Ribbon Cutting & Groundbreaking Ceremony
Name:
Ribbon Cutting & Groundbreaking Ceremony
Date:
May 13, 2026
Time:
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
Registration:
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Event Description:
After years of central Ohio families asking when a Goddard School would come to Upper Arlington, it's finally happening. Join us as we break ground on The Goddard School of Upper Arlington, a brand new, state-of-the-art early childhood education center coming to 1661 Old Henderson Road.
The project transforms an aging commercial building in one of Columbus's key corridors into a 16,000-square-foot, purpose-built early learning environment with 13 classrooms serving approximately 200 children ages six weeks to six years. The school will feature an indoor gymnasium, custom outdoor play areas, modern security and access systems, and Goddard's nationally recognized Wonder of Learning curriculum — bringing premier early childhood education to one of central Ohio's most education-focused communities.
The Upper Arlington location is the fifth Goddard School owned and operated by central Ohio franchisees Kyle and Ruth Arbaugh, joining their schools in Lewis Center, Grandview, Reynoldsburg, and Westerville-Polaris. The school is expected to open in fall 2026 and will add 30 teaching jobs to the community.
The project transforms an aging commercial building in one of Columbus's key corridors into a 16,000-square-foot, purpose-built early learning environment with 13 classrooms serving approximately 200 children ages six weeks to six years. The school will feature an indoor gymnasium, custom outdoor play areas, modern security and access systems, and Goddard's nationally recognized Wonder of Learning curriculum — bringing premier early childhood education to one of central Ohio's most education-focused communities.
The Upper Arlington location is the fifth Goddard School owned and operated by central Ohio franchisees Kyle and Ruth Arbaugh, joining their schools in Lewis Center, Grandview, Reynoldsburg, and Westerville-Polaris. The school is expected to open in fall 2026 and will add 30 teaching jobs to the community.
