Owner Sharmeen Shah will open The Goddard School for Early Childhood Development in mid-summer. The preschool, located at 9307 FM 1488, Magnolia, offers a curriculum for children ages 6 months through 6 years. After-school programs and summer camps will also be available for elementary school children.

The Goddard School partners with Destination Imagination to create its curriculum, which incorporates science, technology, engineering, math and the arts. 281-845-2400. www.goddardschool.com/houston/magnolia-fm-1488-tx