The Goddard School

1035 Middletown Rd, Hummelstown, PA 17036, USA

Address:	1035 Middletown Rd, Hummelstown, PA 17036, USA
Phone:	+1 717-566-2273
Site:	goddardschool.com
Rating:	4.9

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Tony E

I would not recommend entrusting your precious little one to the Hummelstown, PA facility. They are crooks and take pride in scamming people out of their money and calling it a registration fee. My husband and I went into their Hummelstown PA franchise in March. We were given a tour and informed of the many advantages to sending our 3 year old daughter to their school. After careful consideration, we spoke with the in-house owners about our specific needs. We were looking for part time care, four days out of the week consisting of Tuesday-Friday. The owners were very pleasant in letting us know that they did not have anything avaliable right away because this particular classroom had reached capacity. However, theyd expected to have something avaliable by the end of Summer, early Fall, but we were informed that wed be contacted if they had anything sooner. My husband and i reluctantly agreed and submitted their required $150 registration fee and filled out the needed paperwork in order to place her on the waitlist. In April, I called in to see if anything had changed. Surly it hadnt. I proceeded to call once or twice a month to check for changes. Meanwhile, we had to find alternative childcare. We are now in Mid July. Today I received a phone call from one of the Goddard Hummelstown, Pa employees who notified us that they had a four day opening coming up but it was for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. I reminded them that this would not work with our schedules as we were in need of Tuesday-Friday care. Since its been about 4-5 months with no upcoming openings for summer or Fall at this point and our daughter will soon be enrolled in kindergarten I asked if it would be possible to refund the $150 registration fee. The young lady we spoke too was unable to provide an answer so I was placed on a brief hold to speak with one of the owners. Cindy (one of the owners) was very rude, unprofessional, dismissive, did not listen to reason, and laughed when I asked if we were able to negotiate a refund. Cindy made it clear that the $150 registration fee was NON-REFUNDABLE under any circumstance and that they would normally charge an additional upfront 2 weeks worth of childcare cost whether or not they have a position avaliable. I let Cindy know that this was not good buisness dismissing a potential consumer and that I would be writing a review on my experiences. Cindy stated "thats fine," I was so overwhelmed with misunderstanding and heartbreak as to how someone could be so pretentious. I would just like to inform my readers that before you submit any money or agree to any contract please make sure that you are covered. My husband and I are now out of $150 that could have been put to better use. Please reconsider before taking your little one to this facility. I would not trust leaving my little one in their care. If I were treated this way, Id hate to see how they are treating children that are in their care. This post was written by Lisa E. But posted using husbands acct.

Leah Yetter

The Goddard School of Hershey, PA is a wonderful school for your children. I cannot recommend it enough. The leadership there is fantastic. They are very focused on creating the best environment possible for their children. They really take the time to get to know all the families and really make you feel like you are part of their family. It never ceases to amaze me that they remember every child’s name, let alone so much about them and their families. The teachers are so warm and loving towards the children and truly care about them. One morning my 2 year old son was being stubborn (shocking, I know) and didn’t want to get moving, get dressed, etc. When I said, “do you want to go see Miss Danielle [his teacher]?” he responded with, “okay!!” and immediately let me get him dressed and ready. That speaks volumes to me as a mother about the care he is receiving. I also love how the teachers keep you updated with their lessons and my son’s progress. I love getting the daily report (via my phone!) that tells me all of the activities they did that day. Another thing I love is that they send you a couple pictures of your child throughout the day. For me, it makes being away from my son during those hours a little easier when I get to see he is having fun. It makes me feel more connected to his day, even though I’m at work. Previously, we had our son in a daycare that was basically next to my work. We now go out of our way every day to take him to The Goddard School of Hershey, and I have never once regretted making that switch. I will gladly make that drive and give up that time for the peace of mind it gives me. The Goddard School of Hershey is leaps and bounds better than his previous school, and I had no idea how inadequate the other school was until we became a part of the Goddard family. If you are looking for a preschool for your child, you will not regret choosing The Goddard School of Hershey! I simply cannot say enough about them.

Amanda McClendon

We couldnt be more pleased with the care our child is provided. The family environment is comforting for a full time working parent, and I feel as though her education and development is their priority every day. They make a huge effort to include parents in the daily accomplishments their children via multiple email updates with pictures throughout the day, which makes me feel Im not missing out on quite so much while at work. The school encourages and nurtures cultural diversity both in the student/family population and within the curriculum. The facility itself is clean/organized and the faculty are always friendly and know every single student by name! Many of the teachers have been there since opening in 2012 when my child started there as a baby, and to me that speaks volumes about the dedication the teachers have to the children and that they are treated well themselves by the employer. Happy teachers mean happy kids in my opinion! Not only have they retained an incredible staff, there are many families that have also been a part of this school since day 1, some with multiple children as their families have grown, again speaking volumes about the family environment and quality education that is provided. Additionally, they follow strict guidelines regarding food safety, allergy awareness and hygiene-believe me I have received many emails regarding slip ups if I dont properly label my childs food items etc, again reassuring me that my child and the other children in her classroom/school are their priority.

A B Stranges

The Goddard School of Hershey, PA, is an amazing center for young children! We were one of the first families to transfer to the brand new facility when they opened in the fall of 2011, and never second-guessed our decision. From the start, leadership at The Goddard School made certain that they were on top of the curriculum being developed, and the faculty and how they were interacting with the children and families. The environment for our son (an only child, age 4 when he started) was welcoming, warm, and balanced (academic, social, manners, extra programs - i.e., book club; Jump Bunch; Soccer Shots). His teachers kept us in the loop on his progress, as well as advised of when he was having issues with following rules and listening, encouraging consistent direction/feedback at both home and school. The Goddard School quickly became an extension of our family. As our son moves on to elementary school, we will miss our Goddard family, but have already been encouraged to come back for events and special occasions. We would highly recommend The Goddard School of Hershey to any family looking for an enriching educational and creative program for their children. They make friends, learn structure, and are encouraged to express themselves - what more could a family ask for when searching for a care provider for their young children.