Hillsborough 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.

  • Wonderful place that shapes young minds! Thoughtfully planned curriculum with tons of fun, teaches great values, caring teachers who go above and beyond, excellent hygiene practices.

    Adhyan & Ayaan's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • The main difference of Goddard from my past school is the level of communication provided to the parents. Top notch!

    Mateo's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • Excellent environment for my child’s emotional and physical development. Stafff are dedicated and friendly. Thank you.

    Eliana's Father

    Toddler Classroom

  • We love the Goddard School! Susan and all of the staff have been absolutely wonderful. Our kids are happy and well cared for and the facility is very clean. We recommend Goddard to anyone that asks!

    Kaysan & Kamran's Mother

    Infant Classroom

  • The teachers and office staff are all warm and inviting. The school is immaculate and everything is organized. The playground is great quality.

    Samantha & Ethan's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • I love Goddard of Hillsborough. I feel very comfortable entrusting my children to their staff. They having created an extremely warm and nurturing environment for students to learn and be creative.

    Luciana & Samuel's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • What isn't there to love about The Goddard School? The owners, staff, and teachers are all absolutely wonderful. When I leave, I know my children are in great hands. I have seen how my children have grown under their care, while incorporating age appropriate instruction. With Goddard, comes quality. Thank you Goddard!

    David & Norah's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • Choosing a daycare for your young children is one of the most important and difficult decisions in parenting. We couldn't be happier with everything at the Goddard school- from the directors, teachers, and staff to the cleanliness and safety protocols to the overall experience of our children- everything is superb. We are very thankful to have found the perfect fit for our family.

    Penelope & Finnegan's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • Everything! The staff, administration, cleanliness, classrooms, everyone is happy and our child is welcomed every day with smiles and excited to be at school!!

    Victoria & Nicholas & Michael's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • Mr. Tim knew my name the first day he saw me and it might not seem like a lot but it meant a lot to me. My son is learning so much he is so far ahead and we are very pleased with how Goddard has taken care of our son. The building is clean and the staff is friendly. Just a great experience all around.

    Thomas's Father

    Toddler Classroom

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

NAEYC ACCREDITED

LEVEL 1

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accredits early childhood programs according to health, safety and education standards. The standards are intended to provide a reliable and accountable accreditation system to encourage the field of early childhood education to strive for a new level of excellence.

September 2021 - October 2026

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE FOR EDUCATION

The Circle of Excellence Award for Education acknowledges Goddard Schools that provide the highest-quality and most consistent educational programs in every classroom. To be considered for the award, each School must earn one of the top two ratings of its state’s licensing program, become accredited by at least one of the four primary accreditors or achieve P21 (Partnership for 21st Century Learning) Exemplar status. Schools that earn this award represent some of the top education programs in our system.

January 2021 - January 2023

P21 EXEMPLAR - PARTNERSHIP FOR 21ST CENTURY SKILLS: A NETWORK OF BATTELLE FOR KIDS

The mission of P21: A Network of Battelle for Kids (BFK) is to serve as a catalyst to position 21st century readiness at the center of American K-12 education by building collaborative partnerships among education, business, community and government leaders. P21, now a network of BFK, will continue to support a vision for learning to ensure 21st century readiness for every student. The Goddard School strives to provide the best possible learning environment, educational framework and professional development opportunities.

January 2020 - January 2022

SECURE EDUCATION CONSULTANTS (SEC)

Secure Education Consultants is a company owned and operated by former US Secret Service Agents designed to help us take our safety and security to the highest level possible. SEC is a group of highly-skilled security and protection experts. The SEC team specializes in analyzing facilities, developing Emergency Preparedness Plans, and preparing faculty and staff to appropriately confront emergencies of all kinds.

January 2020 - January 2022

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 2017 - January 2018

BEST OF SOMERSET COUNTY READERS' CHOICE - COURIER NEWS

This award recognizes the best in Somerset County as voted by the readers of Courier News.

January 2017 - January 2018

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

The Circle of Excellence Award recognizes franchisees for elevating the Goddard School brand, reputation and business performance through outstanding achievements in education and operational delivery. The Circle of Excellence program represents the very best of the system and reflects Goddard’s mission and values.

January 2016 - January 2018

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 2016 - January 2017

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

The Circle of Excellence Award recognizes franchisees for elevating the Goddard School brand, reputation and business performance through outstanding achievements in education and operational delivery. The Circle of Excellence program represents the very best of the system and reflects Goddard’s mission and values.

January 2008 - January 2015

PHILIP SCHUMACHER SCHOLARSHIP

The Philip Schumacher Scholarship was named for the retired President and CEO of Goddard Systems. The scholarship is presented annually to a franchisee who exemplifies managing an outstanding business, commitment to maintaining and improving The Goddard School brand as well as being valued by their community and respected by fellow franchisees for their commitment to quality.

January 2009 - January 2010

DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

The Director of the Year Award is given to a Goddard School director who illustrates educational leadership, is a mentor to other faculty members at the School and helps create an atmosphere that encourages children to experience the most genuine form of learning.

January 2009 - January 2010

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

The Circle of Excellence Award recognizes franchisees for elevating the Goddard School brand, reputation and business performance through outstanding achievements in education and operational delivery. The Circle of Excellence program represents the very best of the system and reflects Goddard’s mission and values.

January 2006 - January 2007

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

The Circle of Excellence Award recognizes franchisees for elevating the Goddard School brand, reputation and business performance through outstanding achievements in education and operational delivery. The Circle of Excellence program represents the very best of the system and reflects Goddard’s mission and values.

January 2003 - January 2005

QUALITY ASSURANCE

The Quality Assurance Award is presented to the Goddard School with the highest average QA score.

January 2000 - January 2001

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 2000 - January 2001
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