The Goddard School - Spring Garden, Philadelphia

Just moved out of state and we are so sad to no longer be at Goddard Spring Garden. They have been so nurturing and supportive, and our children have thrived there. Turnover is inevitable at any school, however they managed to retain two of the most fantastic teachers for the entire year my son was in the “twos” classroom and we feel so lucky to have worked with them. Admin was always extremely responsive and communicative whenever there were concerns. We wish we could have kept the kids there forever, we’ll miss everyone there so much!
*as an aside, the outdoor space is amazing and such a rarity to have right in the city!!

The Goddard school on Spring Garden is the absolute best care for our children. We have been there for two years and are extremely happy with our choice. As educators, we care deeply about our children learning age appropriate skills, academically, emotionally and socially; Goddard provides that and more. The community of teachers and staff are exceptional. We know our children are loved. We have also made lasting friendships with families. The care and education our children receive here is well worth it!

We’ve loved every teacher at Goddard so far, and are impressed with relatively low turnover. My daughter had the same head teacher for her first two years. They strike a good balance between kindness and structure, I often joke they’ve done half the work of raising her! As she moves on to Pre‑K this fall, it's already bittersweet about leaving this wonderful community behind. Their spaces are clean, there is a large playground outside that is out of view, teacher-to-child ratio and class size are good.

We cannot imagine a better place to send our child everyday! Our daughter attended Goddard Spring Garden from 7months to 16months (when we moved out of the area). We are first-time parents, and the Goddard experience has made sending our daughter to daycare easier than we could have imagined. The staff and teachers are so kind and welcoming; and it is so obvious how much they care for all the little kiddos who attend. While we'll miss the community at Goddard Spring Garden, we'll always cherish these early-days memories of our daughter and her friends at school.

Our daughter has attended Goddard for 3yrs and it was the BEST decision we've made! She has amazing teachers that helped her develop the social and emotional skills, reading/writing/math and communication skills that she will need for Kindergarten. It's a very welcoming environment with fun classrooms that are packed with creative and fun play. Her teachers are very communicative and there is collaboration which is key. I know she is in safe hands and loves going to school. This was a great start to her educational journey and we are so happy that she is setup so well for Kindergarten this Fall!

We are so happy at Goddard Spring Garden! The teachers and staff are wonderful and show so much love, care, and investment in our son. We are so grateful to have a beyond positive child care situation for our family.

The Goddard school fosters a positive and supportive environment. The care and attention they give to our kid exceeds our expectations! The teachers are engaging and the school has a standardized curriculum that makes the kids learn and grow in confidence. We’re happy with the progress our kid has made at this school! Highly recommend!

Goddard is a great daycare/school for kids! We’ve enjoyed our years at Goddard and our little one is thriving. It’s a great community for parents, lots of diversity - and the teachers, owners and director are dedicated to the kids.

Caring teachers, a safe and clean environment, and fun activities sprinkled throughout the days! My children have been very happy!!

My Grand baby has been there 3 weeks she loves it she loves her teachers & staff her being happy is a plus for me good job goddard

As a new mom, your biggest concern is releasing your child into a new place and new people. How will your child respond and will they adjust to a new environment? My daughter began the Goddard at three months and her teachers are nothing but amazing. They are nurturing, loving and kind to my daughter. It’s something when you’re on the other side of the door and you hear songs being sung and you peek in and stories being read. A gentle hug and good morning makes me so comfortable to leave my child in their hands. Their communication with my husband and I is top tier and they have helped me so much on this journey. We are so grateful for our daughter to have them as teachers as they continue to help her grow and develop.

We absolutely love the Goddard School Spring Garden! It’s so well run, the teachers are amazing, and have created such a warm and welcoming community. The other families are so kind and helpful too. We’ve absolutely loved our first couple of months and feel so grateful to be part of this wonderful school.

My daughter attends this school and I am so glad she is here. The staff are family and are a major part of the success of raising my daughter!

The Goddard School at Spring Garden in Philadelphia took such great care of our daughter. The teachers and staff were warm, friendly and engaged throughout her time there. Their communication was clear and consistent. We loved seeing the daily photos, videos and reports so that we could keep up with her experience. We highly recommend the Goddard School!

