The Goddard School

All four of our kids have been part of this program, and we could not have asked for a better experience. The teachers were always so kind and caring, and we felt like our children were truly learning and growing instead of just being in a daycare setting.

As a military family, we appreciated that the school accepts Child Care Aware, which was such a big help. We were looking forward to moving over to the new Goddard Kingstowne location, but we had to PCS. We truly miss this school and are so thankful for the love and care our kids received.

Enrolled my daughter and unenrolled her within 6 months. School felt more like a business and less like a preschool. Owner has no prior educational experience to the best of my knowledge and it really felt that way to me, with a sterile atmosphere and teachers constantly voicing their dissatisfaction with how they were treated by the front office. No feeling of community, unimpressive levels of learning, and just a general feeling that kids were being warehoused more than that there was a warm and supportive community. "Security" measures (like retinal scan to gain entrance to the school) felt over-the-top crazy to me and very invasive. My questions about if retinal scan data was protected were met with dismissive reactions from staff. Could not recommend this preschool in good faith.

Thank you to the wonderful staff for having our food truck visit this summer. The kids were so excited to receive their treats. The staff was very attentive and intentional in reminding all the kids to say please and thank you. Such a great summer program that pours back into each camper.

On Sept 1, 2025, the school withdrew $833 from our deactivated bank account. The owner admitted in writing that this ‘should not have happened.’ Despite multiple requests, the money has not been refunded. We are pursuing this matter in small claims court. Parents should carefully review billing and keep written records.

My son attended Goddard shortly after they first opened. His teacher was great and she moved on to another position to help work on the curriculum. The room for my son was kind of small , but they have a great multipurpose room that is of great use on rainy days. My son’s classroom also felt a bit warm. All of the kids were very friendly. The facility has also two fenced playgrounds. I’m not sure what will happen to the facility in the future. The building was owned by ASCD and now it’s owned by ACPS. I believe Goddard’s lease is for like 15 years but that was a contractual agreement with ASCD, not ACPS.

We couldn’t be happier with our experience at The Goddard School for our 16-month-old son! His teachers Ms. Sasha, Ms. Marleny, and Ms. Katherine are incredibly caring, attentive, and genuinely love the kids. From the moment we drop him off, we feel confident he’s in a safe and nurturing environment. He has grown so much in just a few months, and they have helped him learn how to walk and strengthen his communication skills. The teachers do so many activities with the kids, and we love seeing the photos and updates throughout the day.

It’s all about the staff and teachers - the best!

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A Wonderful Place for Our Daughter to Learn and Grow - The Goddard School!
We couldn’t be happier with our experience at The Goddard Daycare. From the moment our daughter started attending, we felt a deep sense of trust and comfort knowing she was in a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment.
The teachers and staff are truly exceptional. They are kind, patient, and incredibly dedicated not just to the children's education, but to their overall well-being. It’s clear that they genuinely care for each child and take the time to get to know them as individuals. Our daughter has formed strong, loving bonds with her teachers, and it shows in how excited she is to go every morning.
The curriculum is impressive and thoughtfully structured. It strikes a perfect balance between learning and play, helping our daughter develop academically, socially, and...

I like that the owner is involved with the school, which makes a difference in the quality. Other preschools I considered, particularly the corporate-run daycares, seem to have a lot of turnover vs The Goddard School. I highly recommend this childcare program!