over 2 years experience working in the early childhood field and was previously a music teacher. Ms. Sadie enjoys introducing learning through play to her students and fostering healthy development.
Smita

Mrs. Smita is a lead teacher in the Foxes classrooms. She joined The Goddard School in January 2022, with over 15 years of experience teaching Prekindergarten. Mrs. Smita holds a Bachelor's degree in Education and a Master's degree in Mathematics. She also has experience in tutoring for grades K-5th. Mrs. Smita also holds a level 12 certification on the NC Early Care and Education Professional Scale. Mrs. Smita loves to create engaging lesson plans for her children to create a productive learning environment.
Stefanie

Ms. Stefanie is a lead teacher in the Woodpeckers classroom. She joined the Goddard School in June 2025 and holds an Associates of Arts and a Bachelors of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Psychology. Ms. Stefanie has over 9 years of experience working with preschool aged children; including Pre-K and has experience as a registered behavior technician.
Tenay

Ms. Tenay is a lead teacher in the Treefrogs classroom. She joined in December 2024. Ms. Tenay holds an Associates degree from Durham Technical Community College and is currently pursuing her Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education from The University of Mount Olive. She holds her NC Early Childhood Credentials and her Admin credentials. She has been working with infants and toddlers for over 12 years.
Ms Teresa

Ms. Teresa is a lead teacher in the Turtles classroom. She joined the Goddard School in June 2025, with over 30 years of experience with infants and toddlers. Ms. Teresa also has experience as a developmental play coach and owned her own enter for over 20 years.
Tonya

Ms. Tonya is a lead teacher in the Otters classroom. She holds a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Mount Olive. She has over 10 years of experience in the child care field and joined The Goddard School in November of 2020. Ms. Tonya began working in the early childhood field because she loves working with children and enjoys teaching our future leaders.

Aniya

Ms. Aniya is a resource teacher for all our classrooms, but can typically be found in toddler rooms. She joined The Goddard School in January 2025. Ms. Aniya has previous experience in the early childhood field, working with all age groups.
Asha

Ms. Asha assists all of our classrooms but can often be found in our Pre-Kindergarten and preschool rooms. She holds a Masters of Art in English Literature as well as her NC Early Childhood Credentials. She joined The Goddard School in January 2020 after spending the prior year in early childhood development. Her passion is to make learning fun and her personality lights up the rooms where she is assisting. Favorite Quote: To love others you must first love yourself. -Leo Buscaglia
Daisy

Ms. Daisy is a resource teacher for our infant and toddler classrooms. She joined the Goddard School in April 2024. She has previous experience working in the early childhood field with preschoolers and she is currently in school and pursuing an Associates Degree.
Mia

Ms. Mia assists in all of our classrooms but can often be found in our preschool and Pre-k classrooms. She joined The Goddard School in August 2021 with previous experience in the early childhood field and has her Early Childhood Education Credentials. Her passion is to make learning fun while still being educational.