The Goddard School of Temple Terrace

We got our two kids there and we are very pleased with the whole staff.
Professional and friendly people!
Even if the kids change classes as they grow up, the teachers keep a strong bond with them!
We are grateful for each and everyone of them but have a special feeling for miss Cathy and Mister C who really helped our kids during a hard transitioning between countries!

The Goddard School is a wonderful place for children safe, fun, and filled with warmth. Miss Kathy is very kind and welcoming, and Miss Lind is truly one of the best preschool teachers we’ve ever met. She has a special gift for connecting with little ones always patient, gentle, and attentive. She takes the time to understand each child’s needs and helps them feel seen and valued. Whether she’s guiding them through a fun activity, calming their nerves during drop-off, or celebrating their small victories, Miss Lind does it all with love and a big heart. We are so grateful for the care and dedication she shows every day.

Goddard School is a great place for kids, it's safe and fun. Miss Kathy is very kind, and Miss Lind is also very sweet and patient.

The Goddar school is an excellent place, I am very grateful to Miss Lind because she is very sweet with the children also Miss Nathaly and Katy and helped in the growth of my child, thank you for your compromise ❤️

Fantastic school! It's clean, inviting, and well-organized. I would wholeheartedly recommend it. The staff are incredibly friendly and capable, and Ms. Lind is absolutely lovely

This school is fantastic, it is clean and cozy, I would recommend it with my eyes closed, the staff is very friendly and Miss Lind is very sweet

In this school we feel at home, Miss Lind has been very sweet with the children, we are grateful for her work.

This school is definitely 5 stars for me and my family, the staff is very professional and they make you feel part of them, the teachers are loving and professional, my family and I love Miss Lind she is very sweet my girl does not stop mentioning her at home, she really loves her.

Miss Lind is a great teacher with a big heart. She genuinely cares about her kids and her classroom and it shows. I wish they had 100 teachers just like her!

Followed Ms. Marlene from our previous school. She never fails to send the best photos of my son having fun. You are in really good hands with her which is a must when school searching.

This school is amazing! We have been part of this Goddard family for five years now and all 3 of our kids have gone here. The teachers, staff and owners genuinely care about our little ones. They are knowledgeable, fun, kind, thoughtful and provide great communication. As working parents it’s hard to be away from our little ones at times but it certainly makes it better knowing that they are in good hands with teachers that care and show them so much love. We currently do and will continue to recommend this Goddard school and are so grateful for everything they do.

We are incredibly grateful for all the teachers involved in our daughter's education. They are an excellent resource for the school community, demonstrating remarkable dedication and commitment to both education and the care of the children. We would like to express special appreciation for Ms. Katy, Ms. Nathy, Ms. Lin and Ms. Ama, whose passion and devotion truly stand out. They are invaluable assets to the school, and we deeply appreciate their hard work and positive impact on our child's learning journey.

We love Goddard School! They have a great curriculum and our little one has learned so much. Specially, we love the teachers and we can see how much they care for all the kids and how they go out of their way to make sure they are learning and having a great time. Our current teachers, Kati and Nataly are BEYOND AMAZING. They are caring, loving and always keep us updated. Also his nursery teachers were truly wonderful, Myrna and Maria. Goddard School has been a great place for our little one and we are so grateful for the wonderful teachers we have had so far!

I've been working as a teacher for four years, two of them at The Goddard School, which gave me the opportunity and the confidence to be part of this beautiful family. It's been rewarding to work with these children; they represent different themes in my life. I learn from each of them every day, and they give me the ability to make a small difference in their lives through learning and lots of fun. I love watching them grow every day, achieving different things, from the smallest triumphs to the greatest moments in their early stages of growth and development.

We’ve had a wonderful experience ! The staff is warm, attentive, and genuinely caring with the children. The environment is clean, safe, and thoughtfully organized to encourage learning and play. Our child looks forward to going every day and comes home happy and full of stories. Communication with parents is great, and we really appreciate the updates and photos throughout the day. We feel confident and at ease knowing our child is in such good hands. Highly recommend!

Hello, I would like to give kudos to Jeffrey Coates VPK Teacher, Mr. C. He is an outstanding teacher who is very dedicated and compassionate about is job and the students he work with. I never meet anyone that take theirs job teaching and mentoring with such passion.

(Translated by Google) Hello! I'm Nathaly, Venezuelan, and a teacher at heart. I worked for 25 years as a teacher in Venezuela and have been in this country for 3 years, including one year at Goddard School in Tampa, Terrence. During these three years, I have completed all the refresher courses, earned the Child Development Associate (CDA) and the National Administrator Credential. It has been a wonderful experience for me to share my passion with young children. I enjoy being creative, dancing, and playing games with my children. At this school, I have been able to transmit my love of teaching to all my children. This school is a pedagogy of love, and it all begins with its owner, Ms. Collen, who is always there for each of us, and her staff, supporting and encouraging us to do our best work. Thank you, Ms. Collen, for being an angel for this center.
Hello! I'm Nathaly,...

The entire staff and teachers at the Goddard School are amazing (especially Ms. Marlene and Ms. Jenn!!!!). Ms. Marlene was so kind and also such a great teacher. My daughter learned so much from Ms. Marlene during her time there! My daughter is so cared for and loved at this school along with learning so much. I could not be happier that I chose to send her here. I feel so safe every day dropping her off and so proud of all that she's learning here.

This school has been beneficial to so many children, especially ms yanilza and the way she solves problems in her classroom, keeping the children safe.

Yanilza is an amazing teacher. My kids love her. This is a great school.

Google would only let me rate to up 5, but Mrs. Marlene deserves a 10! She's loving, compassionate, caring and knows what she's doing. She has a lot of experience in childcare and loves what she does. Working with her in the past was a breeze as we both worked well together and once my co-worker became my family. When times were challenging, she was there to help through it. When the children needed a pick-me-up, she knew just what to do. Love you, Mrs. Marlene!

Mr. Coates is truly one of a kind. He’s not just an amazing teacher he’s the kind of person who makes a lasting impact on every student he meets he surely made one on me. He’s funny, kind, and incredibly understanding. The way he works with kids is something special he knows how to handle every situation with patience, care, and compassion.

I was lucky enough to have Mr. Coates as my preschool teacher, and I still remember how he always made me feel excited to come to school. His warm energy and positive attitude made every day fun, and he always found a way to put a smile on my face. He didn’t just teach he connected with his students and made us feel seen and supported.

Mr. Coates deserves to be recognized not only for being an amazing educator, but for the love and joy he brings into the classroom every single day.

I’ve worked at many schools over my 20 years as a teacher and once I started at the Goddard School,
I knew I found my forever home!! From the staff, to families to educational opportunities for the students I was planted in. The Goddard School Temple Terrace is the most welcoming! I am proud to be on the team, leading the children toward becoming their best!

Mr. C is beyond an amazing teacher. My daughter was lucky enough to call him her very first teacher. She enjoyed every single day in class, he made it so easy for her to transition from our home setting to learning to socialize, make friends as well as reading and writing. I was so uneasy about childcare but how much she learned and enjoyed going made it so easy on all of us! Thank you always for everything you have done! If you’re looking for someone you can trust your children with Jeffrey Coates is someone I would highly recommend!