Gainesville (Haymarket) 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 love the Goddard School. The teachers take such great care of our infant and our four year old son loves his teachers and class. The Goddard School is professional, extremely organized and has just created such a fantastic environment for our kids.

    Tanner & Layla's Mother

    Infant Classroom

  • Your teachers are friendly, personable, and focused on the children’s health, well-being and education. Your COVID mitigation processes made us comfortable in bringing our child back to Goddard. The facilities are fantastic. Well lit, organized, roomy, engaging for the kids. The curriculum is great and has prepared our previous Goddard kid well for school.

    Liam & Charli's Father

    Preschool Classroom

  • Great teachers who are receptive, attentive, and care about my toddler. She loves coming to school and Is disappointed when it’s not a school day.

    Logan & Audrey & Sadie's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • The teachers truly care. They are compassionate and caring but still manage to keep the children under control. The entire staff is professional and responsive

    Helena & Layla's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • Everyone there is invested in the children's education and building life skills. If they expanded to cover K-12 we'd stay here!

    Adelaide's Father

    Junior-K Classroom

  • Love the teachers and the admin staff! We know our little one is in great hands.

    Landon & Noah's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • Goddard is a welcoming, well run, structured preschool with a personal and loving touch. My daughter felt loved from day one and we are thankful for the time she had at Goddard!

    Collins's Mother

    Goddard Graduate

  • We love the Goddard school! They are extremely meticulous, kind, and treat our family like their own family. The facility is always spotless, the teachers are so loving, and my child begs to go every day. We always share our love for the Goddard school with all our friends and family.

    Emma & Blake's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • The care of the teachers to direct and nurture my child's physical and intellectual growth is outstanding. All staff provide key info on daily experiences, school updates, and needed changes. Goddard allows interactive input that makes parenting more progressive so as to help my son's development. They are a key part of my family's life and i am happy to have them.

    Xavian's Father

    Preschool Classroom

  • I love how much one on one time my child is able to get with the teachers. The class sizes being smaller allow the teachers to build a stronger bond with the students. I also love how quickly kids are learning, letter recognition at 2, wow!

    Everett's Mother

    Infant Classroom

  • Teachers are friendly. The Director and the teachers always greet my child by his name. It’s school is clean. The school has taken precautions during the pandemic. Excellent communication with parents. The owner is very friendly and is very involved.

    Juan Ignacio 's Mother

    Goddard Graduate

  • Everything! The teachers, admin staff, curriculum, facility, everything. The Goddard School has been our family for 6 years now.

    Skylar & Beau's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • I think you guys are doing great! I can tell my son loves bring there with his friends and teachers. I enjoy the photos I get sent to my email during the day.

    Joseph's Mother

    Infant Classroom

  • We like the teachers and staff at Goddard. We also like the cleanliness and sense of safety as well as the adherence to safe sleep practices.

    Gianna's Mother

    Infant Classroom

  • In the 2 years our daughter has been attending, we have seen little turnover in the teachers. She loves that she knows everyone there and we love that as well. A huge bonus is how safe we feel with her being there.

    Ariana's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • Simply, my child enjoys it.

    Aiden's Father

    Preschool Classroom

  • We love the teachers, they really care about my son. I also like how the front staff know my son (and us) by name. My son has really blossomed socially from a shy 3 year old to an outgoing, friendly, caring 4 year old. I feel confident that he will be ready for kindergarten next year.

    James's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • I love the family feel, the extension projects the kids do in PrekII. I love the facilities, the PTA and just all the fun that connects families together. Great place over all.

    Halima's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • The administration and staff are very detail oriented, caring and good educators. The school is always clean and sanitary. The events and extra curricular activities are a great bonus!

    Juliet & Joseph's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • I like the curriculum that comes in each day. They keep them physically and mentally occupied all day. It's great!

    Dexter's Father

    Toddler Classroom

  • I feel my child is well-cared for by teachers and administrators. And the school is clean and very safe and protected. I also like the communication systems set up, I feel like I know what’s going on in her day. There’s is a good balance between playtime and learning. All the teachers seem to like their jobs and care for the children, the teachers are so important. We’re very happy with your school!

    Norah's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • Goddard has been warm and inviting. Our son gets excited every morning to go visit with Miss Katie. The communication has been amazing and just within the matter of the first few weeks of him being there, we have noticed a drastic change in his developmental skills and language. We couldn't be more satisfied and are very happy we found Goddard for our son.

    Edward's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • The small class size; the education level of the teachers; the daily reports; and the fact that my son enjoys it are all things that I like about Goddard. All the weekend activities, like the breakfast with Santa, are wonderful too!

    Grayson's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • My daughter is always happy while she learns colors, numbers and practices her social skills in a safe environment. I’m extremely happy with my daughter’s teachers and how they provide support in every level in my daughter’s cognitive development. Also, the teachers are always happy and that radiates to the classroom and it is reflected in the daily smile of my daughter. Overall, I’m extremely thankful to be part of the Goddard family.

    Athena's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • I like the professionalisms, security, knowledge and honest care for the little people.

    Axel's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • My kids are learning so much and they are happy with their new friends. Great staff!! So happy we are there!!

    Teresa & Michael's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • We love the teachers and the daily reports we get every day.

    Josiah's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • The school is well run, and all the teachers we have had have done a great job with the kids.

    Neel & Maya's Father

    Toddler Classroom

  • Teachers, facilities, communication, and curriculum are all top notch.

    Luke's Father

    Infant Classroom

  • We've been impressed with the overall structure of the school and the professionalism of the staff. Everyone has been friendly and welcoming. The school is clean and bright and inviting.

    Vanessa & Alyssa's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • We like the on site owner who is always available to speak to or just to greet. We also like how the teachers handle the students. We have not seen an instance where we thought the teachers were interacting with the students too harsh or too mean. Our respects to the patience and caring the teachers demonstrate with all the student.

    Axel's Father

    Toddler Classroom

  • Goddard does a great job of communicating with parents, from snack menus to illnesses. The teachers are well-educated and patient. The facility appears clean and orderly. The classrooms are filled with fun, educational toys. The classroom size is small and the curriculum seems to consist of fun and creative learning exercises. My son especially enjoys summertime splash days!

    Grayson's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • The teachers are highly qualified and caring. The owners and directors have constant open communication and take deep interest in their families. The facility is always clean and secure. The Goddard School of Gainesville puts the kids' interests and needs at heart.

    Skylar & Beau's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • The teachers are nurturing, energetic and genuinely care about children in their classroom. The school is clean and sanitized effectively. Our son has flourished in motor and verbal areas. I feel confidant in having my son cared for.

    Lucas's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

MIDDLE STATES ACCREDITED

Accreditation by the Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools displays that the school meets the standards of quality of the Middle States Association and is committed to continuous improvement.

February 2023 - July 2027

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 2022 - June 2027

VIRGINIA QUALITY

LEVEL 1

The Virginia Quality community consists of leading child care centers, preschools, and family child care homes across the Commonwealth of Virginia. By joining Virginia Quality, early learning programs show their staff, families, and community that they are committed to quality for young children. Virginia Quality sets standards for quality and provides a path for continuous quality improvement.

October 2021 - October 2022

BEST PRESCHOOLS - NORTHERN VIRGINIA MAGAZINE

This award recognizes the best of the Northern Virginia area as voted by the readers of the Northern Virginia Magazine.

January 2020 - January 2021
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