Teachers are wonderful and really interested in my child’s growth and development. Staff is friendly and always willing to work us.

Great staff and ownership. Our son loves his teachers.

We’ve had a great experience at Goddard! The teachers & staff are caring, professional, and attentive, making the transition to daycare seamless for our family.

We can see our child learning and growing every day, and we love the variety of activities offered at such a young age, including arts, music, and physical play (and more). There’s a strong sense of community among staff and families, and we’re proud to be part of it!

We simply could not have dreamed of a better child care experience than what this school provided. Our son has been at 3 daycares - all highly rated - and Goddard Spring Garden is by far the best. The teachers are incredible and their genuine passion about nurturing children is evident. Ms Cassie, Ms Kina, Ms Angie, Ms Evelyn, Ms Jane, Ms Imani, Ms Ronnie and others have provided a wonderful environment for our son to learn and grow. This location does a fantastic job recruiting and retaining the best of the best. The on site owner Ms Cassie, along with Ms Cierra and Ms Tyra, have created a fun, safe and truly special place that our son was so excited to go to everyday. Unlike other schools, the administration was hands on in a way that made it feel much more personal than like a business. It feels like everyone there truly cares about your child which gave us such peace of mind as...

My daughter has attended Goddard Spring Garden for over a year now. We don’t live in the neighborhood, but the school came highly recommended by a friend so we gave it a try. Having no prior experience with daycares I was nervous for my child and didn’t know what to expect. The owners and staff were equally as supportive and comforting to me as they were to my daughter in those early days 😅.
Security and cleanliness here are excellent. Love the “curriculum” - some of the daycares we toured felt more like babysitting vs an actual learning experience.
The teachers that I’ve encountered are nurturing and have a real understanding of childhood development. In the last year they played an important role in my daughter achieving major developmental goals like speech and potty training.
Lastly, I feel that our family is truly seen by the staff. Any time there has been a...

The GS is a rhizomatic environment where kids have a safe and clean space to learn and develop with other kids and staff who support them and other staff at all stages of child’s growth and development. Teachers are flexible and attentive. Principal, Assistant Principal and owner are thoughtful, kind and down to earth directly involved in all aspects of school’s functioning and success.

Our son has been treated like family here. The owners and staff go above and beyond to make you feel welcome.

I cannot say enough great things about this Goddard school. Where do I even start - the staff! Just an incredible group of people who are always positive and cheerful. As a whole, the staff ensures all kids feel welcome and have a smooth transition to starting "school", plans fun activities, communicates well (posting pictures throughout the day), and accommodates working parents. I am always met with a "yes" to any request, phones are always answered, and every situation is handled appropriately (i.e if there is an illness going around). The facility itself is very clean with all toys, book, etc well kept and updated often. And most importantly, my son loves being there and has fun! A BIG kudos to the Spring Garden Goddard School in Philadelphia for being outstanding.

Great school and excellent staff they are all so nice and kind

Goddard Spring Garden has been a safe, caring, educational space for our little one over the past year. The teachers are excellent and he is so happy to go every day. Would highly recommend.

Incredible daycare leadership and teachers. Outstanding commitment to providing an enriching and supportive environment. We are so grateful we are able to send our daughter here. Also per our early intervention specialists, it’s an outstanding daycare. We love it here!

Our son has been at the Goddard School (Spring Garden) since he was six months old. We have had a wonderful experience and truly feel lucky that he has built relationships with such wonderful and caring teachers and friends during his time there. We have seen him flourish in the classes that he has been in through his time at Goddard, and we feel confident that he is safe and loved while in their care. We would not hesitate to recommend the school to other parents.

We have been absolutely thrilled with the care and kindness that the Goddard school administrators and staff have shown to our family and our boy. Our son has some special health circumstances that require vigilance and attention to detail. They have accepted the challenge and are passing with flying colors. They have given us the confidence that our son can be trusted in the care of someone other than a family member. They have been communicative and incredibly responsive. Thank you thank you!

We've had a fantastic experience at Goddard. The school is organized and well-run and the teachers are fantastic. Our son LOVES his teacher and talks about her constantly. I always feel like our son is in good hands--he is safe, cared for, and seems to be learning new things every day!