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December 2023 by Tyra McConnell
I’m so happy that I chose this school for my toddlers. It is a safe, mentally stimulating environment that offers daily opportunities for positive early childhood development.
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October 2023 by Ashley Schaffer
I highly highly recommend this school. The facilitators are amazing. My daughter never liked to take a nap, and instead of making her play by her self, every single day when I walked in there, one of the teachers was sitting with her and coloring. They were all very caring and accommodating
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December 2022 by elizabeth rodriguez
The children are given tap water from the bathroom sink. There is no sanitation what so ever. Theres a system for sanitizing that is not used. Witnessed multiple kids put the same toy in their mouth and nothing was done. The children go hours without shoes or socks. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND SENDING YOUR CHILDREN HERE.
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December 2020 by Kristin Ritter
Highly recommend the Goddard School!! My daughter began here a little over a year ago at 4 months old. Obviously I was nervous returning to work and leaving my little one, but we couldn’t have chosen a better school. My daughter is happy every day when we drive up and all smiles when I pick her up every day. The teachers are great and genuinely care for your children. I can’t imagine sending my child anywhere else!
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December 2018 by Abigail Sanchez-Deonarine
We recently just joined the Goddard family late Fall last year, and that is exactly what it feels like -family. My daughter's teachers are great and you can tell that they truly care for the children. The administrative staff working in the office helps out with the children as well. I have observed "older kids" interact with the teachers of the younger classes - to me, that shows the lasting connection the teachers make with the children. Everyone in this school is great - the staff, teachers, owner. I can see the huge difference in the development of my daughter ever since I enrolled her at The Goddard School and I am so appreciative of the work and care everyone has given her.
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December 2018 by Smitesh Bakrania
Our daughter is about to join Kindergarten and our son is just beginning at The Goddard School. We are incredibly amazed at the transformation that our daughter went through and how she loves to go to school each day. She adores her teachers who treat her as their own child. The days are full of activities and keep the students engaged. I give credit to the teachers for their hardwork and the very friendly administration staff who are always there to help.
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December 2018 by jason hergenrother
Our family first joined the Goddard School in 2008 with our first daughter. When it came time to start our son in a school this year - there was no question that we were going back to Goddard. We were so happy to find most of the same teachers that taught our daughter years ago are still there. This is an exceptional school - the facility, the teachers, the owner, the directors and the families. Everyone we have dealt with has been amazing. Our Daughter and now our son have both really thrived and have learned so much in their time there. Our daughter was more than prepared for kindergarten and we cant wait to see how much our son learns. If you are looking for an excellent school with a family environment - go see Mr. Fred. You will not be disappointed.
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December 2017 by vicki segars
My daughter has been part of the Goddard family for the past 2 years and We love the people the atmosphere and all around feeling that you get when you walk in the door. My daughter loves to come to school each and every day!
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December 2017 by Sampson Rheinhardt
This is by far the best childcare in the area. We've looked at them all!
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December 2017 by Joseph Pizzillo
Over four years ago, with no experience with childcare, we considered many daycare facilities in the Hamilton area. We’re so happy that we chose Goddard! It felt like home from our initial tour. The warmth and compassion of the staff is evident and genuine. Our daughter has been with the same children from newborn through pre-K. Her social and language skills have grown in leaps and bounds in her time at Goddard. We’ve been so blessed to have some amazing teachers who deserve all the praise they receive. Each teacher has been instrumental in her development and adjustment to each transition. The teacher turn-over rate is low and it’s obvious that they genuinely love teaching and playing with the children. Aside from learning the fundamentals of education and working on manners and other social skills, they make it fun. It is so rewarding to see how proud our daughter is and how much her vocabulary and social skills grow every day.Not only has all of the staff been wonderful with our daughter but they’ve also been insightful to us as we deal with the growing pains and adjustments that came with first time parents. The teachers and staff became family within the early days of our time at Goddard.
