The Goddard School

Address:	720 E Warner Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296, USA
Phone:	+1 480-633-3196
Site:	goddardschool.com
Rating:	3.7

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Reviews 8

Jane Doe

This school is absolutely the worst school ever! The management, if you an even call them that are horrible! They do not care at all about the families or the employees. Trisha, the "director" is a super snob that looks down on everyone! She blames everything on Jeremy the "owner" and he blames everything on her. They provide ZERO support and training to the staff, yet they expect them to know everything. They make the teachers work in rooms alone filled to capacity with no bathroom breaks. Some days the teachers dont even get lunches. The poor children suffer because the staff is so tired and frustrated they dont have the energy to teach them. Children stay there sick, getting even more children and staff sick because theyre too lazy to call parents. The staff are extremely under paid compared to their responsibilities, yet the tuition is out of control sky high. The teachers dont see any of that money. The owner is very hands off, and is hardly ever present, despite Goddards standards that an owner be present at all times. The director and owner also play favorites with staff and families. Until recently, the directors daughter worked there as a teacher as well. -- Very unprofessional to have your daughter as an employee!! If you want your child to be taken care of in every way possible, please go somewhere BESIDES Goddard! This school is the worst one in my opinion! The school used to be ran well, but unfortunately it has all gone down hill! Unfortunately, even one star is too many!! Save yourself from this miserable place!

Kristi Mozell

If you are the type of parent who takes time to read reviews such as this, chances are you are the type of parent who not only hopes for, but absolutely expects, the very best care and environment for your child and/or children. I am the same, and cannot emphasize enough the value of care and support this school provides. I took my time to find a school for my daughter to attend... I asked questions, toured campuses, read reviews, met teachers, etc. Look no further. The owners, Misty and Jeremy are kind and wonderful people. The director, Trisha, is supportive and understanding. All three know myself and my daughter in full detail. They have taken an active interest in us and what my child needs to succeed there. ALL of the teachers we have had the opportunity to work with have been simply amazing. Their attention to detail is outstanding. The lesson plans are thoughtful and have changed my daughters ability to think, reason, and learn. She has grown leaps and bounds since I enrolled her here last year. I feel certain she will be prepared for Kindergarten next year under the guidance of the Goddard teachers. She has made friends Im sure shell keep for years to come. One of the very best decisions I have made thus far as a parent was to call Goddard, meet with Jeremy and Trisha, and enroll my child. I encourage you to do the same!

TJ Patel

We enrolled our daughter in June 2015 as we were already experienced with the Goddard School with our first son, back in 2011. The first couple of months were OK and my daughter adjusted well (Teacher said - She is very calm an adjusts well). In late August she came home with one accident per week (on average) with someone biting her. I talked with teachers and assistant director of the school and they said "oh, its a behavioral development and kids tend to bite in this age"...so basically just let it go. REALLY. I then approached the school director and she agreed on changing my daughters class as she was just a month away from her birthday. Even after the change of the class, she had one incident every week; somebody hit her on face, Some kid hit her on face with the plastic bin...WHAT ARE THE TEACHERS DOING IN THE CLASS??? This is it. I had to dis enroll her right away and the director has no explanation for anything. IF YOU DONT WANT YOUR KIDS TO BE BEATEN AND BITTEN BY OTHER KIDS DONT ENROLL THEM HERE....

Anonymous User

This is an amazing school made so by the amazing staff. One tour will confirm that. The owners and directors are on site with an open door policy... which leads to them knowing all of the children and the children loving them. The teachers are phenomenal and have such an amazing way of engaging all of these little minds. One of the things that may seem small unless youre a parent who has dealt with kids in "daycare", then you know its HUGE... this place is so clean! The staff is not only great about washing hands and following rules... but they keep the kids clean and wash their hands frequently... which means less germs... which means less sick kids. I couldnt be happier with this school and the people who work there (and manage and own). My son is thriving. It was hard to leave him with strangers, but I quickly realized they werent. These people have my sons best interest at heart and this school is worth every cent.

LauraLeon Griffith

We find the Goddard School to be the absolute best choice for our son. On our first visit we knew in our hearts that this would be the BEST place for our son to have an opportunity to grow and learn. We were impressed with the teacher/student ratio. The owners, teachers and staff are remarkable. You just know that your child is being cared and loved for by a wonderful staff. Each day I drop off my son, everyone is so warm and friendly. The school is always so clean, the grounds are neat and well cared for and the children are in a structured environment. Our son is having fun, making friends and learning. We are extremely happy and look forward to our son growing and learning through Pre-K with the Goddard School. Thanks.

Caroline Fillman

My daughter is 2.5 years old and has had nothing but the best teachers looking after her at this Goddard location. It also has new owners onsite who genuinely care about the families who attend. They are constantly having special events for the kids (ie. this past weekend they had 10 tons of snow delivered for the children & Elsa the snow queen!). My daughter only goes three half days a week but she is treated by ALL the staff as if she is there full time and part of the Goddard family. We also have daily updates & photos emailed to my husband and I which we enjoy very much. I honestly wouldnt send my little girl anywhere else.

Janie Doe

There are not enough words to describe how very pleased we are with this specific location! We are first-time parents with exceptionally high standards and expectations....and Goddard exceeds them!! Your child (and you) are not only treated like a person (rather than a number), but you are also provided a detailed report (with information down to the length of their naps and the amount of food they ate) at the end of each day. Rest assured, Goddard has all the bases covered! Thank you for reading my feedback! (Anonymous)

Jane Doe

This is by far the worst school I have ever come across! The owners are extremely unhelpful unless it benefits them. The Director talks about the employees to other employees and is very unappreciative of the way the employees dedicate their time and energy to the school. The teachers are great, and children learn a great deal from them, but the management isnt up to par. I would NEVER bring my children here, primarily because of the fact that the management is terrible. ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE!