The Goddard School

I am incredibly grateful to have Ms. Mary as my child’s Pre-K teacher. From the very first day, she created a warm, nurturing, and joyful environment. My child felt safe, seen, and excited to learn.

Our son has had a great experience here. The teachers, aides and front office staff have made this a nurturing environment that he thrives in. He especially loves his teacher Ms. Lizzet, who is incredible with the kids. Highly recommend!

Our journey with The Goddard School began when our son started in the Infant room at just 10 weeks old. From day one, every teacher has been kind, attentive, and truly invested in the well-being of the children. Their support through each transition has been invaluable, always keeping open communication.
Now, nearly three years later, we continue to love our daycare experience. The teachers are incredibly patient, creative, and always coming up with fun activities that keep our little one engaged. Every day after school, he excitedly asks to see “pictures at school” and talks nonstop about his friends and teachers.
A special thank you to all the teachers especially for Ms. Kaelyn and Ms. Brittany, who make each day a learning adventure and have played such an important role in helping our son grow.

We’ve been part of this school for almost four years now, and it’s truly felt like a second home for our family. Our daughter got the best possible start in Pre-K with Ms. Mary. She’s one of those rare teachers who’s not only kind and loving but also genuinely connected to her students. Even now, in kindergarten, our daughter still lights up when she sees her, and Ms. Mary always takes a moment to say hello. That kind of connection doesn’t fade—it shows just how special she is.
With our son now at the school, we’ve felt that same care from so many others. Ms. Lindsey and Ms. Shawntria have been incredibly patient and supportive, especially when he had a tough time settling in. And Ms. Andrea, the school director, has been amazing—she’s built such a warm, understanding space where we always feel seen and supported.
We also want to give a special shout-out to Ms. Shantel....

I am absolutely thrilled with the care and education my children receive at The Goddard School Alexandria West! My kids have thrived in their nurturing and stimulating environments.

My oldest child is so happy in their class with Ms. Gabby and Ms. Jennifer. They create such a positive and engaging atmosphere, and my child looks forward to going to school every day.

My middle child is with Ms. Janelle and Ms. Rana. I am so grateful for their kindness and patience. They provide a warm and supportive environment for him to thrive.

My youngest is with Ms. Michelle, Ms. Whitney, and Ms. Tina. I am amazed at how much they do with the little ones.

The teachers are all so dedicated, caring and attentive. I feel completely confident leaving my children in their hands. The school is clean, well-organized and provides a wide range of enriching...

Goddard has the BEST teachers. My grandson, Matthew Demus, loves Ms Lizette. He picked shells for her during our vacation and she makes his day so special--EVERY day.

Our experience with Goddard has been nothing short of phenomenal. It has been amazing to see our child’s development grow exponentially since the end of the pandemic to now. Thanks to the nurturing environment, staff, and teachers like Ms. Jennifer and Ms. Gabby, we feel so blessed to have an extended family at Goddard Alexandria-West.

May 2025 Update - We feel so incredibly lucky to have Ms. Lizett and Ms. Shantel as our son’s teachers in the Toddler 1 classroom. Our son has had Ms. Lizett for a year, and from the beginning, she created a nurturing, positive, and structured environment that has helped our (now) almost 3-year-old thrive. This includes working hard every hour at ensuring his potty training is successful!

Every day, we’re greeted with genuine smiles and thoughtful updates that show just how well they know and care for our child. It’s clear that both Ms. Lizett and Ms. Shantel are deeply dedicated to each toddler’s growth—not just academically, but emotionally and socially too. We’ve seen tremendous progress in our son’s language, independence, and ability to interact with others, and we credit so much of that to the support and consistency he receives in their classroom.

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We entered my son into the Goddard School in January of this year when he was just 5 months old. Any transition is hard but every single teacher and director has made as easy as they possibly could. My son is infatuated with each one of his teachers from every classroom from his very first teachers Ms. Michelle and Ms Sasha, to his Infant 2 teacher Ms Maribel and now over a year later to his toddler classroom with Kassie, Zaida and Helen. He loves waving hi and bye to the directors every morning and afternoon. We love our teachers and we love the amazing things that they’ve taught and shown my son this past year.

Updated 5/9:
Now almost 2 years later my son is still obsessed, I can't tell you how much he talks about his teacher Ms.Lizett, from asking about what she did over the weekend, to trying to buy green shoes just like her and asking if she is going to come to...

My almost 3 year old son attends Goddard and absolutely loves it! Last night he told me “i went on the playground with Ms Lizett" and he proudly brings home his artwork. He loves all the activities Ms Shantel and Ms Lizett do with the kids in Toddler 1, from the artwork to the yoga, to the educational lessons. Ms Lizett has been our son’s teacher for almost a year and she is so loving to him, he has become very attached to her. She always gives me a detailed report when I pick him up. Ms. Lizett and Ms. Shantel teach the kids responsibility and independence; he proudly talks about how he threw out his trash at lunchtime and then proudly brings me his belongings from his cubby at pick-up. Both Shantel and Lizett are so sweet and caring, they love the children as if they are their own!