Goddard School of Ashland VA

We had been at a different daycare the previous yr plus and it was not a great experience, switching over to Goddard has made such a massive difference! I know it can be hard in this industry to get good teachers and keep them, the fact that they've had teachers there for a long time that you can tell really enjoy their jobs says A LOT!

I can’t say enough wonderful things about this school. My son recently just started a few months ago and already he comes home every day talking about the fun activities they did and new things he’s learned. I love how they have a lesson plan weekly and assist in preparing the kids for kindergarten. The teachers are wonderful and my son is always excited to see them in the morning.

We’ve had such a great experience with this daycare! My son absolutely loves coming here and talks about his teacher all the time. Communication with parents is great, and it’s clear the teachers truly love what they do. I couldn’t be happier with the care and attention my child receives every day!

We’ve had an incredibly positive experience at The Goddard School! The teachers and staff are warm, attentive, and genuinely care about each child’s development. From the moment we walk in, we’re welcomed with smiles and a strong sense of community.

Our daughter has grown so much—socially, emotionally, and academically—thanks to thoughtful lesson plans and a nurturing environment. The daily updates and photos keep us connected and reassured that she’s happy and learning each day.

We’re very thankful to have found a place where our child feels safe, loved, and excited to go every morning. We highly recommend Goddard to any parent seeking a high-quality early education experience!

Goddard is great, that's all there is to it.

My 10 month old son absolutely loves it there. My wife and I feel secure knowing he's being taken care of well, and getting the attention and care our son deserves.

Eric and Susan own and run the school. One of them always seems to be there looking over everything. They are kind and incredibly welcoming.

My son started off in the Storks classroom, and immediately loved his teachers Ms. Katelyn, Ms. Leah, and Ms. Kristen, as well as the others that would teach and visit his classroom. They listen to any specific requests my wife and I make regarding the care of our son, from specific feeding times to applying pediatrician prescribed creams for his eczema. On top of this, they are very informative, and contact us if anything seems off with our child.

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Both of my children have been at the Goddard School since they were babies. My eldest just went to kindergarten this fall and is thriving because of all she learned in the Pre-K program. The teachers don’t just feel like family, they truly become part of the family. The owners and directors are great with communication and understanding. You can sense the atmosphere when you walk in and isn’t that what every parent wants when leaving their child in someone else’s care?

My son is in Pre-School at The Goddard School in Ashland and he absolutely loves it! From day one, the teachers and staff worked with every child to make them feel safe, comfortable, and excited to learn. Any time we’ve had a question or concern, the directors and owners have been quick to listen and respond—they are truly amazing people who care deeply about the families here.

The teachers are incredibly kind and patient, using such thoughtful and encouraging language with the children. I’ve never once heard yelling—only guidance delivered with love and respect. The atmosphere is warm, nurturing, and full of positive energy. We’ve seen such growth in our son’s confidence, vocabulary, and social skills, and we are so grateful for the care and dedication of the entire team.

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From their amazing teachers to the heartwarming owners, the whole team creates a warm, safe and loving environment for your child to grow. My son has been going to this facility nearly a year and LOVES everyone there. They take time for each student and you can feel how much they love their jobs everyday you walk in their doors.

Joelle Highly Recommends Goddard School of Ashland VA to their friends & family!

Goddard Ashland is a great school for younger kids, staff is experienced and awesome. We love it!

I love the teaching methods and the programs at Goddard

We love The Goddard School of Ashland! It’s very clean and the owners, teachers, and staff are all so wonderful, friendly and caring. Highly recommend!

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We have had such a wonderful experience at Goddard! We initially started our 3-year-old at a different school but didn’t have the best experience. Switching to Goddard was the best decision we could have made! Her teachers, Ms. Mia and Ms. Addison, are absolutely amazing — they are incredibly understanding and have helped her adjust so well. We couldn’t have asked for a better preschool experience!

We had both our son attend from approximately age 2 to age 5, and our daughter from 8 months to now age 2 (still
attending.) Overall, it has been a positive experience. We feel our children have been kept safe and cared for. Director communication and the app utilized for daily updates, pictures, drop off notes, and schedules have been beneficial and reassuring to our family.

I only take away one star because we do feel like our son could’ve had more preparation and support prior to entering kindergarten especially in his last year at Goddard. Teacher turnover was a concern and reflected in his ability to be ready for kindergarten we found out. Communication could have been better and utilized in ensuring he was ready and if not- we could’ve had an opportunity as his parents to make future decisions and interventions to prepare him.

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It’s been over two months since my kid started going to Goddard and not once has he said that he didn’t want to go. He fell in love with his teachers the day he met them. They are receptive to parents’ concerns and feedbacks. So far, we are happy with our experience with Goddard.

As a new parent it has been great working with Goddard for our daughter. I trust they have her best interest in mind and are accommodating of our preferences/requests for care while she is with her teachers.

Best ever.

The people are super nice and they really provide a healthy atmosphere ! They also have a very clean facility!

Our child has been attending Goddard since the beginning of the year and so far, so good! They have made us feel very comfortable as first-time parents taking care of our infant. All of the teachers and staff have been wonderful.

Great facility!!

Goddard has been a second home to me for the last twelve years so I didn’t think twice about bringing my child with me when my maternity leave was up! I love the other teachers and love watching my child learn and thrive at Goddard.

Goddard is a 5-star school, you are certainly getting what you pay for. The facilities are clean, organized and calm. The staff are kind and equally organized. I feel at ease leaving my child here each day, knowing they will be safe and cared for. I am also loving the regular updates we receive. We get tons of pictures and videos of daily activities. I will miss that! It was very disappointing that the timing didn’t work out for our family to be in the classroom that made sense for us in the short-term, but that doesn’t change the fact that this is a fantastic place to be.

Both of my children started at the Goddard School of Ashland when they were 15 months old. My oldest is now in Kindergarten and my youngest is in the pre-k class. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about the Goddard School of Ashland! It's a family atmosphere that is calm, clean and inviting. My oldest was well prepared for Kindergarten and I know my youngest will be as well. I would recommend The Goddard School of Ashland to anyone and I will be so sad when my youngest graduates from pre-k this spring!

Our child has been enrolled at Goddard School of Ashland since he was an infant. All of the staff and teachers over the years have been phenomenal, and we’ve never had to worry about whether our child was in good hands. Thank you, Goddard!