Henrico (Short Pump) 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.

  • The teachers are well-trained, very warm/loving, and dedicated. Also, we were VERY pleased with how teachers and administrators handled an emergency situation. We feel our daughter is safe and well cared for.

    Majorie's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • I like the feedback provided by the teachers. The appropriate themes and weekly activities bring a good amount of structure.

    David (Trey)'s Mother

    Junior-K Classroom

  • I love the diversity and attention to detail and organization.

    Jacob 's Mother

    Kindergarten Classroom

  • The Goddard School is a very loving and welcoming environment. They really care about the children and it shows My kids are learning something new everyday. I love when my sons come home and they are doing or saying something new. I love the curriculum and the fact that they learn so many different things like Spanish and yoga. I also love that they send daily reports and pictures through an app on my phone. I don't have one complaint about the Goddard School.

    Mekhi & Aiden's Mother

    Infant Classroom

  • Everything!

    Jack's Mother

    Kindergarten Classroom

  • High Standards, Structure, Investment in Quality staff and children.

    Colston's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • The tadpole app and daily communications are fantastic. I like being able to keep up with what she is doing each day. She is also very happy :)

    Mia Bella's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • Dance&music, creative art,languages.

    Koki's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • Strong program with sound structure. It amazes me that the things you present to the kids seem small but you see big results when they are at home. The minute you even think that they are not learning anything, your child rattles off 1-10 in Spanish while walking through a parking lot. Just one of many examples.

    Briggs's Father

    Toddler Classroom

  • High educational standars, very well qualified teachers, well thought curriculum.

    Stefan's Mother

    Kindergarten Classroom

  • That your approach is individualized for each child, depending on their needs and situation.

    Louis's Mother

    Infant Classroom

  • Great curriculum, clean environment, my child is happy

    Carter & Hayden & Riley's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • The teachers have been very instrumental in my child's interest in reading and writing.

    Jackson & Annie's Mother

    Kindergarten Classroom

  • I like that there is a vast well rounded curriculum

    Lucy's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • The love and warmth the teachers provide to the children. The interactive learning activities, and the growth of socialization skills.

    Matthew Walker's Father

    Preschool Classroom

  • Trust the administration and teachers. They are the only people I have met in our 10 year relationship that are better at developing my children than we are!

    Leah's Father

    Pre-K Classroom

  • Professional and organized, but delivered in a way that's loving and nurturing.

    Samantha & Madison & Carter's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • EVERYTHING!

    Price B. Hodges & Mark's Mother

    Kindergarten Classroom

  • Three Key things 1) Goddard School curriculum is competitive, for each stage of growth their respective academic plan fits the majority of the kids. 2)They try to adopt new things which helps the kids for better transition to Kindergarten. 3)Value for your money.

    Rohith & Anjana's Father

    Preschool Classroom

  • I love the way that learning is made fun and that it is such a family environment! They offer so many special programs beyond the regular daytime curriculum that help bring not only the kids but their families together as well

    Caleb & Hannah's Mother

    Kindergarten Classroom

  • Both of our children attended Goddard school from the time they were babies on up until elementary school. The owners and staff are great. I never worry about my kids when they are at Goddard

    Leah's Mother

    Kindergarten Classroom

  • I love the facility and the friendly stafff. All of the teachers, even those who haven't taught my daughter, know her name.

    Hadley's Father

    Preschool Classroom

CHILD CARE AWARE®

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January 2020 - January 2030

COGNIA™ ACCREDITED

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June 2012 - January 2023

NAEYC ACCREDITED

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.

April 2015 - April 2020

RICHMOND MAGAZINE'S BEST OF LIST

This award recognizes the best in the Richmond area -- as voted by the readers of Richmond Magazine.

January 2018 - January 2019

WINNIE FAMILY FAVORITES

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January 2018 - January 2019

ANTHONY A. MARTINO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Anthony A. Martino Memorial Scholarship is a $10,000 scholarship awarded annually to a graduate of a Goddard School who demonstrates the work ethic and perseverance that exemplified Martino’s commitment to his career, family and community. Graduates are eligible during their junior and senior years of high school and can use the scholarship toward an accredited higher education program.

January 2015 - January 2016

RICHMOND MAGAZINE'S BEST OF LIST

Voted Best of Tri-Cities & Richmond Magazine's Best Award as childcare provider.

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 2012 - January 2013

STYLE WEEKLY READERS' CHOICE

This award recognizes the best in the Richmond area -- as voted by the readers of Style Weekly.

January 2012 - January 2013
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