Boardman Reviews & Recognition

The love and commitment of our Goddard families inspires us every day. To help make each child’s learning experiences the best they can be, we are always happy to listen when parents share their expectations. Here’s what our families have to say.

  • We love seeing and hearing what Kiani does everyday! We feel the communication and attentiveness is beyond other daycares/schools.

    Kiani's Father

    Infant Classroom

  • Everything! The teachers, the curriculum, love the regular in-class activities and the summer camp activities/visitors. All around great experience!

    Avery & Andrew's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • I recommend Goddard to everyone. I love the teachers and staff. My kids have always really seemed to enjoy school, and the curriculum is great.

    Joseph & Mila's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • I feel so comfortable with my daughter there every day and never have to worry if she's being taken care of

    Noel's Mother

    Infant Classroom

  • Our experience at the Goddard School has been nothing short of amazing. I love the tadpoles updates, and my son loves his class and is always happy and excited for school.

    Gavin's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • The staff is incredible! I feel like they truly care for my daughter. She is always happy when I drop her off and pick her up.

    Maren's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • My daughter is learning and enjoying her time at school. They have also been very helpful in getting her potty trained.

    Avery & Carter's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • The staff really implement the learning standards that are posted. You can see my child grow and connect a lot of his growth to what they have been doing in school.

    Edward's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • The teachers and administrators are amazing. I have had very few concerns, but when I do it is promptly addressed. My kids love going to school here.

    Joseph & Mila's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • I appreciate how professional yet kind each staff member is. The structure and curriculum is important for each child’s development and there is always something fun planned. The Tadpoles app is great, too, so that we can discuss what was done at school that day and know how much they are eating. And the additional pictures are so fun to see!

    Reagan's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • We love the friendly, patient and educated staff! I love the daily reports. The school is very clean and organized. I absolutely the close knit family feel and how every teacher knows my child and looks out for him and his specific needs.

    Tate's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • I like how they take care of my kids. How polite and kind they are.

    Luiza & Bella's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • We love the structured class setting, on hands learning and the staff. The transition from another daycare to here has been amazing and so smooth. It's such a welcome change and the staff is very caring. Couldn't be happier.

    Kash's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • Friendly patience and companionate staff. Our daughter is always excited to go to school.

    Nina's Father

    Infant Classroom

  • I like that my child is safe, is developing and learning as he should be and the environment is clean!

    Baron & Klaus's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • Great facilities, very friendly and knowledgeable staff that are willing to go the extra mile. Would-and have- recommend to others!

    Sylvie & Evie's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • The teachers in the infant room are the best of the best. I feel like they love my child. And there is not better feeling in the world then dropping my child off somewhere where I feel 100% comfortable and never worry about her.

    Addison's Mother

    Infant Classroom

  • Very professional, love the staff and school and what they do all day . Our daughter has progressed so much . Very happy!

    Alexandria's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • Excellent curriculum Fun activities Flexible schedule Thoughtful teachers and administrators

    Addison's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • I enjoy the peace of mind knowing she is at a school that cares about her and providing her with the best possible experience. The school is clean, the staff is knowledgeable and she gets to participate in many fun activities throughout the week. We couldn't be happier with our decision to send our child to Goddard!

    Aja 's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • The ability to leave my children there for 6-8 hours and feel comfortable knowing they are being well cared for and being taught values. Thx for everything over the years. We love your school

    Lily & Jack's Father

    Pre-K Classroom

  • Love the staff and how they genuinely care about our child's development. We feel so confident and trusting in the entire staff, and enjoy the app that shows photos and videos of what she did that day. It puts our minds at ease knowing that she's in a great place while we're at work.

    June's Father

    Toddler Classroom

  • The caring staff, the programs, the great learning environment, and just about everything!

    Van's Father

    Pre-K Classroom

  • First rate child care. The rate of development for children at this school on an emotional and cognitive level is unbelievable. Combine this with a caring and positive work environment for those same children all equates to a recipe for success.

    Trenton's Father

    Preschool Classroom

  • We love that our children are cared for by staff who love them like we do. Programs like Taekwondo and sign language are highly loved by our Preschooler. The routines they establish with the students are very much appreciated. Thank you for all that you do!

    Easton & Theo's Father

    Preschool Classroom

  • i love the people there so much. They care for my daughter like their own child.

    Noel's Father

    Toddler Classroom

  • I truly enjoy watching my kids how they enjoy going to school. I have recently moved to the area from another country and it has been a blessing for my family because we found a school my children truly like. I also think they have a very professional personel.

    Enrique & Violeta's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • Our daughter, even though she is only 14 months, is learning so much at such a young age thanks to the wonderful staff at The Goddard School. Even on our initial visit of the school, we knew that was the school for her. We are extremely comfortable dropping her off there. I love how you can call and check in and speak directly to the teachers in her classroom. We love the learning process and that her days at school are full of exciting new experiences each day! So happy we chose Goddard!

    Viviana's Mother

    Infant Classroom

  • We love that we can trust and feel comfortable going to work everyday knowing our child is being cared for by great hands!

    Giuliana's Mother

    Infant Classroom

  • Good education Great teachers and staff Clean environment Proactive w my sons education

    Eli's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • I love the scheduled currriculum so I know that my son is engaged and learning. I like that there is a balance of different types of activities to help him develop empathy, social skills, reading, creativity, and physical development. He smiles when he sees his teachers which shows me that he is given personalized attention and that gives me peace of mind when I am at work, knowing that he is loved and nurtured.

    Quinn's Mother

    Infant Classroom

SECURE EDUCATION CONSULTANTS (SEC)

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January 2020 - January 2022

COGNIA™ ACCREDITED

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March 2015 - June 2021

STEP UP TO QUALITY - 5 STAR

Ohio's Step Up To Quality system is a voluntary quality rating system for ODJFS licensed childcare programs. It recognizes early care and education programs that exceed quality benchmarks over and above Ohio's licensing standards and makes it easy to find a great childcare and early learning program for your child. Step Up To Quality programs earn one to five stars – the more stars, the better. Each star signals a higher standard of staff qualifications, lower staff to child ratios and the use of assessment tools to plan individualized early learning activities.

March 2015 - June 2021

TOWN CRIER READER'S CHOICE

This award recognizes the best in the Boardman area -- as voted by the readers of the Town Crier.

January 2011 - January 2012

HEALTH & SAFETY AWARD

The Health & Safety Award honors the top franchisee or franchisees who have gone above and beyond to provide the highest health and safety standards for the children.

January 2005 - January 2006
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