The Goddard School - Spring Garden, Philadelphia

Our almost 5-year-old has been at Goddard from the beginning, and we are very grateful for the supportive and nurturing environment that they have provided. The spaces and classrooms are bright and spacious, and the teachers are awesome and responsive to our questions and needs. Such a good community of staff, teachers, and families.

Our family has been with this daycare for 2.5 years, and we couldn’t be happier. The teachers know our son well and treat him with such kindness, patience, and enthusiasm. He’s grown so much socially and academically during his time here, and he genuinely looks forward to each day. We really appreciate the consistent communication, the thoughtful activities, and the safe, caring environment they create. Highly recommend!

I love the Goddard school - Spring Garden. My daughter has been there since she was three months olds. She’s now a year in a half. The teachers there are amazing! Very nurturing, caring, hand ons, understanding and patient. I trust them with my daughter.She loves coming to school to be with her teachers and friends and is learning so much! Thank you Goddard for everything!!!

We have had a wonderful experience at The Goddard School – Fairmount. My child truly loves going to school each day, which says a lot about the warm and nurturing environment they’ve created. The teachers are incredibly caring and make a genuine effort to know every child by name, from infants through preschool. It really shows how invested they are in the children as individuals.

One of my favorite parts of this school is the level of security and transparency. I appreciate that I’m able to stop in at any time to check on my child, and I feel confident knowing the facility is safe and well-monitored.

I also love that the school is becoming more diverse, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for families from all backgrounds. While there were times in the past when staff turnover was noticeable, that has improved significantly, and the consistency...

We have had 3 kids at Goddard, and have been so happy with our experience! The teachers are so patient and kind, they have clearly invested time into getting to know what kids (even when they’re not the primary teacher for the room). I have seen they grow so much - particularly grateful for support in starting solids, potty training support, and launching my oldest into kindergarten! Our teachers are like family to us. I can’t recommend them highly enough!

Best daycare in the city hands down! Our daughter has been there since she was 4 months old and has been thriving ever since! Loves loves loves all her current and previous teachers just like theyre family! Thank you to the Goddard family!

We love the Goddard on Spring Garden in Philadelphia. The staff is so kind and caring, can’t say enough about them. The teachers are always engaging the kids with different exercises and demonstrations to help them learn. Our daughter loves going to school and continues to surprise us with how much she learns from her teachers and classmates.

I was very nervous to put my 3 month old in daycare, but being at Goddard Spring Garden has been excellent for her growth. She loves her teachers Ms Angie and Ms Diamond and I personally love what a nice, caring, fun, educational community it is!

Love our teachers. Ms Khadijah and Ms Aynisha are wonderful. Our child LOVES Ms Aynisha- she is so incredibly patient and kind and goes above and beyond to take care of our child.

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. I will be biased and say that our classroom teachers - since they stepped into their roles - Ms Laine and Mr Hatton have been a revelation. They are superb and connecting with kinds; erudite; creative; bright! Their patience and empathy have made a huge difference for our son. We love their projects that range from yoga, to art, to biology… they are engaging and challenging, and we always have lots to talk about at home. We feel privileged to be a part of the community they construct in the classroom...

This was our first time putting our almost 3-year-old in daycare and I can’t say enough good things about the Goddard school. They truly make you feel like family and care about each and every child as if they’re their own. They nurtured my son‘s curiosity through educational projects and helped to develop his confidence. I love listening to his Stories about his day when he comes home from school!

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!

Kelly Highly Recommends The Goddard School - Spring Garden, Philadelphia to their friends & family!

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