The Goddard School of South Tampa

We are so grateful for Liza! She is incredibly caring, patient, and truly dedicated to her students. My son has grown so much in her class — both in his learning and his confidence—and I know it’s because of the support and encouragement she gives every day. She makes the classroom a positive, fun, and safe space for the kids, and it’s clear how much she loves what she does. We couldn’t ask for a better teacher!

Ms Jasmine and Ms Dee are both great with all the kids and do a fantastic job preparing them on all aspects of starting kindergarten.

Our child has been attending Goddard for over two years, and our experience has been nothing short of wonderful. From daycare to now the pre-k program which offers an excellent curriculum that supports learning and growth. Both Ms. Jasmine and Ms. Dee are incredibly professional, kind, sweet and nurturing. They create a warm and engaging environment for our little one. Both teachers do a phenomenal job!!!

Both my daughters have been through the Goddard School South Tampa, and it has been an exceptional experience. Ms. Sara up front is the best, and both my girls had Miss Jasmine - who is really the nicest, kindest, sweetest person and a great teacher for our girls to get them ready for Kindergarten. I am so grateful she has been there for them and us. She is very respectful towards all parents and treats her students as if they are her own kids! She's first class and a great asset for the school. We love all of the teachers but Miss Jasmine and Ms. Kisha bold stand out! Highly recommend!

Ms. Brenda and Ms. T have been amazing teachers for our daughter this year. They are always so kind and respectful but have taught her great discipline. All employees I have encountered have been so great! Ms. Lissette and Ms. Elsy in the infant annex made my transition back to work so easy. They made me feel so comfortable leaving my baby with them. They love her like she’s family! I am so grateful for all of the teachers and staff that have impacted our daughters!

We cannot say enough wonderful things about The Goddard School of South Tampa. From the moment we enrolled our children, we've felt supported, welcomed, and truly part of a community that prioritizes not only education but also kindness, growth, and emotional development.
A special shoutout to Ms. Liza, our kids’ kindergarten teacher, who has been an absolute blessing. Her passion for teaching shines through in everything she does—from the creative, engaging lesson plans to the way she nurtures each child’s individual strengths. Our daughter absolutely flourished under her guidance, both academically and socially. Ms. Liza’s warmth, patience, and dedication made a lasting impact on our child and on us as parents.
The leadership and staff at Goddard South Tampa are also exceptional. The school is always clean, organized, and buzzing with positive energy. We’re so grateful...

Ms Liza is an Awesome teacher and educator. Goddard is very blessed to have her expertise and background. She partnered with us to help prepare our son for first grade. He is currently in 3rd and we jump at the chance to have him in her classroom. She now also works with our youngest and could not be happier with their development.

This is our second year at Goddard School of South Tampa. When it came time to make a decision about whether to stay for Kindergarten or make the move to an elementary school it was a decision not made lightly. Our experience the first year was so wonderful with all the staff and Ms. Jasmine, who is amazing, as our teacher. Entering Kindergarten we felt like the support received from the staff made our decision easy, but after meeting our Kindergarten teacher Ms Liza any concerns we had about a transition into Kindergarten were totally laid to rest. We all want our children to have a positive experience with a teacher who truly cares about the well being and growth during these crucial years. Ms. Liza’s genuine kindness, care, teaching style, and love for her students makes us wish Goddard of South Tampa had a full elementary school past Kindergarten. I can’t say enough how wonderful...

Absolutely love the school, stuff and teachers. Ms Lisa was the sweetest person ever and she taught my little one how to read so well!

Goddard is great! My child loves going there & is always sharing something new he’s learned. The teacher’s, administration & staff are amazing, always so patient, warm & welcoming!

Ms Denilsa is the best! My daughter loves coming in to see her and feels very comfortable in her classroom. We are very grateful to find such caring teachers

Ms. Mildred and Ms. Eve are the best. They make each day fun and educational. Our child enjoys going because of their caring nature.

Ms. Liza is a caring and patient teacher who makes learning fun. My daughter loves her class, and we’re so grateful for her support and dedication Goddard is very lucky to have her ❤️

My daughter has only been at Goddard for a few weeks now, but we couldn’t have picked a better school. Denilsa and Nellie are the absolute best, and you can tell they have so much love for these children and their jobs. I love the updates throughout the day and knowing what they’re learning. My daughter was born a micropreemie so sending her to daycare with kids developmentally ahead of her was nerve wrecking for me, but these teachers have welcomed her and made me feel so comfortable.

