Midlothian (Woodlake) 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.

  • Everyone is very nice, patient and always willing to help in anyway they can. Ames has learned so much while attending school. Overall we are very blessed to have our child in such good care!

    Ames 's Father

    Preschool Classroom

  • Our son really loves going to Goddard and it is very apparent that the Goddard family loves him as well! Everyone is so caring and friendly.

    Julian's Mother

    Infant Classroom

  • Our teacher, Ms. Bao is amazing! I have seen significant improvement in my son’s academic skills. She puts so much time and effort into her lesson plans and she makes learning fun for the kids. My son wakes up ecstatic to go to school every day.

    Grayson & Carter's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • Our daughter has learned so much while at Goddard. She loves going to school to be with her friends and loves all of her teachers.

    Aidan's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • The staff is so understanding and uses great communication. Post-Covid, the kids are so out of routine, and not used to classrooms... we have had such great experiences with the staff being inviting, happy to see the kids (even when one of your kids is a teenager trapped in a 4-year-olds body... we are SO grateful). I couldn't have chosen a better environment for our kids to learn.

    Eloise & Francis's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • We have used Goddard for private kindergarten and before school care. I cannot say enough good things about this school! Their communication is top notch- they always answer any questions I have and communicate information to us that we need to know. My kids have never had any issues when they are there- they have always been taken care of and enjoy going! Ellie and Tom run a well organized school and I highly recommend them to anyone!

    Mairin & Miranda & Mercer's Mother

    Before/After School Program

  • We just started at The Goddard School and we are already so comfortable with the staff and processes. They have made everything so easy on us and are handling issues like COVID exposures wonderfully. Our child has picked up so many new words and concepts (counting to 10, for example) in just a few short weeks of being there. She is napping and eating well and we love getting the progress updates each day.

    Quinn's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • I’m so impressed with our preschool teacher Mrs. Bao. She is wonderful with communicating with us about the curriculum and how Our child is doing in class.

    Grayson's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • We’ve put 2 kids through the program. Both have, I believe, come out better prepared for both school and life. It’s been a great experience.

    Liam & Colton's Father

    Goddard Graduate

  • The Goddard School truly enjoys my child and cares for her like she's family.

    Eleanor's Father

    Toddler Classroom

  • We love Goddard in Woodlake! Everyone is very nice and professional. Our daughter LOVES Mrs Bao and all the fun activities they do every day! Highly recommended!

    Everleigh's Father

    Preschool Classroom

  • The Goddard school at woodlake is like family. I have been so happy with all of my daughter's teachers; however, Ms. Ebony is absolutely amazing. My daughter is more than ready for kindergarten because of Ms. Ebony. She always feels safe, happy, and truly enjoys going to school because of the staff at Goddard. Goddard has laid an academic foundation for my little one that is priceless. I will never be able to thank them enough for all they have done for my favorite little person.

    Mckenzie's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • Friendly and educated staff. Great learning environment.

    Foster & Cannon's Father

    Preschool Classroom

  • Very accommodating, excellent customer service, great and trustful care for your child

    Jasiel's Mother

    Infant Classroom

  • My daughter is constantly learning. She loves going to school!

    Sophie & Charlie's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • Goddard School teachers are talented and have long-term experienced wworking with children. I really like the way my son can explore his creativity trough the music in his classroom. The more important thing to me as a mother, is that my son can learn trough the love that his teacher give him every day.

    Simon's Father

    Toddler Classroom

  • The Goddard is awesome! The staff makes you feel like you are family and have become a part of our family!

    Liam & Ronan & Cameron & Aiden's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • Goddard has provided a lot of stability and academic support for my rising kindergartener. I think the curriculum is strong and consistent with the needs of a rising kindergartener. I have appreciated the consistency in staffing, and different types of technology that are integrated into the curriculum.

    Caleb's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • We love Goddard! The teachers are well educated and challenge our child on a daily basis. They are constantly in communication with us regarding her development and any hurdles. Very pleased!

    Harper's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • I love the family feel you get the moment you walk in. Also I love how even teachers from different aged classrooms will know my child’s first and say “hi” when passing. Overall great school!

    Koralynn's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • The infant teachers are kind, fun, and attentive. So happy to leave my baby with them each day!

    Freddie's Mother

    Infant Classroom

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

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December 2018 - June 2024

MARKET OF EXCELLENCE

This award is presented annually and acknowledges a market that has demonstrated the best collaborative effort in representing The Goddard Schools in their community.

January 2019 - January 2020

PROJECT LEARNING TREE

Project Learning Tree is an award-winning, environmental education program designed for teachers and other educators, parents and community leaders working with youth from preschool through grade 12. We are proud to announce that our lead pre-kindergarten teacher is a certified instructor through Project Learning Tree and that our School was selected to host curriculum-training videos to promote environmental education.

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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