The Goddard School of Chantilly (South Riding)

Our oldest started at The Goddard School of South Riding at just 16 months old, and now he's officially off to kindergarten. Watching him graduate after nearly four years was bittersweet. We are so grateful for the incredible foundation Goddard gave him. He has grown into such a confident, kind, curious, and outspoken little boy.

Because of our wonderful experience, enrolling our second son at 16 months old was an easy decision, and he's still there today. When he first started, he could barely say a few words. Now, at just 23 months old, he's so verbal, smart, and always excited to learn new things. Watching both of our boys thrive has been amazing.

From the moment you walk through the doors, Brad, Rees, Ms. Tina, Ms. Kareen and Ms. Allison are always there to welcome every family with a smile. They truly make you feel like family.

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We couldn't be happier with our experience at The Goddard School! From day one, the entire staff has made our daughter feel safe, loved, and excited to learn every morning. The teachers are incredibly warm, attentive, and dedicated to each child's development. We've seen so much growth in her social skills, confidence, and curiosity. Communication with parents is fantastic, giving us total peace of mind while we're at work. Highly recommend Goddard to any family looking for exceptional care and early education!

We have been very pleased and grateful by the way our son Nathaniel has been taken care at The Goddard School. Ms Melissa, Ms. Madhavi and the rest of the team that supports the Chipmunks class have been amazing! highly professional, caring and fun. Our son comes back home with a big smile every week and that’s priceless.

Thanks as well to Ms. Tina and Ms. Kareen to keeping us well informed in the daily basis.

Great team work. We’re very excited for what comes next! 😊

I love the Goddard School of South Riding because I can feel a true sense of comfort, knowing that my sons will be taken care of by people who treat them like their kids of their own.

It’s been an amazing experience with Goddard! I was a little skeptical about enrolling my son this late, but I have been truly impressed by how welcoming and caring everyone has been. The teachers, staff, and the entire Goddard team have made the transition so smooth for both of us.

I have had nothing but positive experiences here and am excited for my child to continue learning and growing in such a nurturing environment.

A heartfelt thank you to Ms. Sara, Anjali, and Manju for taking such wonderful care of my son. Your kindness, patience, and dedication mean so much to our family.

Love, love, love Goddard! Another great summer for my school-aged kids! They love the weekly themes, the field trips, and special guests! Teachers are amazing and really love helping our children grow in amazing ways through summer fun!

We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Goddard School for our newborn. From day one, the staff made our whole family feel genuinely seen and welcomed — no awkward assumptions, no forms that didn’t fit us, just warmth and respect for our family exactly as we are. Handing over your infant is never easy, but the teachers here made it easy to trust them — they’re attentive, nurturing, and clearly love what they do. It means so much to know we’re part of a daycare community where every kind of family is celebrated, not just tolerated. The communication about our daughter’s feedings, naps, and milestones has been consistent and reassuring. We’re so grateful to have found a place where we can just be a family without having to explain ourselves. Highly recommend to any parents looking for infant care that truly walks the walk when it comes to warmth and inclusion.

Best school for my daughter. She learns alot of new things, have fun, and enjoy the day with her friends. All the teachers are amazing.

Best school for my daughter. She learns alot of new things, have fun, and enjoy the day with her friends. All the teachers are amazing.

We absolutely love The Goddard School of Chantilly! From the moment we walked through their doors, Brad and Risa made us feel supported and cared for. After a nightmare experience at another local school, they truly came to our family’s rescue and restored our confidence in what a school should be.

The entire team has created a safe, nurturing, and loving environment where our daughter is genuinely happy and excited to learn each day. Knowing she is cared for by people who truly have her best interests at heart gives us incredible peace of mind. We are beyond grateful to have found The Goddard School of Chantilly and cannot recommend them highly enough to any family looking for exceptional care and early childhood education.

We absolutely love The Goddard School of Chantilly! From the moment we walked through their doors, Brad and Risa made us feel supported and cared for. After a nightmare experience at another local school, they truly came to our family’s rescue and restored our confidence in what a camp should be.

The entire team has created a safe, nurturing, and loving environment where our daughter is genuinely happy and excited to learn each day. Knowing she is cared for by people who truly have her best interests at heart gives us incredible peace of mind. We are beyond grateful to have found The Goddard School of Chantilly and cannot recommend them highly enough to any family looking for exceptional care and early childhood education.