Where do I even begin? The staff at Goddard is truly exceptional—warm, attentive, and consistently communicative. From day one, we felt genuinely welcomed. The activities were engaging, and the emphasis on parent involvement was outstanding. Anytime I had a question or needed support, the team responded promptly and with care. It was clear they weren’t just invested in my daughter’s development—they cared about our whole family.
We left only because our daughter started kindergarten, but she absolutely loved her time at Goddard. She began with Mrs. Jasmine, who was incredibly sweet and nurturing. She found creative ways to keep our daughter learning and even gave her opportunities to help out in class, which made her feel valued and included.
She finished her journey in Kindergarten Prep with Mrs. Liza, an amazing teacher who struck the perfect balance between structure...

Ms. Liza is a kindergarten teacher. She is amazing. My son really likes her. She provides structure, and I saw a big improvement of my son. She understood what he needed to learn.

It's an excellent place. I recommend it 100%. The teachers and the administration are very professional. I love these schools: Goddard Temple Terrace & Goddard South Tampa. I love them. They are my favorite place.🙏❤️😘😍

Ms.Maggie and Ms.Liliany are both amazing teachers! As a mom and a Teacher at The Goddard School, I knew Ms.Maggie and Ms.Liliany would be the perfect fit for my twins. They are both loving, compassionate, and kind. 🩷

We loved our experience at Goddard! Our son was very well prepared for kindergarten thanks to the care and attention of Ms. Liza. Ms. Liza truly fosters a quality learning environment, and the children adore her. Highly recommend.

We love the school and everyone so much! Ms. T, Brenda, Ms Peri, Ms Lindsey and Ms Liza are WONDERFUL! ❤️❤️❤️

Ms. Liza is a godsend to my daughter and her learning! My daughter struggles with expressive language which has inhibited her confidence and social skills with others. My daughter also struggled some academically and did not meet to be on level with age level peers based on her 4 year old ASQ questionnaire. Ms. Liza has given my daughter confidence, has helped her express herself more, and has given her reading, writing, and math skills in a few short months before winter break that I didn’t think we’d see in the entire school year. It’s been a beautiful transformation of my child and she has played a major part in. I am forever grateful for her. Thank you Ms. Liza!!

We absolutely loved our time at The Goddard School of South Tampa!

We are beyond grateful for our experience at The Goddard School of South Tampa.
We have been there for 3 years, and from the moment we walked in, we felt the warmth and genuine care from the entire staff.

Kinder Prep teacher Ms. Liza has been an absolute gift in our child’s life — her patience, dedication, and creative teaching made every day exciting and full of learning.

Thanks to her tireless effort and encouragement, our child not only developed a love for learning but was also able to start reading with confidence at the beginning of the school and she now reads chapter books. She’s still five.

We couldn’t have asked for a better start to our child’s educational journey. Thank you.

We love the Goddard School of South Tampa. Our daughter is thriving and learning so much from her teachers. She comes home and impresses us daily with what she learns at school. Admin staff is also wonderful and responsive.

Ms. Elsy, Ms. Lisette, Isabel, Leyda, and Gladys have been PHENOMENAL. As a parent I thoroughly enjoy bringing our child to school or picking her up and seeing both teacher’s excitement to have her in their room and/or tell us about her day. They are all so attentive, caring, and thoughtful. We are blessed to be apart of the Goddard family!

Such an amazing environment. Super supportive and dedicated staff. Lindsay and Peri have made my kid’s entire association with learning positive. They have gone above and beyond to communicate and help our family thru some hard transitions. Definitely part of our village.

Our son started at The Goddard two years ago and has been fortunate to have wonderful teachers. This past year, Ms. Lindsay and Ms. Peri extended care and tenderness for our son like no other. They took their time helping him to find his voice, build confidence and understand his individual needs while also providing guidance to us on how best to navigate certain situations. We are beyond thankful he and we had the opportunity to spend his PreSchool year with them.

We love Goddard! The teachers in baby steps are amazing, they all are! Kayla, Ilis and Beatrice are the absolute best! They love our daughter as their own and are so wonderful with her.

My son just graduated from babysteps with Ms. Kayla and Ms. Beatris this week and I cannot recommend them enough (and are sad to leave them). He loves getting to school every day and doesn’t want to leave them at the end of the day. He has learned so much in their classroom and they always made me feel comfortable leaving him. They go above and beyond for their classroom and children and you really feel that as a parent.

Ms. Maya and Ms. Kira hosted a wonderful camp experience this summer! Our daughter always came home with fun stories to share and let us know how much her teachers cared for her and made her feel safe and loved. I appreciate all the effort they put into structuring each day to be fun and exciting. We will miss our Goddard family and I know our daughter will miss Ms. Maya and Ms. Kira very much!