McKinney I (Craig Ranch)

It’s a great school! My daughter loves her teachers. Facility is very clean and bright. My 2nd one would be starting there soon. One of the best day care in South McKinney area

We have been a Goddard Craig Ranch family for a year now, and we could not be happier with our experience. Our preschool-aged son is absolutely delighted to go to "school" every day, and we love how much attention the teachers are able to give to each student. He comes home every day so excited to tell us about the new facts he learned (rain comes from the clouds!) or the learning activities he participated in. Beyond the classroom — from summer splash days to fall festivals to family tea parties — Goddard Craig Ranch makes sure that the kids have fun too. An excellent investment in our family's future!

The Goddard School in McKinney has consistently exceeded my expectations. From the director to the teaching staff, everyone is warm, professional, and dedicated. Their Pre-K program has been outstanding in preparing my child for kindergarten, both academically and socially. The Kids Club and summer program are equally impressive, offering a safe, engaging environment that my child truly enjoys. I always feel confident knowing my child is well cared for and genuinely loved. I wholeheartedly recommend The Goddard School to friends, family, and anyone seeking high-quality early childhood education.

From the age of 2, Goddard school of McKinney was second home — a place where our son felt safe, supported, and encouraged to grow. The dedicated teachers and caregivers played a major role in fostering this growth. We truly appreciate the thoughtful balance of structure and play, learning and exploration. We are thankful for the strong communication from the staff, which kept us informed and involved in our child’s progress and day-to-day experiences. Thank you to Tanny and her team for your care, dedication, and love. We will always hold this experience close to our hearts.

Our boys, Ollie (4) and Everett (6), have been attending The Goddard School since Ollie was 2 and Everett was 3.5, and we can’t say enough good things. The low staff turnover has created such a sense of stability and comfort — the same loving, attentive teachers have been with them from the start. The school is always clean, responsive, and full of engaging activities that balance fun with learning. Everett was more than ready for kindergarten thanks to their thoughtful curriculum, and to this day, he still prefers the kids club at Goddard over the one at his elementary school. It’s truly been a safe, nurturing space for both our boys, and we feel so grateful knowing they’re in such good hands every day.

The teachers and staff do a great job. They always come up with great engaging activities, teach independence, discipline and provide a learning environment that is fun for the children. Additionally the staff does a great job hosting the various after school events. Those are truly appreciated.

This is our second Goddard experience. Our first child attended a different location, but both have felt like home. When I drop my child off in the morning I know he is loved by all the staff. My child is not always easy as many 3 year old boys are not, but I know they see him as an individual and not as just another wild toddler boy. The teachers have taken the time to teach him how to manage his emotions and energy as much as a 3 year old can and we are even seeing the impact at home. They have also built a relationship with my older child just during the brief time she is with me during pick up and drop off. When I walk the halls every employee takes the time to look me in the eye, smile, and say hello. They truly love and know kids and that’s what you want in a childcare provider.

Being a part of the Goddard School has been wonderful. Our children are well cared for and encouraged to learn and explore new experiences daily. We feel lucky to be surrounded by the team of teachers and administrators, as well as the families that make up the Goddard community!

Goddard was an amazing school and experience for our Pre-Ker. They had such good communication, the staff and teachers were incredible and engaging. All the activities they do for the kids is above and beyond. Our oldest went to another Daycare and Goddard was head and shoulders better than the other one. 5 stars for Goddard, we will miss this school.

Our daughter has been exposed to so many new and exciting things since we switched to Goddard! Chess, soccer, martial arts, and MORE! We love seeing Miss Michelle and Miss Annabelle every morning and her teacher is always excited to see her coming. Thank you all!

Paul gave McKinney I (Craig Ranch) an AWESOME Recommendation

Goddard is by far the best school, with the best teachers, staff, and director. Everyone is so pleasant and you truly feel like they know your child. Communication and updates are great!

We are so grateful that our kids have had the opportunity to attend school here over the past several years. Our kids have been enrolled since they were each 3 months old, and the experience has been truly great. We love the activities they put on and the way they integrate the parents. We’ve loved every teacher our kids have had over the years and highly recommend this program to any families with kids approaching elementary school.

Wes gave McKinney I (Craig Ranch) an AWESOME Recommendation

The Best!

Best experience and investment for my children’s future. The entire staff is extremely attentive and there for you and your child. Loved them all so much!

