The Goddard School

I don’t leave negative reviews lightly, so for any interested parents, I’m leaving a rather lengthy review below for your consideration. When my child is basically *not fed* during the day, they’re fortunate that 1 star is the minimum…
We had two children, around 3 and 5, in this school for only a few weeks and experienced multiple problems. After two «potty accidents» with my child, that has never had an accident, within a couple hours, we questioned the teachers about what happened and were told they «weren’t sure,» because there was absolutely zero communication between the morning/​lunch teachers and the late afternoon ones. We discussed this with the appropriate staff and were told that the staff member «just needed to get a personality» and «stop being so shy», as well as a comment that things were «different» during the summer. All we were wanting was reassurance that there would be some form of communication and transition when teachers leave for the day and are replaced by new ones, not excuses.
Their food situation is strange, at best. They bring in outside meals, which are extra, with the option to bring in your own lunch. I have a picky eater, so we packed some of her favorite foods the second week and realized they weren’t heating them up (i.e. cold taco meat for tacos, etc.) — we were OK with this, and chalked it up to being unreasonable to heat something up for every child, so we purchased a Thermos to keep food warm on the days she wouldn’t eat the outside food. Since we sent food two days in a row, the teachers told our daughter she «couldn’t eat the same thing two days in a row» and refused to give her the food we sent today, only giving her strawberries, applesauce, and a sandwich that we, and they, specifically knew she wouldn’t eat — which is why we packed her lunch to begin with! There was absolutely no communication to us about her not having a lunch today and no research into their *own* system, which clearly documents what she had yesterday and could have shown the difference in today — tacos aren’t the same as Hamburger Helper. What adult thinks a few strawberries is an appropriate meal for a child in an 8 hour span?! Or that a parent would only pack 4 strawberries for their child’s lunch?!
I wouldn’t recommend this daycare to anyone. The lack of common sense and communication don’t inspire any sort of confidence, especially enough to leave my children in their care. We would be more than happy to discuss our experience with any interested parents.

My grandchildren attend this school. They are both under the age of 3 and love their teachers and playmates. This is one of the best learning centers I have ever seen. The owners are very caring and will do whatever is in the best interest of the child. Thank you Amanda.

There just aren’t enough stars to give for this school. It is simply a fabulous school. All three of my boys have gone to Goddard and we just love the staff and the owners. They genuinely love on the kiddos every day and are so supportive of the families. I trust them whole-​heartedly with my sweet boys and know they are in the very best hands.

On a week looking at schools this was the last one and I am so Happy that I did! Amanda and Cindy are great. They answered my question and I loved the location. I love how the kids liked happy. They have a nice building for kids. They have an indoor gym and nice outside play areas.
I started my 2two year old (he will be at the end of November) in the preschool 1 program and he loves it. Since he started here he counts to twentyand is pointing out colors. He went from a quiet boy to really talking so much more. He also recognizing his name and with help spell it out. He is doing so good we moved him from three half days to three whole days. He seems to enjoy the time with his teacher and other students.
They have great things for the whole family like the fall festival and the fourth of July. They have different things for in school with pajama day or crazy hair day. My favorite thing is the parent night out (pno)! That was fun and amazing. Little man seemed to really enjoy it and he didn’t want to go until after the movie.
We have been there one month and I would say this is the best place to go. I am beyond happy we found such a wonderful place!

Great school for children. The teachers and staff are beyond helpful and great with the kids. They seem to really have a love for each child.