Lakewood Ranch 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.

  • The staff is warm and inviting and the teachers are knowledgeable and caring. My girls are excited to go to school each morning with smiles on their faces!

    Scarlett & Sloan's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • Our kids have been exposed to so many topics and love learning! The curriculum is always making things fun with themes the kids can get excited about. Staff & teacher turnover is really low compared with other preschools in the area. And most of all teachers really get to know each child and truly cares about them.

    Nova & Ethan's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • I absolutely love this school. After only one month my daughters brain has completely lit up and I can see she’s gaining so many skills. The teachers and staff are so kind

    Reagan's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • I LOVE Everything about the school! I have been at the school for over 6 years now and have had two girls go throught it. There isn't another childcare facility I would ever want to care for my children. They are on it from start to FINISH :)

    Kaylei & Jordyn's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • Everyone that works there genuinely loves and supports every single child. As a result I feel extremely comfortable leaving my son in their care. Dianne feels like a part of our family. The moment that I saw her I knew that the school would be the perfect fit. I was her son’s teacher when he was in middle school. It was a sign. Then after meeting several teachers I knew for a fact that this school is the best thing that ever happened to Christopher as well as our family.

    Christopher's Father

    Pre-K Classroom

  • Personal attention and time dedicated to learning each child. Also, a curriculum with structured activities for diverse learning opportunities.

    Madelyn's Mother

    Infant Classroom

  • I can’t say anything bad about the Goddard experience at all. They have gone above my expectations and really taught my kids skills that have helped them beyond their school. I am actually enrolling my third child and feel absolutely grateful for finding such a great place all of them to start their early learning experience. Top notch all the way.

    Benjamin Benjy & Joshua & Arden Lily's Father

    Preschool Classroom

  • I wish Sophia would have gone to Goddard from day one but we are so happy that we are there now

    Sophia's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • First and foremost the care of our children. Everyone has such a friendly and positive attitude. It is a welcoming environment. The daily activities and reporting system well planned and delivered.

    Violet & August's Father

    Infant Classroom

  • The school has very friendly and professional teachers and directors. I feel confident that my children are in good hands when I leave and their happiness and safety is important to the staff. There is good communication between the teachers and parents. The school is bright and clean and the classes are large with fun activities fir the kids. Big windows they can see out of. Fun playgrounds and gym. Cool guests that my kids like including musicians and animal caretakers.

    Kenny & Andrew's Father

    Toddler Classroom

  • We love the family friendly atmosphere. The staff truly care for our child and that means everything to us.

    Micah & Josiah's Father

    Preschool Classroom

  • The staff members are friendly and the communication is fantastic. I really like the app and the personal contact with teachers.

    Declan & Cora's Mother

    Infant Classroom

  • I enjoy the teachers active involvement with each child and parent. My son is definitely ahead of other children who don't go to Goddard.

    Chase's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • Great program, great people, love everything about this school:)

    Gavin's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • Outstanding level of professionalism. You provide what I believe to be the safest cleanest and most developmental-centric enviroment for my child.

    Luis's Father

    Toddler Classroom

  • I love everything about the Goddard school! My daughter always learns so much and the teachers are excellent with the kids

    Brenna's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • The attention my child receives, the positive environment, the quality staff.

    Myla's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • The communication, the teachers, the fact that I can leave my children and not worry about their well being.

    Ty & Evelyn & Ben's Mother

    Infant Classroom

  • All of the staff are excellent, Connor learned so much in his time there and Peyton is off to a great start.

    Connor & Peyton's Father

    Toddler Classroom

  • I love the very encouraging learning curriculum, the teachers are all thoughtful, positive and caring for the well being of our children. The administration staff is very attentive and on top of anything that needs to be done administratively.

    Ethan's Father

    Preschool Classroom

  • I feel like my son is in a great place where not only someone takes great care of him, he also learns a lot. Great school!

    Samuel's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • Literally everything...from the teachers to the ciriculium to the positive interpersonal social environment created by all staff members.

    Luis's Father

    Preschool Classroom

  • The teachers are amazing and truly care about the children.

    Daniel & Owen's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • The infant teachers are awesome. Everyone that takes care of my baby make me feel like she is well taken care of and happy while I am away, which is a great feeling.

    Hazel's Mother

    Infant Classroom

  • Clear communication, great safety protocols, great teachers.

    Copeland & Everett's Father

    Pre-K Classroom

COGNIA™ ACCREDITED

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December 2011 - May 2027

CHESS AT THREE

Chess At Three is the authority in early childhood chess; the program understands the profound benefits of chess and the effectiveness of learning through storytelling. The Chess At Three approach teaches much more than the rudimentary rules of chess. Chess At Three students also learn: The Importance of Sportsmanship, Literacy, Chess History, and Math, just to name a few. Lessons include interactive moments, physical movements (chessercizes), and guidelines for game play at each level of development.

January 2020 - January 2022

GOLD SEAL QUALITY CARE PROGRAM

The Gold Seal Quality Care program, administered through the Florida Department of Children and Families, recognizes nationally accredited childcare facilities that provide a high level of quality in their care and supervision of children.

January 2020 - January 2022

ASSESSMENT TOOL – CPAA

The Children’s Progress Academic Assessment (CPAA) is an early childhood assessment system that assists teachers in making informed and individualized instructional decisions. CPAA grew out of decades of research at Columbia University and has been used by schools, districts and state agencies nationwide. Stress-free and developmentally appropriate for young learners, this program assesses each student¹s level of comfort with major early literacy and mathematics concepts.

January 2018 - January 2019
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