Hendersonville 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.

We couldn't be more pleased with Goddard's methods - we feel our son is advancing quickly and we are amazed each week by things he says and what he has learned. Although he had 2-3 more years at Goddard, we have no doubt he will be more than ready for kindergarten, and we have loved all of his teachers so far. It is such a comfort to know that your child is being loved and cared for while you are at work all day. Thank you for all you do!

Ethan's Mother

Preschool Classroom
From an early age and in each classroom, your teachers focus on developing skills in each child that will help them to develop as a individual and prepare them for school and life!! Very exciting. Also, love the feature of being able to receive pictures of the kids throughout the day and receive their daily reports electronically. Your staff is wonderful. Thank you for yours and your staff's love and support for our children. The Friels

Noah & Alexandria & John Michael & Lucas's Mother

Toddler Classroom
Relationships. The admins and teachers truly seem to want to know me and my child. They listen and care if I have questions or concerns.

Susanna Jane & James's Mother

Infant Classroom
I feel the teachers create fun and challenging lesson plans for the children. I know my child has a fun day, but is also learning. Everyone is very friendly and the school is so clean.

Hudson's Mother

Pre-K Classroom
The professionalism, attention to detail, and focus on a curriculum based instruction are key components. Additionally the timely and detailed feedback to the parent is also a value

Isla & Liam's Father

Junior-K Classroom
the tadpole system integration has been awesome -- love the reports and the photos via email. both our boys are pushed educationally and, from feedback i get from them each day, a lot of what is being conveyed is sticking. i really like the notebook system and daily info we receive from the jr kindergarten class.

Jaxen & Ryder's Father

Preschool Classroom
I'm delighted with the way the teachers interact with the students and have their full attention. I also like the consistency of the staff. I haven't seen any turnover since we've been here. Children need consistency and they form a bond with their teachers that makes them feel secure

Olivia & Brooke's Legal Guardian

Preschool Classroom
I like that the lesson plans are tailored to meet the needs of each individual child and that the teachers get to make the plans themselves. I don't like the cookie cutter lesson plans where everyone is doing the same thing time after time. I also love the 21st Century Learning and hands on activities.

Hannah Joy's Mother

Junior-K Classroom
I love the fact that the teachers communicate with me to let me know what my child struggles with along with what he excels at. The staff is always welcoming and so helpful. My son loves going to school and learning new things with his class. It has been an all around enjoyable experience!

Xander's Mother

Preschool Classroom

HUMANITARIAN AWARD

The humanitarian award honors a School that ‘does well by doing good.’ This award is given to the school that has demonstrated selfless devotion to serving those in need and demonstrates a commitment to community outreach. This award recognizes the life-enriching programs the School has participated in and positive contributions the School has made through community outreach endeavors.

October 2022 - April 2023

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE FOR OPERATIONS

This award recognizes Schools with the highest-rated educational programs and exceptional operational efficiency. The School has gone above and beyond to provide the highest-quality and most consistent educational programs in every classroom.

January 2019 - 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

STAR QUALITY CHILDCARE FACILITY

This Tennessee state rating system is a voluntary program that recognizes childcare providers who meet a higher standard of quality. Once qualified for this program, providers can receive one, two or three stars to place on their license. Each star shows that a provider meets increasingly higher standards. The more stars a program has, the better the quality of care it offers to children.

September 2020 - August 2021

HUMANITARIAN AWARD

January 2018 - January 2019

NATIONAL GODDARD SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Each year, during National Teacher Appreciation Week, Goddard Systems, Inc. recognizes 4 outstanding Goddard School teachers, out of 8,000, for their excellence in early childhood education.

January 2018 - January 2019

PHILIP SCHUMACHER SCHOLARSHIP

The Philip Schumacher Scholarship was named for the retired President and CEO of Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI). This $10,000 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 his/her commitment to quality.

January 2016 - January 2017

BEST OF PARENTING

This award recognizes the best of the best in Sumner County as voted by the readers of Sumner Parent Magazine.

January 2015 - January 2016

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE PRESIDENT’S CLUB

Goddard’s Circle of Excellence President’s Club Award recognizes franchisees that meet the highest standards set by GSI 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 2015 - January 2016

HENDERSONVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

The Large Business Member of the Year Award goes to the member company that demonstrates financial success, progressive management, superior customer service and concern for the community.

January 2015 - January 2016