Our child has been attending The Goddard School since preschool. We have always been pleased with professionalism of the staff, the quality of the facilities including physical security and protocols, the electronic communications, and the flexible scheduling and ways of attending, among many other aspects. I honestly have never been disappointed in any way, and by contrast, have often been impressed by everything they bring to the table. As parents, I believe my wife and I will look back on the Goddard years as one the best choices we ever made during our child's formative years.

Our child has been attending The Goddard School since preschool. We have always been pleased with professionalism of the staff, the quality of the facilities including physical security and protocols, thr electronic communications, and the flexible scheduling and ways of attending, among many other aspects. I honestly have never been disappointed in any way, and by contrast, have often been impressed by everything they bring to the table. As parents, I believe my wife and I will look back on the Goddard years as one the best choices we ever made during our child's formative years.

Choosing The Goddard School for our daughter was one of the best decisions we made. She joined when she was just 18 months old and is now leaving at age 5 to start Kindergarten.

Over the years, we have watched her grow into a confident, curious, and happy child. The teachers and staff genuinely care about the children and create a warm, nurturing environment where learning feels fun and natural. We always felt comfortable knowing she was in a safe place surrounded by people who truly wanted her to succeed.

We are grateful for the friendships, memories, and strong foundation she gained during her time here. Leaving is bittersweet, but we know she is well-prepared for her next chapter because of the wonderful experience she had at The Goddard School. Thank you to the entire team for making these early years so special for our family.

We also wanted to make sure we showed some love and appreciation to Ms. Allison. ❤️

Although she may not be the main teacher in either of our boys’ classrooms, she is always present, always helping, and always showing them care, support, and kindness whenever she’s around. Whether it’s greeting them with a smile, stepping in to help, or simply making them feel comfortable and cared for, her positive energy never goes unnoticed.

People like Ms. Allison help create the warm and loving environment that makes The Goddard School feel so special to our family. We truly appreciate everything she does for our boys and all the children she supports each day. Thank you for always showing up with kindness and a smile.

We just want to take a moment to show appreciation for the amazing staff at The Goddard School, especially Ms. Madhavi.

From the very first day we enrolled our son, she has shown genuine care, patience, and love toward him. As parents, you can always tell when someone truly cares about what they do, and Ms. Madhavi absolutely does.

She creates a warm, safe, and positive environment every single day, and it gives us peace of mind knowing our child is in the hands of someone who treats him with kindness and attention.

Thank you, Ms. Madhavi, for everything you do. Your dedication does not go unnoticed, and we are incredibly grateful for the impact you’ve had on our child’s growth and happiness.

There are certain people you come across as parents who instantly make you feel comfortable leaving your child in their care, and Ms. Mellissa is absolutely one of those people.

She has cared for our son since day one, when he first arrived at just around 8 weeks old, and from the very beginning she has shown him so much love, patience, kindness, and attention. As parents, that level of care means everything.

The way she cares for Micah gives our family real peace of mind each day. You can truly tell she has a passion for what she does and genuinely loves the children she cares for.

Thank you for all the comfort, smiles, nurturing, and support you’ve given our son since he was just a tiny baby. We are incredibly grateful for everything you do at The Goddard School.

Ms. Madhavi, Ms.Melissa, Ms.Claudia, Ms.Hasina, and Ms.Celi are absolutely amazing — their passion and genuine love for the kids shine through every single day. So grateful my daughter is in such caring hands!

Ms Kylah and Ms Araceli are awesome teachers and Baby OG aka Genevieve loves them. They are patient and kind and the whole staff do a great job of helping one another. This school is 1 of 1 and deserves 6 stars everytime.

We have both our kids to Goddard, welcoming staff, knowledgeable and kind teachers, define educational curriculum

A heartfelt thank you to Ms Traci, Ms Zeynep, and Ms Anjali for being such amazing teachers. We are also grateful to The Goddard School for creating such a nurturing and positive environment for children to learn and grow.

The care, encouragement, and dedication shown by the teachers and staff truly make a difference every day. Thank you for all that you do!

Thank you for making school such a happy place to learn and grow for our child.

