The Goddard School of Folsom

Both of our kids have been attending this school for almost three years now. I cannot tell you how amazed we have been with with everything. From their attention to detail when it comes to safety, the staff they hire and the incredible activities they plan for the kids on a daily basis. They have different themed days every week and our son gets so excited to dress up in whatever the weeks theme is. I was also incredibly impressed with their response to COVID. While the world around us seemed to be acting irrational, they were making well thought out practical decisions while maintaining a level of safety that keep us considered parents comfortable. If you are looking for child care in the Folsom/El Dorado Hills area, look no more! Read more >

We started with Goddard back in October when our little guy was 17 months old. He is now 21 months old and we have not regretted enrolling him one bit! He has thrived with his social skills, sign language skills, motor skills, and even language skills since going to school.

Prior to moving to California, our son had never been to daycare due to the pandemic and we were both nervous and excited to get him signed up. How would he do? How would he tolerate it? Any mama gets nervous about this.

But we have not looked back! He loves going to school which is evident by his happy strut into school carrying his lunchbox. Every teacher and staff we have met have exceeded our expectations! They are always quick to answer questions via text or email, post daily updates (including precious photos of the daily activities), and extremely friendly to all of us.
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We were looking for the best place for our Benny to go and were looking for something fun and also educational. We found the Goddard home and we just absolutely love it. We are so happy to be a part of the Goddard family! Read more >

We were looking for the best place for our Benny to go and were looking for something fun and also educational. We found the Goddard home and we just absolutely love it. We are so happy to be a part of the Goddard family! Read more >

Goddard Folsom is an amazing place full of teachers who take the anxiety out of leaving your kid at daycare. Our toddler heads to school with excitement and comes home with new skills, words, songs, and tricks every day. I never worry about her when she is there. I am happy, I know she is learning and she's happy. What else is there? Go, Goddard! Read more >

Goddard Folsom is an amazing place full of teachers who take the anxiety out of leaving your kid at daycare. Our toddler heads to school with excitement and comes home with new skills, words, songs, and tricks every day. I never worry about her when she is there. I am happy, I know she is learning and she's happy. What else is there? Go, Goddard! Read more >

Our daughter went to the Goddard school in Folsom for about seven months, she absolutely loved it! She would get very excited when we would pull up to "my" school. When she first started she was in the toddlers classroom (Sea turtles) and loved Ms. Teresa. Just before she left she was in Ms. Marina's class (Seals) and really enjoyed her new friends in that class as well. Both great teachers! We only left because we relocated to Fresno, otherwise we would continue to have our daughter there. In the short amount of time she was there we noticed a huge difference in her vocabulary and overall performance. It truly was a pleasure having our daughter here and would recommend this school to anyone looking for a preschool program. Read more >

My son started here on short notice due to my previous situation ending abruptly. It ended up being the best thing we could have done for our son and I wish I would have started him sooner.Within two months he has learned 5 sign language signs and can communicate his needs to us. He has gotten into a regular nap schedule and he is so stimulated through out the day he now sleeps through the night. The teachers are far more than babysitters. They create lesson plans and activities to help develope these little ones. You can tell they genuinly care about these kids and love their jobs. It is worth every penny!! The Owner, Kaylee, is always open for conversation and she is so easy to talk to. Plus she loves kids! You’ll frequently see her interacting with them and checking in on the classrooms. You can tell this job is her passion which makes every parent feel confident in dropping off... Read more >

The Goddard school is the best preschool and toddler program in Folsom. We recently moved to Folsom from the Bay Area. We toured 10+ schools and Goddard was by far the best for their STEAM based curriculum and environment. I have two children, one in pre-k and one in the toddler classroom.

The pre-k program curriculum is unlike anything I’ve ever seen. My son is learning yoga, Spanish, reading, writing, typing, coding, science, math and still has time for imaginative play. He absolutely loves going to school everyday. On top of all that, they have visitors like dentists, musicians, artists, and others to inspire the children. It’s incredible. Oh and there’s also chess club! I feel confident my son will be more than ready for kindergarten.

The toddler program is equally impressive. My son is exposed to daily singing and reading. He explores his senses and... Read more >

The Goddard school is the best preschool and toddler program in Folsom. We recently moved to Folsom from the Bay Area. We toured 10+ schools and Goddard was by far the best for their STEAM based curriculum and environment. I have two children, one in pre-k and one in the toddler classroom.

The pre-k program curriculum is unlike anything I’ve ever seen. My son is learning yoga, Spanish, reading, writing, typing, coding, science, math and still has time for imaginative play. He absolutely loves going to school everyday. On top of all that, they have visitors like dentists, musicians, artists, and others to inspire the children. It’s incredible. Oh and there’s also chess club! I feel confident my son will be more than ready for kindergarten.

