New Goddard School Will Open in Fairfield in 2027
The upcoming 15,000-square-foot facility will add classroom space for Fairfield families in January 2027.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Child Care
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The Goddard School is scheduled to open a second Fairfield location at 60 Katona Drive in January 2027. This expansion adds capacity for approximately 185 students to the area.
Why it matters
The new facility aims to increase local access to early childhood education and support local employment by creating 40 new teaching jobs.
The new site covers 15,000 square feet and features 15 classrooms, supported by hospital-grade sanitization equipment. These figures represent the planned capacity vs. existing infrastructure as the project nears its January 2027 opening.
The players
Kim Sherman
Owner of the existing Goddard School in Fairfield who established the first location in 2020.
Allison and Ryan Dell
Partners involved in the development of the new Fairfield facility.
The details
The facility will employ the Wonder of Learning inquiry-based curriculum, which encourages children to explore concepts through active participation. Beyond the classroom, the site incorporates two gymnasiums and multiple playgrounds to support physical development. Hospital-grade sanitization equipment will be integrated into the building to maintain health and safety standards for the student population.
Timeline
January 2027: The new Goddard School location is set to open.
2020: Kim Sherman opened the first Fairfield Goddard School.
Health Landscape
The opening reflects a broader trend of expanding early childhood educational infrastructure to meet community needs. It follows the established operational model of the Goddard School's Wonder of Learning curriculum.
Families in the area should monitor upcoming enrollment announcements to determine if this new center aligns with their childcare needs. When evaluating any early education setting, it is worth discussing the facility's specific health and safety protocols with the program directors.
The takeaway
The addition of this facility increases local classroom capacity by 185 spots. Residents interested in enrollment or employment should look for updates from the school as the January 2027 opening date approaches.
Further reading
For additional context on local early education resources, explore our Child Care section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Westfair Communications.
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