The Goddard School

10 Davis St, Northborough, MA 01532, USA

Address:	10 Davis St, Northborough, MA 01532, USA
Phone:	+1 508-393-0805
Site:	goddardschool.com
Rating:	4.2

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John&Liz Dylewicz

My daughter has been at the Goddard School in Northborough for about 10 months. As first time parents, my husband I spent a lot of time researching and visiting daycares. And on her first day, we did what every set of new parents did – we questioned all of our research and decisions. Would she get enough attention? Would she be loved? Are we doing the right thing in leaving our precious child with strangers? Well, I have to say that all of our worries were put to rest within the first week. Sure, there were still moments when we wondered if should toss work to the side and become stay-at-home-parents, but that was never due to the care that she was receiving at the Goddard School. Our daughter has only been in two rooms to-date, the infant room and the pre-toddler room, but it’s nothing short of amazing that she seems to have established a bond with just about every teacher in the school. The love that the teachers there have shown toward our daughter is remarkable. The teachers, the director, the owner – all of them treat my daughter as if she were their own. I have no doubt that they genuinely care for her. It was around 9.5 months that our daughter started walking. She’s curious, independent and smart, and I attribute much of her growth to the attention that she received early in her development in the infant room. In her infancy, she was learning to paint and interact with other children. Her infant teachers were patient, creative and kind, and constantly updated us as to our daughter’s progress. Now that our daughter has progressed into the pre-toddler room, our daughter is thriving. She’s learning to sit and eat independently at little tables and chairs. She’s establishing a routine, she’s getting exposure to new topics, like science and nature, and learning to play with other children. As our daughter develops and changes, the teachers and directors have always been willing to work with us – to cater to the needs of our child. Each day, we get a report out on what she did that day – from eating and diaper changes, to development and play time. Sure there have been moments of miscommunication or question. We’re realists – no place and nobody is perfect. The important thing is that we’re all adults and choose to work through any misgivings. Every parent will have those moments, as we all strive for perfection when it comes to the most precious things in our lives – our children. At the end of the day, we would absolutely recommend the Goddard School in Northborough to others. When we drop off our daughter every morning, we know that she’s cared for, she’s loved and she’s learning. We couldn’t ask for anything more.

Anonymous User

I do not agree with any of these people are who are leaving negative comments. I think they are unfair and untrue and I think people should take more care before they print words that can ruin reputations and businesses. Though I never write reviews, I feel it is important to do so here. I have had three children at the Goddard School for the past TEN years! After trying three other centers in the area, my oldest daughter (now nearly eleven) began attending Goddard when she was then months of age. We are now the most "senior" family there and therefore I believe I have credibility in my feedback. The owner is an extremely caring and kind man who is on site at all times to ensure quality and consistency. I cannot tell you how many days I would arrive for pick up to find him carrying one of my kids around just because he wanted to. He greets everyone at the door every time, and makes a point to know everyone personally. The directors have changed a few times over the years as have the teachers (Face it people-teaching and caring for young children is not always a life career for many young people!), but I have always found the vast majority of them to be friendly, loving, and energetic. The few I have not been so crazy about did not last long...Of course I have always been impressed with the curriculum that my children have been exposed to from a very early age, and to say there is no structure or teaching simply is not true. I am a K-5 school psychologist and I am familiar with child development as well as early childhood curriculum. If anything, Goddard attempts to teach and expose the children to things that are actually beyond the curriculum standards for Nortborough. Most important for me, however, has always been that my very young children were loved and cared for. Regarding this I have never had any doubts. These teachers come to work every day to do a very difficult job, and they LOVE these children! My kids have always gotten hugs and personalized attention, and I get funny, personal stories every day. My three children have always loved school and adored their teachers and I have never had any doubts about that. Now what else could a parent ask for?

Anonymous User

The Goddard School has to be the best school for any child of any age. The staff are amazing and they are always willing to work with you and your child for any need. Both of my children have been going there for the past 3.5 years and I am always so happy I have found them. There programs are very structured and the communication between all the staff and parents is exceptional!!! I would recommend The Goddard to any parent that needs child care. The kindergarten program is excellent. My older son attended first grade this past year and was more than ready on so many levels, reading, writing and math. This is my younger sons last year and we will very much miss everyone at The Goddard. They have made us feel like family. The owner is one of the nicest people I have ever met. He is so friendly and its nice to be greeted anytime of the day with a smile and a hello. He takes the time to personally know everyone. Im sad to say this is our last year at The Goddard but its been such a pleasure to have my children grow and learn here. I would recommend all parents to The Goddard for your children to have such structure they offer.

Jennifer Mitchell

My boys have been going to Goddard for the past 5 years and we couldnt be happier. My oldest son started at Goddard at 11 months old and stayed all through their kindergarten program. My youngest is now 4 and has been there since he was 3 months old. There is something really special about this daycare and I think it comes down to the people who run it. Dipak and Stephanie are very involved in each kids success and progress throughout the year. They are very attentive to each kids needs and most importantly - they create a sense of warmth throughout the school. Everytime I have needed flexibility - they have accomodated - understanding the ever changing needs of two working parents. They genuinely care about each child and each child makes them a part of their world. My sons have learned so much from their time at Goddard. I would highly recommend this daycare. If you are looking for a stuffy, cold and uppity place - do not come here. If you are looking for a safe place where your kids will be happy and learn new things everyday - then Goddard at Northborough is for you.