The Goddard School

13235 W Thomas Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85395, USA

Address:	13235 W Thomas Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85395, USA
Phone:	+1 623-536-8185
Site:	goddardschool.com
Rating:	4.8

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Lindsey Bogard

I could write for hours about all the things we love about The Goddard School in Goodyear! Our daughter started there when she was only 2 months old. We toured several places in the Valley and the feeling we had when walking into Goddard was unlike any other. I immediately knew that this was the right choice for us, and I felt confident that my baby would be in good hands. Each and every day since then, we are thankful that we chose Goddard. When our daughter was 3, we moved about 20 minutes away and there is a Goddard School IN our new neighborhood, but we continue to make the 20 minute drive twice a day to the one in Goodyear. The drive is worth EVERY MINUTE. The tuition we pay each month is worth EVERY PENNY. I sometimes tell people I would pay twice what were paying to keep her there. The life experiences, education and care that she has received over the years is priceless. Many adults I know refer to their childs daytime care as "daycare" but we have always said "school" because she learns everyday! From sign language and yoga as an infant, to Chess and Spanish as a Pre-K student - the quality of education is extraordinary. More importantly, she has a strong foundation of diversity, inclusion, kindness and sharing. Her ability to communicate with both her classmates and her teachers is impressive. It warms my heart to see the care for each other among the children in the classroom. They comfort each other when they are sad, celebrate together when they are happy, and encourage each other to make good choices. As our daughter graduates this year and will move on to another school for Kindergarten, I am sad for this part of her Goddard journey to be ending but excited for her future. I feel confident that she will excel in school and life and am thankful to the teachers and staff at Goddard for giving her such a strong foundation and fostering her love of learning. While we wish she could stay at Goddard forever, we are excited that our younger daughter will be starting in the infant room this year, and we get to experience another 5 years at an amazing place! THANK YOU to all the teachers and staff at The Goddard School in Goodyear for taking care of our baby girl and preparing her for the world!

Nicole McCready

Our son has been a student at The Goddard School for a little over a year. I have been very pleased with the compassionate and personalized attention he has received. He is a bright and sensitive child, who needs to be challenged and stimulated, but also patience and care. This he has received in the very capable hands of the teachers at this school. I have especially been impressed with Mr. Ryan, Ms. Kim, and Ms. Katie. He is only 4.5, but is writing his name and some other familiar words, starting to sight read and spell words by sounding them out, and is doing simple arithmetic (and even basic "solve for X" problems). He will have no problem transitioning to kindergarten in the Fall. Thank you for caring for my son, seeing him as the unique and special individual he is, feeding his hunger for knowledge, and preparing him for what lies ahead! We will most certainly be enrolling his sister in the future. In addition to our sons specific experiences at the school, we have also had a very positive experience with the logistics of having our child enrolled at the school. Communication from every level of administration at Goddard is excellent. We receive a daily detailed report, communication regarding snacks they will have each day, a monthly newsletter, prompt information about any events or issues at the school, and also easy communication and administration regarding tuition payments. The school also has excellent school day enrichment (karate every other week, guest speakers, holiday themed events) as well as extracurricular events/activities (Family events and even a Parents Night Out every other month)! We have been very happy with our choice of The Goddard School as our childs first educational experience.

Jessica Pompa

I rarely write reviews; however,I must share my experience and inform all parents that The Goddard School is the absolute best child development center I have ever been a part of. I am a proud parent of two Goddard children and I can say without a doubt that Goddard provided the essential building blocks for learning and social development. My son A, abbreviated to protect the innocent, has been at Goddard since year one. Watching him grow into such a smart kid is a real testament to the staff and curriculum. He consistently surprises me with what he learns at school. Today he came home and started reading "sight words". Last week he counted to 30!! I feel confident that when he starts Kindergarten he will have the foundation needed to be successful. There is nothing better than knowing when you leave your child for the day they are stimulated, loved and encouraged to be their best. He has also developed real friendships at the Goddard school. He is a naturally shy child but has thrived with the socialism at his school. My first son T, graduated from Goddard Kindergarten program two years ago. I must brag here that when he graduated he was reading 60 words a minute. He also has strong math skills and scores high on all standard testing. I attribute this to the educational foundation he received at Goddard. He still looks forward to attending summer camp at Goddard. Last but not least, The Staff. It is nice to see a smiling, friendly faces when I enter the school. Throughout my years at Goddard I have developed friendships with the owner, and staff. The teachers are loving, compassionate, and truly care about the childrens well being. Thank you Goddard for being part of our Family.

S Dunn

I am just blown away at the staff and the curriculum. Everyone at the school seems to know my daughters name. They work so closely with parents on everything from potty training to behavior modification. The teachers and staff feel like an extension of your as a parent - I have always felt completely at ease knowing my daughter is in such a safe and nurturing environment. I was especially impressed with the building security and procedures - 2 types of verification (code and hand scan) to get into the building and strict sign-in/sign-out procedures. In addition to a high standard for basic curriculum, The Goddard School goes above and beyond to organize other special ways for our kids to learn about the world around them. The Summer Camp Program is always amazing with a new theme each summer and special visitors which enhance the kids learning experiences such as policemen, firemen, the zoo and a puppet theater. They work closely with community partners to offer so many different opportunities for new experiences - this year my daughter attended a karate class every other week at the karate school next to the school and a helicopter even landed in their parking lot which was quite an exciting day for the kids learning about the pilot. I wish The Goddard School had elementary schools - I would keep my daughter in their schools as long as I could because I know she is getting a top notch education from caring and engaged teachers!

Steve MacDonald

I dont even know where to start I have so much to rave about The Goddard School. Our son (3) and daughter (1) have been students at Goddard since the infants classroom. As our son has moved up from one class to the next we are continually amazed that the quality of teachers and content remains top notch across all of the classrooms. We went from considering ourselves lucky that hes had so many excellent teachers to realizing it isnt luck - its the quality the Goddard School provides. Beyond the classroom - the support and administrative staff interact with our kids regularly. When you send your kids off to someone else for childcare - especially that first time with your baby - it can be so hard to trust and feel safe in your decision. When it was time for our daughter to start at Goddard - I cant tell you how much more comfortable we were because we had already experienced the care, education and love she would receive at this school. Just as important - we trust the teachers and staff when we need help at home with things like potty training tips, addressing bad behavior, etc. If you want a safe and caring environment for your kids that educates them through play, reading and language arts - Goddard is the best choice in the Goodyear/Avondale/Litchfield Park area.