The Goddard School of Chantilly (South Riding)

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Goddard School on Tall Cedars and especially the incredible teachers. In particular Ms. Sara D, Ms. Anjali T & Ms. Manju. Their caring, compassionate, and nurturing nature shines through every single day.

They create such a loving and safe environment where children truly feel supported, encouraged, and valued. It is clear how much they genuinely care about each child’s happiness, growth, and well-being. Their patience, kindness, and positive energy make such a difference, and it gives parents tremendous peace of mind knowing their children are in such capable and loving hands.

The dedication these teachers show goes far beyond the classroom. They make learning fun, celebrate each child’s unique personality, and consistently go above and beyond to help every child feel special and confident. My child has...

Our daughter started at The Goddard school almost 3 years ago, and we have had a wonderful experience since then. The school is always clean, welcoming, and creates a true 'wonder of learning' for children. The owners, Risa and Brad, are also very present and engaged, which adds to the positive environment. Over the years, our daughter has shown academic progress and also grown so much in confidence, and we feel lucky that she had wonderful teachers such as Ms.Rebecca, Ms.Lilly, Ms.Sara, Ms.Anjali, Ms.LaWanda and Ms. Claudia, whose care and encouragement made a meaningful difference in her journey.

It has only been a few months since my son started at The Goddard School, but we have already had such a wonderful experience. He enjoys going to school every day, and I can already see positive changes in his learning, confidence, and social skills.
A special thank you to Ms. Sierra, Ms. Allison, Ms. Deepa, and Ms. Hasina for being so caring, patient, and supportive. Their kindness and dedication truly make a difference, and it gives me peace of mind knowing my son is in such a loving and nurturing environment.
We are very grateful for all the teachers and staff and appreciate everything they do for the children every day.

We moved to Chantilly VA from Alexandria VA a couple of years ago. We couldn't be happier with how our son has progressed over the last two years at Goddard. The staff, teachers and owner are loving people!! Highly recommended for anyone with a young child.

PS: Special shout out to Ms Lavanda & Ms Glenda!

We are so grateful for the love and care our son receives from Ms. LaWanda and Ms. Glenda. They have created such a warm, supportive classroom environment where he feels safe, happy, and excited to learn every day.

He has learned so much through learning centers, morning meetings, books, games like Simon Says, and outdoor play. We also truly appreciate how the teachers and management listen to and implement parent feedback.

The sweetest part is hearing our son say, “I’m a monkey and Ms. LaWanda is my hanger,” because he loves cuddling with her so much. It speaks volumes about the comfort and trust they create for the children. Highly recommend this preschool!

Nobody does it better than the Goddard School of Chantilly - South Riding!!!

Sending a personal shout out to Ms. Lawanda! She has been such a caring, patient, and positive influence in our child’s life this year. Her kindness, encouragement, and dedication create a classroom environment where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn every day.

You can truly see how much she loves and cares for each child, and it shows in the way the kids respond to her with so much happiness and trust. Thank you, Ms. Lawanda, for your hard work, compassion, and the countless ways you make a difference every single day. We are so grateful for everything you do!

It has been such a joy watching our child grow into such a curious and confident person! I credit the great educators and support staff at Goddard for pouring their energy and love into all the kiddos. A special shout out to the Giraffes class teachers (Ms. Wanda and Ms. Glenda / and now departed Ms. Taylor)! Our child looks forward to school every day, especially the special hugs from Ms. Wanda). Thank you for all that you guys do for our little one- we are lucky to have you! - the Pattnis

We're grateful for the Goddard School and its role in our child's development. The overall curriculum, environment and team have been a great fit since our enrollment almost 2 years ago. Currently, Ms. LaWanda and Ms. Glenda are teaching our child's class, and their energy, commitment and diligence really shine through based on smiles and interactions we see with our child and all the others day after day. Thank you!

Goddard School continues to be a nurturing and enriching environment for our child. We're very happy with the facilities, front office, and of course, the vibrant and caring teachers that look after their classes. Ms. LaWanda brings it every day and we have seen a noticeable improvement in our child's socialization and overall knowledge. Ms. Glenda has also quickly stepped up in her role and exhibits a lot of patience and responsibility in our child's class. It's a joy to watch them tag-team all the happy kids!

As a parent of four children who has been with Goddard since 2016, I can confidently say this school exemplifies excellence. The facilities are consistently clean, modern, and thoughtfully designed to support every stage of early learning. The staff and teachers go above and beyond — not only are they highly skilled, but they bring a level of warmth, patience, and genuine care that makes my family feel truly supported. My children have grown academically, socially, and emotionally here, and it’s clear that the environment is built to nurture curiosity and confidence. Every drop-off feels reassuring, and every pickup comes with stories of meaningful learning and joyful moments.