The toddler program is equally impressive. My son is exposed to daily singing and reading. He explores his senses and... Read more >

My rating is based on our most current experience, though we’ve been with this school for about a year and a half. Our child is about to graduate from the infant program, which is one of the programs referenced often in the recent contentious reviews. It’s true that there were several staff changes, which we too were very concerned by, because our child had to get used to the new teacher each time. The owner respectfully listened and took our concerns seriously; overall, she handled the staff changes well, with clear communication. Most importantly, staffing is stable now; our son is loving his current teachers and thriving. As parents, we sincerely hope that the school remains dedicated to striving for continuous improvement so our son and his schoolmates all continue to flourish in a happy and healthy environment. We’re expecting a newborn next year, and are pleased by the quality... Read more >

My Daughter has attended the Goddard school for over two years now and hands down the best school we could have her attend. As a parent there are few individuals that you trust with your Children. Since day one attending the Goddard school she has been taken care of by the best and we could not be more thankful for all the staff that treat her as their own. She absolutely loves her school and gets excited to go! The Goddard school gives the feel that we are one big Family. My Daughter has advanced so much since attending and keeps advancing. They take education serious and make it fun for the kids. I would recommend the Goddard school to any parent that wants the best education, fun activities and a loving atmosphere for your Child. I am so very thankful my Daughter is having this amazing experience. Read more >

My kid loves Miss. Ruthie and she learnt a lot since she has joined Goddard school. The Daily activity report keeps me posted about their activity .The security system they follow is the best and keeps me tension free.I love the faculty, They are very understanding and courteous. My kid Aria loves her school and so do i.. Read more >

The staff is amazing and caring. The programs are designed with your child in mind. Read more >

The Goddard school is an amazing experience for my child and myself as well. My Daughter has been going here for around two years so far and she has learned so much. They make learning fun and treat each child as their own. I would recommend this school to anyone looking for the best for their child! Read more >

I can't say enough good things about the Goddard school in Folsom. Our daughter started Goddard at 4 months old on opening day. Our daughter absolutely loves her teachers, her friends and especially Kaylee, the owner. We can drop her off every day knowing that she will be loved and well taken care of. Because of Goddard our daughter is potty trained (well #1 anyway), can spell her name, knows her alphabet, can count to twelve and knows several yoga poses as well as sign language. I recommend Goddard to anyone considering a school for their child. Read more >

After my daughter attended 2 other schools that I wasn't happy with for various reasons, I was defeated in finding the right fit for my child. I was recommended to The Goddard School by a parent from a former school and she raved about how wonderful her and her children's experiences had been. I am elated to have found a school that prioritizes the well being and learning environment of the children . They have efficient means of communicating the daily activities of the children through a parent portal and emails. The owner of the school is on premise daily and then some. They have a wonderful administrative staff who are available throughout the day and the teachers are extremely dedicated. The business is well run and I can't say enough great things about The Goddard School! Read more >

After my daughter attended 2 other schools that I wasn't happy with for various reasons, I was defeated in finding the right fit for my child. I was recommended to The Goddard School by a parent from a former school and she raved about how wonderful her and her children's experiences had been. I am elated to have found a school that prioritizes the well being and learning environment of the children . They have efficient means of communicating the daily activities of the children through a parent portal and emails. The owner of the school is on premise daily and then some. They have a wonderful administrative staff who are available throughout the day and the teachers are extremely dedicated. The business is well run and I can't say enough great things about The Goddard School! Read more >

This school is exceptional -- they have such amazing programs for kids and really interact with them in a way that encourages intellectual and social growth!! Excellent school! Read more >

One of the best preschool in Folsom...Nice teaching staff and a good mix of students Read more >

When I set out to enroll my son in preschool I was uneasy (to say the least). He had been home with either myself or a nanny for years. I toured several facilities in Folsom and still didn’t feel like I found the right fit for my active 2 year old. One of my friends suggested that I check out The Goddard School, and I’m SO incredibly happy I did! I knew from the moment I walked in, that this school was different than any of the other school I had visited in the past. The children were all laughing, smiling and genuinely having fun. The facility is safe, secure and spotless. The teachers were very interactive and outgoing. It feels so good knowing that my son is in such good care when I am at work! I receive daily activity reports and photos of my son’s activities so I’m able to talk to him about what he did at school that day. He shows me his new yoga poses, new songs, etc. We... Read more >

I'm a stay at home mom who was looking for part time care for my toddler. The academic structure and teaching philosophy was one of my top priorities. Again, putting my daughter in "school" is a luxury since I can easily just be at home with her. Given this, I was extremely picky during my search for the proper setting for her. I investigated around 15 different options and narrowed it down to four schools. After touring all of them (extensively) I was certain that The Goddard School was the best option, by far. It's a new school in Folsom (there are over 400 across the country though) and the environment is FANTASTIC! Immaculate and inviting doesn't come close to doing it justice. The playgrounds (there are two) absolutely blew away any of the other playgrounds that I saw during my other tours.

As for the staff - the owner, Kaylee, and Director, Nancy, are TOP... Read more >

My wife and I have been EXTREMELY happy with the Goddard School thus far. Living in Folsom and very near the school, we've been waiting patiently for it to open and when it did in January, we did not hesitate signing up our infant daughter for daycare. She LOVES it. We LOVE it. She gets a TON of attention each and every day and both of us are much more "relaxed" during the day knowing she is getting tip-top care from the Goddard School. We love getting pictures sent to us daily as well as the Daily Activity Report we receive via email at the end of the day that outlines everything our daughter did that day. I'm not kidding when I say that if I could give 10 Stars, I would. Read more >