The Goddard School

Where to even begin with this place...

Our 2-year old son attended Goddard for three months, after one month we knew we wanted out. Here are the “highlight”:

1. Disorganized: on his first day there was a COVID-19 outbreak. We were sent an email saying he had to quarantine for two weeks and couldn’t return to school. Two days later we called to see if we’d be refunded tuition, and we learned that he hadn’t been in one of the effected rooms and the email had been sent in error.

2. Unsafe: what’s more unsafe than a COVID-19 outbreak? Drunk delinquents smoking next to the playground are! In our second week, I went to pick up our son and some kids were leaning on the gate to the playground smoking cigarettes. When I told them they should leave they threatened to jump me and threw bottles of Mike’s Hard Lemonade at my car. The Director of Goddard swore...

Wonderful learning experience. Personnel are careful and caring. Safe, healthy environment.

The Goddard School did a great job watching and educating our kids. They open at 7:00am and close at 6:00, which was perfect for our family since my wife and I both work. The owners, Catherine and Scott did a fantastic job hiring competent staff and running the behind the scenes stuff. Brenna, one of the directors, was always available for questions at the front desk. I felt very comfortable with my kids at the Goddard School and have recommended to several of my co-workers.

Giving good value to academics, like the approach of teachers in making the kids follow the rules. More over giving a good nap time and good food in the evening helps kid to be happy while we pick up. After school care is also equally good. Kudos to the team Ms Mary, Ms Sirisha, Ms Madhavi, Savannah and all teaching staff. Thank you for the flexibility of Clara and Catherine.

Staff are great and we love the ability to catchup with what our kid is doing via the app at the end of each day.

Called to inquire about the infant care program and learned that there is a wait list of 2 years. Not sure how anyone is suppose to plan two years in advance?

Edit: my daughter joined and the school is great. Teachers are very affectionate and I couldn't be happier. Still, I wish the wait list was managed better.

This school is ridiculous! First let me start with the Pros…I love their curriculum. They are great at preparing kids for school in my opinion. They teach letters, numbers, science, etc. This, however, is where my list of Pros ends. The school is very anal. They have certain textbook expectations for the kids, and anyone who stands out becomes labeled as the problem child. Children are not encouraged to be individuals, but instead are forced to become robots to make it easier on the staff. The TURNOVER of teachers is just insane! Within a year my child has had 6 different teachers! If you search the internet, you will find that many teachers are complaining of being overworked, and under payed here (thus they leave), and it really reflects on their performance in the classrooms. I would not recommend this school to anyone who has an active, flourishing child. They will be...