Goddard School Opens New Campus in Raleigh
A new childcare facility in North Hills now offers space for 210 children.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Child Care
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The Goddard School has expanded its presence in Raleigh with the opening of a new 15,000-square-foot facility at 3803-B Computer Drive. The school offers care and education for children ranging from 6 weeks to 6 years old.
Why it matters
The new facility increases access to early childhood education and childcare services in the Raleigh area. By creating 35 teaching jobs, the school also contributes to local employment opportunities.
The 15,000-square-foot facility features 13 classrooms designed to serve up to 210 students. The school employs more than 35 teachers to staff the new location.
The players
The Goddard School
An early childhood education franchise that operates multiple locations across the country.
Rachelle Lay Hughes
An owner of the new facility who previously served as director of operations for the company's Ridge Road school.
Jon Seier
An owner of the new facility who manages the operation alongside Rachelle Lay Hughes.
The details
Owners Rachelle Lay Hughes and Jon Seier have equipped the site with three outdoor playgrounds and an indoor gymnasium. The curriculum follows the proprietary Wonder of Learning inquiry-based education program, and the building utilizes hospital-grade sanitization equipment.
Timeline
The North Hills school opened in October 2026.
Rachelle Lay Hughes became director of operations at the Ridge Road location in 2018.
Culture Shift
This opening reflects a broader trend of private childcare providers expanding to meet the demand for early education services. The facility's commitment to the Wonder of Learning curriculum highlights the industry shift toward specialized, inquiry-based pedagogical models.
Parents in the North Hills area now have a new option for full-time or part-time child care for infants and toddlers. Families interested in enrollment can coordinate with the staff to determine class availability and application requirements.
The takeaway
Families looking for child care should prioritize visiting the facility to assess the safety features and classroom environment. Prospective parents may want to compare the curriculum's specific inquiry-based approach against other local educational offerings.
Further reading
For more information on local programs, visit the Raleigh Child Care section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by CBS17.
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