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Our children LOVE coming to school. They cheer in the parking lot every morning. We feel safe and they learn so much. It feels personalized and welcoming.
Parker & Riley's Mother
Toddler Classroom
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We've been happy about our experiences with the teachers and staff. Also like the structure and pictures through the day.
Layla & Camila & Eliana's Father
Infant Classroom
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Everything!! The facility and staff are warm and friendly. Communication is great. Our child lives going there, had so much fun and is learning so much!
McKensie's Mother
Kindergarten Classroom
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Extremely friendly, genuine care for the children and a fun atmosphere to learn in.
Ilyanna's Mother
Preschool Classroom
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The teachers and staff are amazing! The school works extremely hard to ensure they’re providing the best education to our kids. We are so thankful for the activities they plan and all that our child has learned.
Landon & Amelia's Mother
Preschool Classroom
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We love our Goddard school and teachers. Everyone is professional but treat our children like family. I trust them as if they were. Keep doing what you’re doing
David John & Carter James's Father
Pre-K Classroom
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I love how they make my children feel loved and welcomed everyday. When they are sick they ask how they are doing. They care for my children the same way I do!
Celeste & Mario's Mother
Preschool Classroom
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The teachers in the infant room do an amazing job caring for my little one. They are also great at communicating with my husband and I.
Adelina's Mother
Toddler Classroom
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Management, ratios, quality of instruction, communication
Ruby & Ellis's Mother
Preschool Classroom
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I cannot say enough about the Goddard school in Goodyear. The admin staff, the teachers are all wonderful!
Owen & Mylo's Mother
Goddard Graduate
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Great staff and educational development for the children.
Keely's Mother
Goddard Graduate
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We love this school!! Everyone is amazing and my daughter loves it here!!
Eva's Mother
Pre-K Classroom
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Very friendly, great with the kiddos and most of all my daughter loves all the children and staff!
Karli's Father
Pre-K Classroom
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Home away from home- caring staff and stimulating environment.
Eleen & Jad's Father
Goddard Graduate
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The teachers and staff are phenomenal. My kids adore their teachers.
Addison & Jensen's Mother
Toddler Classroom
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Friendly teachers and staff. Clean room. Teachers are experienced and you can tell they’re not just there to babysit your kid and that they’re teaching them things.
Maddox's Mother
Goddard Graduate
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Such a great staff and teachers! My daughter has been more independent and social! It’s so nice to see how much she has learned since starting.
Carlene's Mother
Goddard Graduate
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We love the activities that my children do and I have noticed a dramatic improvement my daughter's interaction and verbal skills.
Mia's Father
Goddard Graduate
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The management and leadership of Goddard are calm, caring, and very open with communication.
Soren & Christian's Father
Goddard Graduate
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Great staff who are all warm and friendly. Always responsive to questions and my child is happy when I pick her up. Love the communication and photos I get throughout the day. First class!
Charlotte's Mother
Goddard Graduate
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They have fostered the development of our children, helping to identify areas we need extra help with and referring us to resources. although our children have been through some challenges we feel that the staff at Goddard has remained committed to their growth.
Evelyn & Liam & Elliott “Eli” 's Mother
Preschool Classroom
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I LOVE seeing pictures of my son on the daily reports. I also love how friendly the staff is and how willing they are to always answer any questions I have. They truly make you feel like your child is their child and they’re more than willing to accommodate any requests you might have.
Josiah's Mother
Toddler Classroom
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A great place for your child to learn in an environment that is welcoming.
Riley's Father
Kindergarten Classroom
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Love the staff and the organization of the school
Nigel & Cameron's Mother
Pre-K Classroom
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The administrators know each child by name.
Isabella's Father
Goddard Graduate
COGNIA® ACCREDITED
Cognia (cognia.org) is a global organization with a holistic approach to continuous improvement of education through accreditation and certification, assessment, professional learning and customized improvement services.
January 2024 - January 2031
QUALITY FIRST
5 STARS
Quality First – a signature program of First Things First – partners with regulated early childhood providers to make quality improvements that research proves help children birth to 5 thrive, such as education for teachers to expand their expertise in working with young children. It also supports parents with information about what to look for in quality early childhood programs that goes beyond health and safety to include a nurturing environment that supports their child’s learning.
September 2024 - September 2026
REGIONAL GODDARD SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR
INFANTS
Our Goddard School is proud to have a Goddard School Teacher of the Year! Each year, Goddard Systems recognizes outstanding Goddard School teachers for their excellence in early childhood education.
May 2024
OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
The Outstanding Customer Experience Award is presented annually. It recognizes those that have developed a culture within their Goddard School that ensures members of their management team and faculty provide the highest level of customer service to current and prospective Goddard families.
March 2024 - March 2025
CHILD CARE AWARE®
Child Care Aware is the nation's most respected hub of information for parents and child care providers. A program of Child Care Aware of America, Child Care Aware helps families learn more about the elements of quality child care and how to locate programs in their communities. Child Care Aware also provides child care providers with access to resources for their child care programs.
January 2020 - January 2030
BEST CHILD CARE - WEST VALLEY VIEW
This annual award is chosen by the readers of the West Valley View publication. Readers vote for their favorite businesses, attractions and services.
January 2020 - January 2023
HUMANITARIAN AWARD
The Humanitarian Award honors a School that ‘does well by doing good.’ This award is given to the school that has demonstrated selfless devotion to serving those in need and demonstrates a commitment to community outreach. This award recognizes the life-enriching programs the School has participated in and positive contributions the School has made through community outreach endeavors.
January 2019 - January 2020
MARKET OF EXCELLENCE
The Market of Excellence Award is presented annually and acknowledges a market that has demonstrated the best collaborative effort in representing The Goddard School in their community.
January 2018 - January 2019
NATIONAL GODDARD SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Our Goddard School is proud to have a Goddard School Teacher of the Year! Each year, Goddard Systems recognizes outstanding Goddard School teachers for their excellence in early childhood education.
January 2015 - January 2016
LEADERSHIP AWARD
The Leadership Award recognizes the top franchisee or franchisees based on their leadership and their mentoring of fellow franchisees. These franchisees demonstrate an unwavering belief in the Goddard system.
January 2012 - January 2013