Goddard School of Ashland VA

This school is amazing! Goddard/Ashland provides that special loving and safe place for my two children. They have an outstanding curriculum, dedicated and loving staff, facilities that are state of the art - bright, and cheerful. My children are developing strong life skills in an environment that allows them to spread their wings and thrive through play... I'm beyond grateful to Dave and Laurel, the owners, for making me and my family a priority. My children LOVE going to school every day b/c it's an exciting time with new experiences. Their core curriculum is fantastic and the other programs offered (Soccer, dance, FunBus, Summer Program, etc.) are an added bonus. Best of luck to as you search for that special place for your little one(s).

The owners are dedicated to creating the best environment possible for children to learn and succeed, both mentally and physically. They have made substantial investments in the classroom (iPads, promethean boards, etc.), as well as a new indoor gymnasium that keeps our kids active and engaged.

Even with the fantastic facilities our highest regards still go to the teachers. Our boys love going to "school" everyday, mainly because their teachers care for them and enjoy seeing them progress. We are very fortunate to have such a great combination of dedicated owners and teachers.

I like the bright, clean, constantly updated environment in which my children learn. I am also deeply appreciative of the care and compassion shown to my kids by staff. The teachers in the infant room have been there at least six years, which speaks highly of the leadership at the school. As each child ages through the various classes, each teacher adds a "chapter" to the most wonderful memory book of your child's accomplishments since enrollment, complete with photographs, anecdotes and handmade projects by the child--which you keep when your child "graduates" or leaves Goddard. You cannot put a price on that level of detail/investment to children. We've been with Goddard for approximately six years now and I would (and have) easily recommend this school to other parents.

As a first time mother, it was extremely difficult for me to choose a child care provider for my son so that I could go back to work. As a mom, I wanted a loving environment where he would have his emotional and physical needs met in a loving environment. As a Nationally Board Certified teacher, I wanted an environment where he would be challenged to learn developmentally appropriate activities and skills while having fun with his peers.

The Goddard School of Ashland was the very first facility that I visited, and I knew right away that it was the right place for our family. No other center/school compared! The owners and staff are loving and knowledgeable. They get to know each child on an individual basis and have established a truly "child centered" school community.

I go to work each day and my mind is at ease knowing that he is receiving...

Leaving your child with a trusted care provider is a big deal. We searched for a long time before finally deciding on the perfect place to send our 1 year old. We could not be happier with our decision! The integration of technology is fantastic. The entire environment is organized, well run and inviting. The teachers are interactive and engage with every child. We are personally met at the front door by a Goddard leader at EVERY pick up and drop off. We appreciate that they are investing in their own future with the recent addition of space and resources. My little one is learning in creative ways while he plays and interacts with the environment around him. Want to know the best part of it all? When I pick up my child, he is happy and smiling! I enjoy watching him interact with his teachers and the other children. We picked the best of the best with The Goddard School in Ashland -...

We love Goddard in Ashland! After having a bad experience at another daycare, we were really nervous, but Goddard has been amazing, the teachers treat our little guy so great and take such good care of him! We like that he gets to do different activities daily, things that we wouldn't think of doing with him that help stimulate different skills. We also love the daily reports of everything he has done each day and the picture.

My son has been going to Goddard in Ashland since the age of 3 months or so. My wife and I really enjoy the staff and owners and have great trust them to encourage our son to grow and mature. Over the past two and a half years my son's development has been greatly enhanced because of his experience at Goddard in Ashland. They really seem to have the best interests and development opportunities at heart for all the children at the school. My son has great peer friends and has lasting relationships with many of the staff there too.

Every time I walk in I feel welcomed by the staff and my daughter LOVES going to school here. It feels clean and it feels like a fun place to be. She loves her teachers and I love that they really seem to know her. They keep a portfolio of her progress so I can really see how she's doing and how she's reaching her milestones. Her teachers are also great about addressing any behavioral issues they see and making sure their corrections are in line with what we are doing at home. I LOVE the Goddard School, I wish I could go there all day instead of going to work :-)