Nexton Announces Grand Opening of The Goddard School

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. – July 22, 2024 – Nexton, the most innovative and walkable community in South Carolina, is pleased to announce the opening of The Goddard School of Summerville, bringing the play- and inquiry-based learning experience to area families. This is the fourth location for seasoned franchisees Bill and Amy Strickland, who also own The Goddard School of Fort Mill (Gold Hill), The Goddard School of Fort Mill (Doby’s Bridge) and The Goddard School of Rock Hill.

Located at 110 Connectivity Lane in Nexton’s new Dayfield Park development, this over 11,000-square-foot early childhood education center has nine classrooms to provide care for and educate approximately 150 children, ages six weeks to six years old. Additionally, the school adds approximately 25 teaching jobs to the community.

"We are thrilled to bring The Goddard School to Nexton, a dynamic, family-centric community that values education and growth,” said Bill Strickland. "Nexton's strategic location within Charleston ensures accessibility for families seeking nurturing childcare and exceptional early education services. We look forward to becoming an integral part of the Nexton community and contributing positively to its educational landscape."

The new school features an indoor gymnasium and multiple outdoor playgrounds alongside a turf field. Additionally, the school is equipped with hospital grade sanitization equipment to ensure a healthy environment.

The play- and inquiry-based learning experience offered at The Goddard School of Summerville uses the most current, academically endorsed methods in early childhood education to nurture the extraordinary in every child. Children can explore and discover music and art, learn how to communicate using sign language and secondary languages and develop problem solving skills through games. Just as importantly, targeted curriculum focused on social-emotional development teaches children life skills, such as how to be kind to themselves and to others. 
 
Nexton is a lifestyle-driven destination that blends the best of live, work and play by offering dozens of walkable shops and restaurants, state-of-the-art schools and 20 miles of parks and trails. By offering a diverse array of for-sale homes and rentals, Nexton attracts first-time buyers, executives and retirees who desire an active lifestyle. Nexton has currently sold over 3,200 homes and has more than 10,000 residents.

The Goddard School is open Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For families interested in learning more about The Goddard School and how to enroll in the Summerville location, visit GoddardSchool.com or call 843-585-0110.

For media inquiries, email nexton@louhammond.com.

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About Nexton
Nexton is owned by a subsidiary of North America Sekisui House, LLC (NASH), and is managed by Brookfield Properties as part of the Newland community’s portfolio. These partners share a deep commitment to sustainable development practices and apply these core values to the vision, planning and development of their communities. Nexton is one of more than 20 communities this partnership manages together across the U.S. Recognized as the No.1 master-planned community in the U.S. by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), Nexton is currently one of the Top 30 best-selling communities in the nation. For more information, visit nexton.com.

About Brookfield Properties
Brookfield Properties is a leading global developer and operator of high-quality real estate assets. We are active in nearly all real estate sectors, including office, retail, multifamily, hospitality, and logistics, operating more than 800 properties and over 380 million square feet of real estate in gateway markets on behalf of Brookfield Asset Management, one of the largest asset managers in the world. With a focus on sustainability, a commitment to excellence, and the drive for relentless innovation in the planning, development, and management of buildings and their surroundings, Brookfield Properties is reimagining real estate from the ground up. For more information, visit www.brookfieldproperties.com.

About The Goddard School®
Learning for fun. Learning for life.®

Children learn best through experience. For 36 years, The Goddard School has nurtured the extraordinary in every child, employing academically endorsed methods to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life.

The Goddard School provides every child with a warm, caring and safe environment that supports their individual social, emotional and academic development and appreciates their unique talents and personalities. The Goddard School’s proprietary educational program—backed by expert knowledge, data-driven insight and unwavering compassion for growing minds—encourages children to explore their curiosities and interests as they discover the wonder of learning. A team of acknowledged experts in various fields of early childhood education guides the children through their learning journeys.

The Goddard School serves almost 100,000 students from six weeks to six years old in 37 states and Washington, D.C. To learn more about The Goddard School, please visit GoddardSchool.com.