Goddard had been a special place for our family for the last three years! The staff and teachers here are by far the most amazing people. They take care of our little ones like their own and our kids feel like they are not away from us when they are at Goddard. I’d highly recommend this school for your preschoolers and will continue to be a strong advocate for their school and what they represent.

We’ve been part of the Goddard School at Craig Ranch community for over two years, and it has been a gift to our family. All three of our children attend, our youngest starting as early as 3 months old, and we’ve consistently experienced a high level of care, attentiveness, and love from the entire staff.

Our boys, like many toddlers, have had their share of emotional ups and downs, and the team has always been patient, supportive, and proactive in helping them work through those moments. They communicate with us regularly, which makes us feel like true partners in our children’s growth.

I could share something personal and great about every teacher we’ve had. There are so many wonderful ones, but what stands out most is how each of them makes an intentional effort to know not just our kids, but our whole family. That level of care and connection is rare, and...

Goddard has been such a blessing for both of our kids. The teachers are wonderful, genuinely love children, and care for our kids as their own.

I’ve been so impressed with the new curriculum and feel like our daughter has soared. They encourage curiosity, innovation, and creativity alongside the fundamentals. My 4-year-old is excited to share what she learns and often points out sight words as we read before bed.

Our son is much younger, but I never have to worry when I drop him off. He is so loved by the staff, and they do so many things to encourage his development. He gets so excited to see his teachers even at 1.

Thankful everyday for all that Goddard provides.

We’ve been part of this school community for four years and couldn’t be more grateful. The teachers and staff are incredibly loving, dedicated, and truly care for each child. We’ve seen so much growth in our kids thanks to the playful and social, yet structured, environment. The leadership coming from Mrs. Tanny and the office staff, sets such a strong tone of structure and calmness that carries through the whole school. We’ve loved every teacher we’ve had over the years, and the new additions like the gym and splash pad have been a huge hit with the kids. It’s a place where our children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn!

This has been a great school for our son. He loves his teachers. Staff communicates well and we know he is well cared for.

Our family loves this school. We enrolled our eldest during COVID and they took all protocols very seriously. I've everything lifted a little we were finally able to meet some of the families and have made great friends through our kids. We now have our youngest at the school too and he absolutely loves it!

We have been very impressed with all of the staff at The Goddard School McKinney Craig Ranch so far! They are friendly, communicative, and we trust that our daughter is in good hands. Her teachers are wonderful, and we have already seen so much developmental growth in the month that she has been there so far. Trusting others to care for your child is nerve wracking for any parent, but I feel very comfortable that my child is well cared for at Goddard.

Excellent place to work and most kids do not want to leave at the end of the day.

Amazing staff! I have had 2 children attend Goddard and we have had the best experience. Curriculum is spot on and engaging.

A few years ago, we made the decision to enroll at The Goddard School of McKinney (Craig Ranch) and it has truly been one of the best choices we made for our 2.5 year old son, Hayden. From the moment we stepped through their doors, it was evident that this wasn’t just a daycare—it was a warm, nurturing community that genuinely cares for each child.

The facility is impeccably clean, secure, and thoughtfully designed to provide a safe and stimulating environment. The teachers and staff are exceptional—kind, attentive, and highly professional. The curriculum is outstanding, perfectly blending fun with education to keep children engaged and inspired.

Since enrolling, we’ve seen incredible growth in our son’s confidence, communication, and social skills. The positive impact this school has had on his development is immeasurable.

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We’ve had both our boys at Goddard since my oldest was 3 and my youngest was 2.5 and it’s been an overall great experience. The teachers are all very loving and nurturing and based on my children’s bond with their teachers, I can tell they feel safe with them. There is also very little churn, so my kids haven’t had to deal with a rotating door of new teachers, giving them time to form those caretaker bonds with them.

The staff is also really great about communication and very accommodating to any and all requests we’ve ever made. My oldest struggles with selective mutism and the staff there was so supportive and was great about working with our therapist. They were proactive about coordinating our therapists in-school visits and the teachers were open and willing to be educated about selective mutism and implemented all the recommended strategies/processes to help him. In...

We had the best experience with this school. Our son loved going and learned so much in the short time he was enrolled before we moved. The staff are friendly and love on the kiddos well and I'm so impressed by what my son learned at such a young age. The staff is very communicative and knew everyone's names, including parents and siblings. We will be looking for another Goddard in our area for sure!