We love this school! If it went all the way to high school, we’d send our girls here, ALL the way through! We started here in 2023, and each and every class and teacher is a superhero, paving the way for a highly educated, wonderful future! From horses class with Miss Tracy & Miss Heather, to Whales, with Miss Amina(so nurturing at just the right moments), to Koalas, with Miss Aceena & Miss Kyla(🦋The Potty Training Queen🦋), to Giraffes, with Miss Lawanda( She is MAGIC, with love, reading and dancing, and gently firm when necessary🥰), to Jaguars with Miss Lilly & Miss Rebecca(we lovingly call her the “superhero teacher”. EVERY TEACHER IS WONDERFUL! This school is worth ever penny!

My child had an amazing experience in Ms. Rebecca and Lilly class. Their warmth, creativity, and dedication created a safe and joyful environment where learning felt fun. We truly appreciate the love and attention you give to every student. Thank you for making such a positive difference during such an important year. We love them so much!

Our family has had such a positive experience with Goddard School and a huge part of that is because of the amazing teachers. Specifically Ms. Sara, Ms. Anjali and Ms. Manju. Their level of care, compassion, and attention to the children is truly outstanding.

From the moment you walk in, you can tell they genuinely love what they do. They are patient, encouraging, and incredibly thoughtful. It is reassuring as a parent to know your child is spending the day with people who treat them with kindness, respect, and genuine affection.

These teachers have created an environment where children can learn, grow, and feel comfortable being themselves. Their communication with parents is excellent, and they consistently go above and beyond to make both children and families feel welcomed and supported.

We are very thankful for everything they do and highly...

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Goddard School on Tall Cedars and especially the incredible teachers. In particular Ms. Sara D, Ms. Anjali T & Ms. Manju. Their caring, compassionate, and nurturing nature shines through every single day.

They create such a loving and safe environment where children truly feel supported, encouraged, and valued. It is clear how much they genuinely care about each child’s happiness, growth, and well-being. Their patience, kindness, and positive energy make such a difference, and it gives parents tremendous peace of mind knowing their children are in such capable and loving hands.

The dedication these teachers show goes far beyond the classroom. They make learning fun, celebrate each child’s unique personality, and consistently go above and beyond to help every child feel special and confident. My child has...

Our daughter started at The Goddard school almost 3 years ago, and we have had a wonderful experience since then. The school is always clean, welcoming, and creates a true 'wonder of learning' for children. The owners, Risa and Brad, are also very present and engaged, which adds to the positive environment. Over the years, our daughter has shown academic progress and also grown so much in confidence, and we feel lucky that she had wonderful teachers such as Ms.Rebecca, Ms.Lilly, Ms.Sara, Ms.Anjali, Ms.LaWanda and Ms. Claudia, whose care and encouragement made a meaningful difference in her journey.

It has only been a few months since my son started at The Goddard School, but we have already had such a wonderful experience. He enjoys going to school every day, and I can already see positive changes in his learning, confidence, and social skills.
A special thank you to Ms. Sierra, Ms. Allison, Ms. Deepa, and Ms. Hasina for being so caring, patient, and supportive. Their kindness and dedication truly make a difference, and it gives me peace of mind knowing my son is in such a loving and nurturing environment.
We are very grateful for all the teachers and staff and appreciate everything they do for the children every day.

We moved to Chantilly VA from Alexandria VA a couple of years ago. We couldn't be happier with how our son has progressed over the last two years at Goddard. The staff, teachers and owner are loving people!! Highly recommended for anyone with a young child.

PS: Special shout out to Ms Lavanda & Ms Glenda!

We are so grateful for the love and care our son receives from Ms. LaWanda and Ms. Glenda. They have created such a warm, supportive classroom environment where he feels safe, happy, and excited to learn every day.

He has learned so much through learning centers, morning meetings, books, games like Simon Says, and outdoor play. We also truly appreciate how the teachers and management listen to and implement parent feedback.

The sweetest part is hearing our son say, “I’m a monkey and Ms. LaWanda is my hanger,” because he loves cuddling with her so much. It speaks volumes about the comfort and trust they create for the children. Highly recommend this preschool!

Nobody does it better than the Goddard School of Chantilly - South Riding!!!

Sending a personal shout out to Ms. Lawanda! She has been such a caring, patient, and positive influence in our child’s life this year. Her kindness, encouragement, and dedication create a classroom environment where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn every day.

You can truly see how much she loves and cares for each child, and it shows in the way the kids respond to her with so much happiness and trust. Thank you, Ms. Lawanda, for your hard work, compassion, and the countless ways you make a difference every single day. We are so grateful for everything you do!