The Goddard School of Temple Terrace

Jeffrey Coates is an amazing and very trustworthy and amazing teacher at this school, someone that I’ve been able to rely on, no matter what the circumstance. Amazing school and community aswell.

Jeffrey Coates is an amazing person to come to when you need help with anything, also an amazing teacher to this students, amazing school aswell. Love it.

Maria Romero Theis

Love the environment and the teachers GREAT SCHOOL!

Awesome school definitely one of the best highly recommend!!!

My kid is always excited to see Mrs. Marlene. She’s been a teacher practically her whole life and the passion shows. Thank you, you are appreciated!

Ms. Marlene is the best! Never have to worry about my child after drop off. Thanks for your hard work.

Jeffrey Coates is a very personable and caring person. He puts in all his effort everyday. Very trusting.

I’ve known Jeff for years, and I can honestly say he is one of the kindest, most genuine people I’ve ever met. His compassion, patience, and natural ability to connect with others—especially children—make him an outstanding teacher and role model. Jeff brings warmth and positivity into every space he’s in. He truly cares about the well-being and growth of his students, and it shows in the way they respond to him with trust and excitement.

He’s not only a great educator but also a great human being. His kindness is authentic and effortless—it’s just who he is. Any child would be lucky to have Jeff as a teacher, and any school would be lucky to have him as part of their team. He absolutely deserves to be recognized!

Mr. C is an amazing teacher! Both my kids experienced his kindness at their former daycare, my daughter especially formed a strong bond with him. We moved away 4 years ago and they still talk about him. He took the time to really get to know them and even sent personalized gifts that he knew they would appreciate! We really miss Mr. C!

Mr Coats has done wonders for my nephew. He has taught, and inspired him to try harder, be more conscious of others and their feelings. He is an inspiration to all he comes in contact with, child or adult. His dedication is evident in all he does. You are lucky to have such a caring teacher on your staff and teaching your children

Terrific school that makes a difference every day. Mr. Coates is a great teacher and a wonderful person.

We love Goddard. We can tell every day that the front office staff and teachers genuinely care about our son. He has learned so much and enjoys going to school!

From the moment I first met Ms. Colleen back in October, it felt like a breath of fresh air. Her warmth and professionalism gave me immediate peace of mind about enrolling Lucaas at The Goddard School of Tampa (Temple Terrace). Since then, Mr. C, Ms. Danielle, Ms. Liz, and Ms. Shannon have all played a meaningful role in giving Lucaas the structure and guidance he truly needs. I’ve also been so grateful for the teacher assistants, like Ms. Shushma and Ms. Chetra, whose warm, caring, and nurturing presence has made such a difference in his daily experience. It’s clear that everyone there genuinely cares. I would absolutely recommend The Goddard School to any friend or family member looking for a safe, structured, and supportive environment for their child.

If Goddard could just go ahead and make a K-12 school that would be great. I say this all the time, but I am going to be so sad when we leave Goddard. They have raised the bar for how I look at schools and how well they really work with you for the greater good of your child. Can’t we just start these past 5 years over?! Thank you for everything.

Our experience here has been great. My child loves coming and participating in the learning activities they provide. It’s very clean and the staff is great!

We love this place they’ve taken such good care of our daughter. They always will answer if we have questions or concerns. They try their best and she’s learned so much.

Both my children went here from infancy through graduating prek. They are now going into middle and high school and I have to reflect back on the excellent education and care they received. I was thrilled to see that one of my daughter's teachers is now serving as the school's executive director. Not only does that show her personal growth and dedication but it shows that the school as a whole truly cares about the well being of every child. My daughter is counting down the days to be able to return as a teacher at the school and after being years distanced from the school and classroom it speaks volumes to their standard and foundation.

Best school, Sophie is great 😊

Enrolling my daughter at Goddard was the best move! She enjoys every moment at school, thanks to the wonderful, supportive teachers and staff who truly love their work.

I really don't have any complaints, only positive things are what we have experienced at this school, my daughter loves it and we as parents couldn't be happier, they care a lot about the children and are always very kind. When my daughter started she didn't know how to speak English, because the language at home is Spanish and that was never a problem, everyone made an effort to communicate with her and for her to learn, her teacher Mister C, is the best, very attentive, kind and loving with my daughter, he is very professional and with him my daughter has learned too much. It really has been the best of experiences, there is nothing better than leaving your child in a place where you know they will be well and that makes their days happier. It is not the cheapest school but without a doubt every penny is completely worth it. I am very grateful to everyone for such excellent care.

We couldn’t be happier with our experience! From the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed by the caring and knowledgeable staff. The teachers are passionate about creating a nurturing environment where kids can grow, explore, and have fun. The curriculum is engaging and age-appropriate, blending structured activities with plenty of playtime to support social, emotional, and cognitive development.

We absolutely love sending our child to this daycare! The staff here treats him like family, and it's such a comforting feeling knowing he's in a caring and supportive environment. The attention and love he receives every day makes all the difference. We see him excited to go to school each morning, and we couldn’t ask for a better place for his growth and development. The staff truly goes above and beyond, creating a warm and nurturing atmosphere where our child feels safe and valued. Highly recommend this daycare to any parent looking for a place where their child is treated with the utmost care and kindness!

The staff is very helpful, friendly and polite!

I wish I could give this place way more than 5 stars.

My daughter (almost 3 now) and son (19 months) had been at Goddard for little over a year I believe. My kids had attended 2 day cares prior to Goddard, and I personally visited pretty much ALL day cares you could think of. Goddard provided me the most peace of mind I could ever ask for as a mother. I sincerely, REALLY appreciate you guys.

I am confused to some of the negative reviews I am reading, and to anyone reading this, I will say most if not all that is being said is false.

My kids were consistently with the same teachers, with small shifting (months at a time even probably) to allow teachers to breathe and experience different teacher/learning opportunities with different age groups. All the teachers my kids have had, my kids LOVE THEM to the guts. I mean everyone in there with no...

Great school, overall the best daycare that I could ever chose for my daughter. I’m really happy about how she is doing since she has never been in daycare before.