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December 2017 by Sheli Monacchio
My son has been at The Goddard School In Hamilton since September 2016. His teachers are caring, responsible and he is happy every day to see them. He misses them on the weekends and he even invited them to his birthday party! The curriculum is comprehensive and impressive. My three year old knows all of the planets, knows about taking care of the earth, he can recognize all of his letters and numbers and never fails to impress me when he shares what he learns at home. Goddard sends a calendar home each month with a weekly theme where we as parents can be proactive and help introduce him to some of these topics at home before the week starts. We can also help reinforce what he is learning since we get a daily report about the details of his day. Being a working mother, it is so important that he is in the right hands during the day. We could not be happier with our experience at The Goddard School of Hamilton and I recommend it to any parent who wants their children to be learning, creative playing, socializing and safe while they are at work. To the owner, Fred, the management, Lori and Lynn and to all of the teachers who take care and teach my son, thank you for all you do ! <3
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December 2017 by David Kerwick
My daughter has been going to Goddard for 3 years and she loves it. It certainly makes me proud and delighted with the Goddard experience. Everyone that I have interacted with is wonderfully accommodating and friendly. Mr Fred is a great owner and perfectly suited in this profession, as is Ms. Lori and the entire staff. Though turnover with teachers can be expected in this field, the staff never missed a beat and always ensured operations went as smoothly as possible. The teachers my daughter has had always looked our for her best interest, and did so in a genuinely caring manner. The staff is also very receptive to ideas and any concerns you may have as a parent as you get your little one prepared for the future. A great feature that gives me peace of mind is the pictures they send throughout the day. It is also very helpful to receive daily "report cards" which list the activities, food, naps, and other events that took place during the day so you know exactly what your little one is doing. It makes it easier to talk about it with them at home, too. In the pre-k class, I have really noticed strides in my daughter's learning, particularly in writing, and in recognizing letters and sounds. They are doing their best to ensure she is ready for K and find ways to make it creative and fun. I couldn't be happier with the staff and the experience. I will also be sending my son there next year.
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December 2017 by Brad Faleska
Our daughter has been a part of the Goddard program since she was 10 weeks old. She has progressed through each room starting with the Finch room to her current, and final stop, in the Cardinal room. Every time she moved up, it was apparent that she had gained the necessary social and intellectual skills to adapt to the next level.As parents, we have enjoyed the watching our daughter develop her mind, social skills, manners, speech, discipline and respect while having a caring and fun environment to do so in. Every room teacher has taken the time to work with our daughter, and her parents, to make sure we were aware of all the positives and negatives she went through during the school year. When needed, the support we all received was reassuring and helpful in understanding how to better help our daughter, and ourselves, inside and outside of the classroom.She has participated on every event Goddard has hosted. Whether the parties outside with pony rides and face painting, to the Holiday musicals put on for the parents, to the day trips to farms, theaters, swim lessons (all on a school bus), she has benefited from them all.When we first were about to have our baby, my wife and I vetted 5 different schools; we found ourselves comparing the others to Goddard. Was Goddard the least expensive...no and that is a factor these days in almost every decision. However, we found the school appearance, daily curriculum, and staff to be superior to the others; our neighbors had gone through Goddard and recommended the school as well.All in all, my wife and I am extremely pleased with everything our daughter has received from Goddard. We believe the lessons learned here has provided an excellent foundation for when she starts kindergarten. We would recommend Goddard to any parent who asks us.Thank you for your 5 years of your kindness, patience, educational skill, but above all, the genuine love you all have for our daughter, Leah.Brad and Jen Faleska
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December 2017 by S R
Our children have attended The Goddard School (Hamilton 1) since April of 2011. We came in as skeptical new parents, having left another daycare that shattered our trust. Within weeks, we found ourselves thinking of these teachers as family. Every detail of our child's day was communicated at pick-up - as well as multiple Tadpoles pictures and updates during the day. Our children are safe, happy, stimulated and well-cared for. The teachers are just as much a part of our children's lives as we are. This is a loving community of people that care for your child's education and well-being as they would their own.
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December 2017 by Amy Driscoll
Such a positive experience for both parents & children! The staff is just fantastic & make both parents and children feel welcome & comfortable. There are weekly "themes" for the school, daily special activities and events throughout the year such as festivals, splash days in the summer, magicians, musicians and more. The amount of planning & care the entire staff puts in really shows! And the best part is that my child is learning so much through everything they do there.
