McKinney I (Craig Ranch)

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!

This school is EXACTLY what my daughter needed to thrive. The directors & teachers are approachable, responsive, and most of all engaged every day to guide & teach our littles through activities & fun. We are thrilled to have found a home @ The Goddard School - Craig Ranch.

Enrolling our two children at Goddard, which is less than 10 minutes from our house, was a stunningly easy choice reinforced by a deeply enriching experience. Both children have been part of the school since infancy, and while our son now attends Elementary School, he continues to benefit from the after-school care provided by Goddard.

We've found the environment to be nurturing and stimulating -the dedicated staff foster both academic and social development through diverse programs and activities, emphasizing early childhood development through play.

We've developed strong relationships not only with our children's teachers but also with the administrative staff, who greet us warmly, regularly socialize with us, and truly make us feel like family. Last year I won a chili cook-off at the school and I still cherish the "Spoon Trophy" given how...

We started at Goddard in August of 2015 with our first child. Our second child is about to graduate from the Junior K classroom. After over 8 years of attending this school, I can say it's the best there is. From the moment you walk inside, you know Goddard is different. You are recognized and greeted warmly. They know exactly what children need, and they work hard to provide quality care and education. Goddard understands that "play" is learning. And, in providing daily engaging and enriching experiences, they make kids love going to "school." Goddard consistently goes above and beyond in their care for children and their families. I will tell anyone who asks that "Goddard is the best. You will be so happy you sent your kids there."

I've had at least 2 children at Goddard since February of 2016. As parents of two sets of twins who often work long hours, it was important for us to find a place that loved our children and treated them like family. That is The Goddard School of McKinney at Craig Ranch. You can tell from the minute you enter the building that Ms. Tanny and the entire staff truly love children and see them as blessings to be enjoyed and cherished. They also happen to be teaching them valuable social, emotional, and traditional educational lessons along the way :)

There is no cold and institutional feeling when you walk through the front doors. Just cheerful greetings to parents and kids that sets a great tone for the start of the day. Each day is filled with age-appropriate activities that make the time fly by, and my kids come home with plenty of stories about their friends,...

My daughter has been going to Goddard for almost two years now and she has been thriving. The teachers are so hands on and compassionate. She has developed verbally, emotionally, and creatively through all their curriculum and activities. Love having these people a part of my village.

Great school!

We Love Goddard. My son has attended now for 2 1/2 years. They do so many things with the kids. He is constantly engaged. They just built a splash pad and are building a gym. I feel he has had a very well rounded start, which will prepare him well for preschool, then kinder.

We love Goddard and are thrilled with the quality of care and education they provide our children. After having bad experiences at other local schools, we are glad to have landed at Goddard. Not only are my kids happy, but the teachers and staff genuinely seem to be thriving there as well and I think that says a lot about the management of the school.

This school (specifically this location) has helped my son is many ways. All of the teachers are amazing and very attentive the my kid's needs. My son transitioned from a Montessori to Goddard and I have seen such a huge improvement. The director Tanny is wonderful. 10/10 school!

I can’t say enough about the Goddard School’s in McKinney. Both of my boys started at the Craig Ranch location last year and it was the best experience ever. Ms. Maegan at Craig Ranch is a godsend and one of the kindest souls you will ever meet. Our oldest son moved on to kindergarten this year but we have transferred our youngest to the ridge location, University Drive, which is closer to our home. The teachers and staff at University Drive are awesome and Ms. T/(Ms. Christy) is the best. I waited 3 years before my kids went to daycare/preschool. It was the best choice for my kids!

Great staff, excellent curriculum!

They have done an amazing job teaching my 4-year old getting him ready for kindergarten. He had the best teachers. My son loves to learn. I’m so grateful for the Goddard School! They are very professional, and caring at the same time. The learning environment they provide for each child is incredible. ❤️ I also love the chess program, the Spanish class, and Farmer Rick.

Without exaggeration , I selected Goddard Mckinney after visiting 20 pre schools in the area. You guys have been wonderful , very accommodating to my child's needs , very helpful and kind. I LOVE all the teachers specially Ms. Sharon has been wonderful. She is the best teacher a child can have. My son got really attached to her he will go give her a hug everyday 😄 She is very sensible and genuinely cares for every child. I am definitely coming back whenever possible for us.

There is so much to love about Goddard McKinney! Low staff turnover, excellent teachers and staff, fabulous Harvest lunches (that my toddler eats enthusiastically), socialization, monthly billing, fun mixers and school fairs, art projects, pictures sent daily about what my kiddo did during the day... so many great things. Also, Summer Camp programming was a blast!

Our almost 3 year old daughter has been attending the Goddard School in McKinney for the last year and she LOVES it. She goes three days a week, and the night before every school day we talk about all the fun stuff she will do the next day and she rattles off the names of all her amazing teachers and friends. She's learned so much, my husband and I look at each other in shock all the time when she blurts out something we CLEARLY didn't teach her :D We love our Goddard family!

The ownership of this school is the Best!!!! You will see High Ranking Remarks from the Parents of the Children that enroll there!

Hands down THE best preschool in McKinney! The curriculum is outstanding and has so many 'extras' included in the price. My kids are learning all of the basics, plus yoga, Spanish, Sign Language, chess, and computer skills just to name a few. They keep ratios low, so they have the time to focus on each students development. Very low turnover for lead teachers. It is outstanding!

By far the BEST preschool! My girls are thriving in elementary school now and I give all the credit to Goddard and their amazing staff.

We've been at Goddard 2 months and absolutely love it! My 21 month old loves going to school and is learning so much. The teaching staff is outstanding! I constantly get pictures of my son so I feel incan follow along with his day! The director and leadership team is very professional and awesome to work with. I cannot say enough positive things about this school. So glad we enrolled my son at Goddard.

My last of two daughters just graduated from The Goddard School in McKinney this Summer to begin Kindergarten. I first enrolled both of my daughters in January 2012, so I believe four and a half years of sending my children to The Goddard School gives me a bit of an experienced, educated opinion of the school. In short: the school is nothing short of spectacular! Both of my daughters have been greatly enriched by their experiences and well-prepared for elementary school, if not exceedingly so.

The owner of The Goddard School, Robbin Wells, takes a world class and hands-on approach to educating children. For example, my youngest daughter, at only four years old, was able to play chess every bit as well as I can as an adult! This is because Robbin brought in a professional chess coach to teach the Pre-K and Junior-K classes. I myself was a little skeptical at how...

When we moved back to the DFW in July, my husband researched the area to see which would be the best Goddard our son to transfer to, so we can move to that area. We had to choose between the Goddard in McKinney and Allen. We choose the one in McKinney because of the owner, Robbin. We did talk to both schools, but the background and what the school offered, McKinney at Goddard, we knew was the best choice. Our son started at The Goddard School in McKinney in July and it turned out that this school is beyond AMAZING and met beyond our needs. They make this school feel like we are also a family. We do activities outside of school time. I love it! Prior to attending The Goddard School, my son attended other childcare (Goddard in Friendswood, Carpe Diem in Frisco, etc.) Our son may have enjoy going to school there, but the educational experience and social interaction was not as...

Excellent caring staff and clean facility! I can tell there is excellent leadership at work here.

So very happy we found Goddard. This school is amazing!

Great teachers and great administration! Our daughter loves her teachers and is thriving in The Goddard School's environment. The administration does a wonderful job providing great activities outside of the normal classroom curriculum and are incredibly flexible with our family's crazy schedule.