The Goddard School

Our two children, ages 3 and 1, have been attending The Goddard School on Gattis School since September 2025, and our only regret is not starting here sooner. We previously attended another daycare from infancy, and the difference has truly been night and day.

The Goddard School has been an exceptional experience for our family. The front office team, Sarah, Amanda, Elsa, and Maria, are incredibly attentive and organized while still maintaining a warm, personal touch. They know every child by name and always greet us with genuine kindness. It has gotten to the point where our 3-year-old insists on stopping by the front office to say goodbye before we leave each day.

We cannot say enough wonderful things about the teachers. Our 1-year-old started in the infant class with Ms. Lacey and Ms. Lizz, who created the sweetest crafts and clearly care deeply for the children. They supported us through developmental transitions such as dropping naps and moving away from the bottle with guidance and flexibility, never pressure. She is now in the First Steps class with Ms. Angie and Ms. Kat, who go above and beyond in celebrating holidays and milestones. We especially appreciate the adorable photos they share. Day to day, they keep the toddlers engaged with creative activities like planting, sensory play, reading, and bubbles. It is clear they put thought into making each day fun and enriching.

Our 3-year-old is in the Preschool class with Ms. Lorie, Ms. Venee, and Ms. Erin, a true dream team. Ms. Lorie’s experience shines through in how effortlessly she manages a classroom of 3-year-olds. Our child loves school so much that she plays “school” at home and eagerly tells us about her day. She comes home singing songs she has learned, including days of the week, months of the year, even in Spanish, and colors in both English and Spanish. We were especially impressed when she came home excited to tell us about the water cycle.

We would also be remiss not to mention Paula, the chef. Both of our children started with food allergies, and she worked closely with us and the teachers to ensure they received safe, nutritious meals. That level of care and attention has meant so much to us.

As a school, they consistently put the children first. For example, transitions to the next classroom are handled gradually over one to two weeks instead of all at once, which made a big difference for our family. We feel incredibly lucky to be part of this community.