Bethlehem 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.

  • Our daughter Shea has being going to Goddard since she was about 1. She has had the most amazing teachers every year and she comes home everyday talking about how much she loves her school and her teachers. I have recommended Goddard many times and will continue to do so.

    Shea & Shane & Chase's Father

    Pre-K Classroom

  • Excellent administrators, caring teachers, and a wonderful facility combine to give our child a very happy & thorough educational experience. We are extremely happy and would gladly recommend Goddard to other parents.

    Oliver's Father

    Toddler Classroom

  • We have loved our Goddard experience! Every teacher our children have had in the 2 years we have been there have been so kind, caring, and knowledgeable. We have referred multiple families to the school because we have had such a wonderful experience, both in the warm and welcoming atmosphere and with the curriculum being taught to our children.

    Christian & Caden's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • Great teachers and administrative leadership. The team cares about the kids and their families. My daughter always has good things to say about her day, what she learned, her teachers and her friends! It’s a community not just a school.

    Xander & Evelyn's Mother

    Goddard Graduate

  • I love the Goddard School. I have had both of my children there since they were 12 weeks old. I feel my son has learned so much there over the last 3 years. The teachers and the curriculum are great. I wouldn't send my kids anywhere else! Thank you!

    Ethan & Haley's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • My children have learned so much during the 6+ years that we have been attending Goddard. My daughter was more than prepared for public Kindergarten, and both my kids have shown great ability to socialize and be kind to friends around them. The teachers work very hard and my kids have loved them all.

    Cassidy & Charlotte's Mother

    Goddard Graduate

  • Megan and the Goddard staff were amazing. Excellent facilities for students to create and have fun. The activities were age appropriate and allowed all kids to engage and have a positive experience.

    Harvyn's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • Ownership and staff make every child and parent feel as if they are part of a family. Everyone is extremely accommodating and helpful when you need it.

    George & Kali & Gianna's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • I love how all the administrators, teachers and staff call everyone by name. It shows that they care about all the children and their families which is one of the main reasons we love Goddard!

    Nina & James's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • Great atmosphere. Staff is amazing. You will feel a deep level of comfort knowing your child is in great hands and experiencing top notch education too.

    Aiden & Cole & Valentina's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • My son looks forward to going to Goddard every day! He loves all the learning and enrichment programs. Thanks!

    Hanning & Hanming's Mother

    Kindergarten Classroom

  • I love that my daughter loves her teacher and is learning so much. I also really like the director. With not being able to go in and see her teacher on a regular basis Meghan is really the “face” of Goddard. She does a wonderful job communicating with parents, is professional, and is just a kind, warm person.

    Savannah's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • My son loves attending the school and thanks us everyday for bringing him here. The energy and attention from the staff is unparalleled and we love seeing him so happy.

    Gabriel's Mother

    Summer Program

  • I already have recommended them to many parents! The teachers truly care about Gio and show him so much love. I’m amazed at the things he learns every day. I don’t worry about Gio at all when he’s at school because I know he’s in great hands!

    Gio's Mother

    Infant Classroom

  • High educational standards, clean building, some very good and caring teachers, Director and Owner will listen and respond to any concerns or issues, good hours, good location, great indoor and outdoor play areas, owner is always looking for ways to improve the school program.

    Nicholas & Lawrence's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • I like that they did a lot of field trips during the summer and engaged the kids to make it not feel like school. Very professional and had a eye for details that get overlooked when chasing profits like the Father’s Day party and school birthday party. We really appreciated the camp so far this year.

    Melissa & Gavin's Father

    Summer Program

  • My son is always so excited when we get to school in the morning! I love seeing the pictures of him doing so many things throughout the day and having a blast. He has learned so much since he started at Goddard. The school staff is amazing!

    Luca's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • I love the curriculum that Goddard provides for my toddler. He seems to be very happy in all the photos and learning so much, also the facility is very safe.

    Nicholas's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • I can't say enough good things about the Goddard School in Bethlehem. The teachers are wonderful, the administrative staff is very helpful and just overall a great environment for my children to learn. I would recommend this school to anyone looking for a place where their kids can be nurtured yet pushed to grow into little independent people.

    Lucas & Rose's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • Every teacher knows my child's name. You feel like you are part of the family. They're always thinking of new ideas to teach and activities to do.

    Hailey's Father

    Pre-K Classroom

  • The quality of your Kindergarten and Toddler programs are just great. I love getting their reports, and most of all, the awesome pictures of how much fun the boys are having!

    Scotland & Quinton's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • The staff is very well trained and demonstrate a sincere passion for each of the children. The quality of care is confirmed through the eyes of my child when they are eager to arrive at school and their desire to learn is present each day.

    Cheyanne's Mother

    Kindergarten Classroom

  • The owners are wonderful! Very friendly, professional, and understanding. With great leaderships results in a great team. So naturally the staff reflects this type of professionalism as well.

    Prince's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • Love the school, teachers and owners. My daughter has always been treated great and looks forward to school everyday. London has a great foundation for starting kindergarten and as parents we feel she is a step above in her academic skills due to what she has learned while attending Goddard school last 5 years.

    London & Sydney's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • Very professional. Very smiley people and every time I come to pick up my little girl they are always doing something fun. Love the place!!!

    Hazel's Father

    Toddler Classroom

  • The owners are really nice people who care about what they do. All the staff does great work.

    Declan's Father

    Toddler Classroom

  • Everything...you have a wonderful staff, they are all not only the best educators and teachers, but also are creative, versatile, knowledgeable and most importantly great with our children. I feel safe leaving my child in the Goddard staffs' care and know that he is growing and developing and learning each and every day in every facet of life.

    Brendan's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • My son has learned so much at Goddard school Bethlehem. The interactive learning through play has really opened his eyes to a new way of learning! He loves to learn and come home and tell us all about what he learns each day. He retains so much information, and I believe that is due to the excellent teachers and the way they teach. Thank you for all you do!

    Gavin's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • The Goddard School's curriculum perfectly balances learning and play, and gives my little one the flexibility he needs to thrive. I could not be happier with my experience at The Goddard School.

    Ransom's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

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

KEYSTONE STARS

Pennsylvania’s Keystone STARS program is an initiative of the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) to improve, support and recognize the continuous quality improvement efforts of early learning programs. The Keystone STARS Performance Standards provide the foundation for the program and are grouped into four levels – Standards, Training, Assistance, Resources and Support. Each level builds on the previous level and utilizes research-based best practices to promote quality early learning environments and positive child outcomes.

November 2011 - October 2020

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE FOR EDUCATION

Goddard’s Circle of Excellence Award for Education acknowledges 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 2018 - January 2019
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