The Goddard School

6 Bridgewater Rd, Farmington, CT 06032, USA

Address:	6 Bridgewater Rd, Farmington, CT 06032, USA
Phone:	+1 860-674-4323
Site:	goddardschool.com
Rating:	4.3

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Reviews 5

Shana Leopold

Our 2.5 year old daughter joined the Goddard School 9 months ago, and we’re so happy to be there! First, and most importantly for us, she is very happy here. She is so excited to go to school each day, and when I pick her up I see that she (and the other kids) are engaged and happily playing with each other and their teachers. For us, this is the most important thing, for her to be somewhere that she is happy and she feels loved. This school, its staff and students continually exceed our expectations. The teachers (who all hold degrees in early childhood education) are especially wonderful. They are very in-tune with each child, and that child’s specific needs. Our daughter has trouble with transitions, and the teachers are not only aware but are very conscientious of that. I also like the way that they use positive reinforcement to address behavior with the kids. I’ve not only seen considerable improvement in the kids’ behavior, but I also love hearing my daughter repeat these positive phrases at home. The educational directors and the owners are actively involved in the school, pop into classrooms when help is needed and know all of the children. Our daughter always stops by their offices on our way out at the end of the day to give them hugs. The few times that I’ve had any concerns, they were very receptive and proactive in addressing my concerns. Lastly, I find it as an extra bonus that this is a school, not just a daycare. Our daughter is learning so much; she surprises me all of the time. As a few examples: she knows over 20 signs in American sign language, can count in Spanish (and English), knows all of the days of the week and months of the year (she learned this through a song, like the ABCs), and is working on her letters. She learns through play, and each day the teachers have new activities where the kids learn through games, activities, books and creating art. I could go on and on about this school and obviously I have had a fantastic experience. I recommend that you just go for a tour and ask a hundred questions – you’ll be able to see all of this for yourself!

Holly Lynch

My 4 year old has attended 2 other preschools in the Farmington Valley area and I have to say this is by far the most outsanding school he has attended. My drop off isnt the easiest in the morning and the teachers reassure me by sending a picture of my child throughout the day. In addition to the pictures, I receive a detailed report highlighting the activities he has done throughout day, the length of his nap, what he ate for lunch and the pictures of multiple activities. As we walk through the doors in the morning, we are greeted by several of the staff and all the teachers. Everyone knows my childs name and it is the most comfortable feeling in the world. As soon as he enters the classroom, he has to wash his hands. He also washes his hands multiple times thoughout the day, after being outside, bathroom, etc. This is such a change to see as the other facilities did not seem to be on top of hygene. Besides feeling comfortable and enjoying his day there, I have seen such a change with the content he is learning. When he started the Goddard school only a few months ago, he wrote his name in very large capital letters and only recognized a handful of letters. Now he can recognize all letters in the alphabet and has much neater and smaller penmanship. The most impressive instance from the school is when I had a concern about another student in my sons class. I spoke with the teacher about it that morning. She followed up with a phone call once she spoke to the other student about 1 hour later. The director also followed up with me 3 hours later to make sure that I had no other concerns and to talk to me about the issue. Communication is constantly open amongst teachers/directors and it is the first time I have seen a full functioning school! I highly recommend the Goddard school. It is the first school I have felt completely comfortable with in every aspect. I wish I brought my son to the Goddard school sooner than this year because he will only be there for 1 year and then off to Kindergarten!

Danielle Johnson

The school is fairly new and the physical plant was outstanding, however I was completely unimpressed and underwhelmed. I had expected so much more based on the name and was literally banking on this school being "the one". A huge concern for me was the amount of children with runny noses and no one stepping in to wipe them. That is completely unacceptable in my opinion not to mention that I expect my child to be well cared for and not exposed to something that could easily be avoided with a very simple task. I would encourage anyone to do their due diligence and compare and contrast different options in additional to asking a lot of questions. It takes more than a sparkling facility on the outside and a daily email or update via an app on my phone to win me over. Its my understanding that this school can only take credit for surreptitiously pilfering this great idea of highlighting a memorable moment from another school chain that was using it first and deciding to use too. I was fortunate enough to not have to settle which often happens to many of us parents trapped in unavoidable circumstances and was able to find an amazing learning environment with experienced and very genuine and caring educators. My experience was pure disappointment and letdown.

Kirstin Coffman

The Goddard School was a breath of fresh air the first time I stepped through the doors. I had toured out a couple other daycare/school centers, and this was the first one to greet my child by name and took an interest in him. I stopped my search and Goddard was my choice. My son LOVES his school and cannot wait for the next school day. The teachers and staff are fabulous - I cannot say enough about how they care and take a genuine interest in my son. He has learned so much in the short time he has been there; letters, numbers, counting, Spanish, sign language, yoga, social skills, and they have developed in him a love for learning. My favorite part of the Goddard School is the emails and pictures I get throughout the day. At the end of the day, I get a full report of what my son learned, ate, and a memorable moment. - that in itself is worth the tuition. I love that I can get a glimpse of what my son does each day and have a conversation about what he has learned. But most of all, when I walk through the door and see him playing and smiling, I can tell he is loved and well cared for each day. That to me is why I just love this school.

Carmine Masi

The Goddard School shows exemplary expertise in the day care aged and pre-K aged school children. The management is top notch with excellent follow through on parent/child concerns and individual needs. The standardized approach to the the organization and workflows mean that each child is treated with the highest quality of care regardless of the school age or room they are in. Very happy with the Goddard School.