Sparks 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.

  • Everyone from the owner, director, and teachers are great. It is such a great environment for our child. I love the variety of activities they do.

    Ellie & Tommy & Catherine's Father

    Infant Classroom

  • Great school. Great staff. Your child will benefit from attending The Goddard School.

    Ariana's Father

    Preschool Classroom

  • This school provides an enriched, educational environment that has enabled her to develop her motor skills, reading skills, analytical skills, and language skills. They make learning fun and raise her awareness to other cultures. I love that they cover different artists through seeing the art work but also get to try to apply the techniques themselves. The teachers are also very patient and kind. We are lucky that our kids have had their Goddard experience at this school.

    Kai & Ruby's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • We love Goddard! We love the personal attention of the teachers and administrators. Everyone knows our son by name and he feels super comfortable there. I really like the learning activities and that they get plenty of playtime within the structure of the day.

    Calvert's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • The teachers are really engaged with my child learning and wellbeing.

    Landon & Chase's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • The structure of the educational program is one that stimulates the children on multiple levels. The administration, the teachers, and the staff are top notch, keeping the child's care and experience at the forefront. This approach provides an enriching environment for the child and a cooperative atmosphere with the parents. We couldn't be happier!

    Avery's Father

    Preschool Classroom

  • Amazing environment for my child to learn and play. Staff members who are caring, friendly and very skillful in preparing my child for Kindergarten.

    Ryan & Brianna's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • Large variety of programs the children love

    Nyla's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • Good development for my child and great parent communication

    Dominic's Mother

    Infant Classroom

  • I like the sense of community from the minute you walk in the door. I also appreciate the well defined structure of the lesson plans, and have really seen my children's listening and communication skills develop exponentially since starting only one month ago. Mostly, I like how much my kids love the school.

    Carter & Sylas's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • The teachers provide a wide variety of developmentally appropriate activites that promote play and learning. The school has a wonderful structure for communication and feedback about the daily activities of your child and his class.

    Mark & Graham's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • The detailed and well thought out cirrocumulus for all age groups; open communication between teachers and parents

    Caroline's Mother

    Infant Classroom

  • Turn-key and convenient

    Guy & Quinn's Father

    Pre-K Classroom

  • Updates from Tadpoles, friendly staff and teachers.

    Adam's Father

    Pre-K Classroom

  • Attention is paid to the educational and developmental needs of kids as young as a few months old. Also, daily progress reports are fantastic and allows parents to be part of their kids day.

    Ariana's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • The lesson plans are so impressive, and the activities are wonderful like yoga, rock tots. We love the teachers.

    Aaron's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • I like the fact that our children are learning through fun activities and projects. Furthermore, the daily reports that are emailed to the parents highlight their learning activities allows us parents to further engage in their learning.

    Tucker & Hudson's Father

    Preschool Classroom

  • I love the teachers, the great educational curriculum, and the variety of activities you have for the children. I also enjoy the overall positive and welcoming environment you have created for our family.

    Jaylen & Kayla-Simone's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • The care and affection from the staff, the wonderful curriculum with the exposure to the world and a good administration

    Rajaditya & Riddhima's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • The educational services that are provided within Goddard are designed for all diverse learners. In addition to each and every classroom being devised as a student centered learning environment. It is very evident that each and every staff member possess the knowledge and understanding of skills and techniques that enable them to spend more time on positive interactions with students on instructional activities.

    Kaiton's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • My children have been well prepared for kindergarten. They learn in a caring and fun environment.

    Alexander & Margaret's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • The consistent curriculum covering a wide range of topics and the inclusion of music, art, language and yoga classes.

    Kai & Ruby's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • The services are very comprehensive - much more advanced compared to other pre-school programs we know about in NJ or PA. We like the early language program (Spanish), sports and welness education, art program and of course early math and English language.

    Lucas & Johannes's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • It feels like family. I never worry about our son when he's there. I know he's getting a top notch education and having fun.

    Desmond's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • My children come home with a new knowledge every day. They have been coming to your center only for a month now, however they both come home with new experiences on daily basis. I came to pick them up when they played and learned at the same time. I value that tremendously.

    Ryan & Brianna's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

CHILD CARE AWARE®

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January 2020 - January 2030

MARYLAND ACCREDITATION

Maryland Accreditation is a voluntary process of program assessment that examines all aspects of quality in educational environments for young children including curriculum, interactions between teachers and children, health and safety, family engagement and professional preparation and development of faculty.

January 2015 - June 2026

MARYLAND EXCELS

LEVEL 5

Maryland EXCELS is a voluntary Quality Rating and Improvement System that awards ratings (up to 5 stars) to family providers, center-based and public school child care programs, and school age before and after school programs that meet increasingly higher standards of quality in key areas.

July 2015 - May 2024

MARYLAND STATE CHILD CARE ASSOCIATION

The Maryland State Child Care Association (MSCCA) is the premiere professional association for licensed child care and early learning centers operating in Maryland. Members are committed to providing the highest levels of cognitive, social/emotional, and physical development in safe and secure environments for the children entrusted to their care.

January 2013 - December 2023

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 2015 - January 2016
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