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This is our first year with The Goddard School. It is such a positive environment for our children. They are happy to go to school each day and have made great progress in their education. The entire faculty is friendly and welcoming. The building is bright, cheerful, and safe. The constantly changing themes and artwork keep things interesting. We will certainly miss Goddard when the twins start kindergarten this fall!
Aaron & Alexis's Mother
Pre-K Classroom
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The Goddard School has been nothing but AMAZING for my son - he has learned so much and such a short period of time. I am truly amazed. The teachers are also amazing!
Branson's Mother
Toddler Classroom
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My wife and I truly appreciate the time and dedication that the employees bring to the Goddard School. Add the fact that our 6 year enjoyed her time there and began public schools having been well prepared from her experience and time while at Goddard, it was not a tough decision to enroll our 2 year old there beginning in the Fall.
Audrey & Caroline's Father
Kindergarten Classroom
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Our 2 children have been in the The Goddard School at Rivers Bend since they were babies. Now they are in 4th and 2nd grade and still attend the after hours daycare. Stephen and Paula's dedication and their team's passion for child care and education is admirable. It is especially important for parents that have a busy schedule to have a place were we know our kids are going to be safe and also will have educational activities. We have been blessed. Frank Duarte
Demi & Francisco's Father
Before/After School Program
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My baby is loved as a family member with Ms Edie and Ms Lavern. I feel she is safe and I can work at peace. Steve is the best, I can't thank him enough for opening a space for my baby in Jan as I was out of options for daycare and had to go back to work.
Mark & Andrea & Ashley's Mother
Infant Classroom
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Not only does my daughter learn new things faster than I can keep up with, but the staff has made us all feel like family! My daughter has flourished in the care of Goddard, and I could not be more grateful for the peace of mind they have given me when I'm at work.
Arden's Mother
Preschool Classroom
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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
COGNIA™ ACCREDITED
Cognia (cognia.org) is a global organization with a holistic approach to continuous improvement of education through accreditation and certification, assessment, professional learning and customized improvement services.
June 2021 - June 2026
BRAND AMBASSADOR AWARD
The Brand Ambassador Award acknowledges a franchisee that has gone above and beyond Goddard’s system standards to keep its facility and program current and competitive while meeting the highest standards in the areas of quality assurance, business operations, brand standards, marketing, advertising and public relations.
January 2019 - January 2020
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 2019 - January 2020
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 2014 - January 2015
BEST OF THE TRI-CITIES
This award recognizes the best in the Tri-Cities area as voted by the readers of the Progress-Index Newspaper.
January 2013 - January 2014
RICHMOND MAGAZINE'S BEST OF LIST
This award recognizes the best in the Richmond area as voted by the readers of Richmond Magazine.
January 2013 - January 2014
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 2012 - January 2013