Centerville 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.

  • All of the teachers and staff are absolutely wonderful. My child loves going to Goddard every morning and we have seen him grow in so many ways.

    Warren's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • Excellent teachers and staff. Always friendly and provide a wonderful curriculum for the kids

    Kenneth & Kaiden's Mother

    Infant Classroom

  • Exceptional Staff, curriculum, openness and cleanliness of building, outside school hour fun activities put on, Kelly, Leslie and Angela, the families that go there... all reasons that make it an exceptional experience.

    Mason's Mother

    Kindergarten Classroom

  • The teachers truly care about my children. They know what milestones they should be reaching and work to help my children reach them. I feel safe leaving my children at the Goddard School. Excellent teachers and office staff.

    Sophia & Liam & Levi's Mother

    Kindergarten Classroom

  • Structured classroom Feedback given to parents each day on child's activities Qualified teachers Open door policy Friendly and approachable administration

    Brandon & Brielle's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • The creative emphasis on learning. The curriculum is catered to particular topics each week to allow for positive learning reinforcements.

    Weston & Aida's Mother

    Kindergarten Classroom

  • From the moment we came in for a tour, everyone at Goddard made us feel like part of a community, not just another spot to fill in the building. Everyone knew my daughter’s name from the get go, which helped her acclimate to her new setting. We just started this month but already love everything about our Goddard family!

    Harper's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE FOR OPERATIONS

The Circle of Excellence Award for Operations recognizes Goddard Schools with the highest-rated educational programs and exceptional operational efficiency. Franchisees who earn this award have established a strong management team and cohesive work culture that empowers faculty and staff to execute a high-quality education program that delivers a warm, positive experience for children. Schools that earn this award represent some of the most well-run businesses in our system.

January 2021 - January 2023

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE FOR OPERATIONS

The Circle of Excellence Award for Operations recognizes Goddard Schools with the highest-rated educational programs and exceptional operational efficiency. Franchisees who earn this award have established a strong management team and cohesive work culture that empowers faculty and staff to execute a high-quality education program that delivers a warm, positive experience for children. Schools that earn this award represent some of the most well-run businesses in our system.

January 2019 - January 2020

STEP UP TO QUALITY - 3 STAR

3 STAR

Ohio’s Step Up To Quality program is a voluntary five-star quality rating and improvement system. It recognizes early care and education programs that exceed quality benchmarks over and above Ohio's licensing standards. Each star signals a higher standard of staff qualifications and planned early learning activities.

March 2013 - November 2019

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 2009 - January 2012

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE PRESIDENT’S CLUB

The Circle of Excellence President’s Club Award recognizes franchisees that meet the highest standards set by Goddard Systems in the areas of health and safety, curriculum, overall quality, punctual reporting and business operations. Eligibility is limited to franchisees that achieved the highest level of excellence, scoring in the top ten percent in each category.

January 2007 - January 2008

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 2005 - January 2006

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

The Rookie of the Year Award recognizes the rookie Goddard School that has met the highest standards in the areas of overall quality, health & safety, curriculum and business operations.

January 2001 - January 2002

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.

January 1997 - January 2002
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