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May 2024 by Munsha Ogbomo
All of our children have been to Goddard Newtown Square and, having tried a few daycares with our first child, Goddard is the best and we wouldn’t want to take our children anywhere else. It is a safe, clean, fun and loving environment. The teachers and administrators are the best- always willing to listen and help anyway they can to ensure our children have the best experience.
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December 2023 by Joseph Dale
Amazing owner. Terrific teachers and staff. My son is so happy there. And they are always learning something new.
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September 2023 by Karina Collamer
Our daughter absolutely loves going to school! Her teachers and administrators have become an extension of our family as they have created such a fun nurturing learning environment. The curriculum is helping her develop her emotional and social skills which will set the foundation for her learning as she gets older!
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July 2023 by T Wang
We absolutely adore the Goddard School located in Newtown Square, PA. When the pandemic hit, our daughter didn't attend any daycare until she turned three years old. Consequently, her social interactions were limited, resulting in shyness and frequent bouts of tears when she first started at Goddard School. However, the teachers at this school displayed unparalleled care and patience. They showered our daughter with attention, helping her blossom in this brand-new environment.Notably, our daughter has formed numerous friendships at the school, some even spanning across different classes. Over the past two years, we have witnessed an incredible transformation in her language skills. From being a non-English speaker, she now confidently engages with stories independently, thanks to the school's exceptional learning experiences.During the recent graduation ceremony, our hearts swelled with pride as our daughter stood on the podium, representing her entire class while reciting the graduation poem. This moment encapsulated the incredible growth she achieved at Goddard School. We cannot emphasize enough how grateful we are for the school's modern facilities, vibrant learning environment, and, above all, its exceptional teachers and management staff.One aspect we truly appreciate about the Goddard School is its commitment to keeping parents well-informed about all school-related matters. Their consistent communication has fostered a strong sense of partnership between parents and the school community.In summary, we couldn't have asked for a better place to provide our child's early education experiences than the Goddard School. It has surpassed our expectations in every way, offering a nurturing and stimulating environment for our daughter to thrive.
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July 2023 by Rosemary Connors
THRIVING. That’s how I would describe my 3-year old son, who’s been at this Goddard for the last two years. It’s also how I would describe my 7-month old daughter, who’s been here since she was about 3-months old. Kavita and her front office staff are well-trained, caring, flexible and “get it.” The teachers are phenomenal too. Ms. Dana completely potty trained our son - and I’ve heard that from every other parent in that class. She has a system! The infant room teachers, Ms. Nadiyah and Ms. Natashia, made me feel at ease when I went back to work. I knew my daughter was in good - great - hands. Sometimes I just “hang out” in the infant room and spend time with them and my daughter - and I can tell how much she enjoys being there. She literally smiles and coos when we arrive at school and I tell her we’re going to see her “friends.”
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June 2023 by T W.
We absolutely adore the Goddard School located in Newtown Square, PA. When the pandemic hit, our daughter didn't attend any daycare until she turned three years old. Consequently, her social interactions were limited, resulting in shyness and frequent bouts of tears when she first started at Goddard School. However, the teachers at this school displayed unparalleled care and patience. They showered our daughter with attention, helping her blossom in this brand-new environment.Notably, our daughter has formed numerous friendships at the school, some even spanning across different classes. Over the past two years, we have witnessed an incredible transformation in her language skills. From being a non-English speaker, she now confidently engages with stories independently, thanks to the school's exceptional learning experiences.During the recent graduation ceremony, our hearts swelled with pride as our daughter stood on the podium, representing her entire class while reciting the graduation poem. This moment encapsulated the incredible growth she achieved at Goddard School. We cannot emphasize enough how grateful we are for the school's modern facilities, vibrant learning environment, and, above all, its exceptional teachers and management staff.One aspect we truly appreciate about the Goddard School is its commitment to keeping parents well-informed about all school-related matters. Their consistent communication has fostered a strong sense of partnership between parents and the school community.In summary, we couldn't have asked for a better place to provide our child's early education experiences than the Goddard School. It has surpassed our expectations in every way, offering a nurturing and stimulating environment for our daughter to thrive.
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June 2023 by Karina L.
Our daughter absolutely loves going to school! Her teachers and administrators have become an extension of our frailly as they have created such a fun nurturing learning environment. The curriculum is helping her develop her emotional and social skills which will set the foundation for her learning as she gets older!
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March 2023 by Rachel Sepielli
This school is discriminatory and exposed our son to multiple safety hazards in the two months he attended. He was 26 months old when the school owner, Kavita Ghai, expelled him.During our eight weeks with Goddard, we were never once able to trust that our son was being cared for appropriately. Most days we’d receive calls or messages with trivial complaints about his behavior, sometimes accompanied by requests that we pick him up. (A frequent complaint was that he would “climb” the changing table, which had fully accessible stairs.)Kavita, along with director Jane Mahle, expected us to make any and all issues disappear. We did our best to take the lead in finding solutions, but Kavita quickly told us our son was no longer welcome. His ultimate infractions? Biting and probably swallowing the little rubber tip from a stylus, and breaking the blinds in his classroom. Kavita couldn’t explain to us why either of these things were left within a toddler’s reach. Prospective families should be aware that there are serious safety violations happening at this school.We wrote to Goddard’s central office. They brushed us off and refused to address the problems described in our letter—and would not reply at all when we followed up multiple times seeking actual assistance. Please don’t believe Kavita’s sales pitch about higher-level oversight. Goddard Systems, Inc. is a profit-driven corporation like any other. There isn’t a corporation in the world that cares about your child’s safety or well-being.Also, the fact that this school is unaccredited means that they will likely never face any repercussions for discriminating against students who are neurodivergent, or who otherwise work and learn differently.Edited to note that prospective families with questions about our experience are welcome to Google my name and contact me via my website.
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January 2023 by Hunter Tarlecki
The way I was treated today was unbelievable… I came in for a your and the only thing I saw was a front office and was told that it’s best if my child doesn’t attend the Goddard school due to them not having an “accredited program” I can say more but I’ll leave it at that. What a waste of time ,
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January 2023 by Kristel Dow Frey
Kavita and her team are absolutely fantastic! Our daughter has loved her time at the Goddard School from start to finish! Each teacher that my daughter interacted with was genuinely happy to see her. Everyone knew her name, took a personal interest in her and exhibited a true love of children. The cleanliness, level of professionalism and care that they showed had been impeccable. This school exceeds expectations and is everything a daycare/school should aim to be!
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January 2023 by Farah Majid
We are parents to two kids attending Goddard Newtown Square. Infant and a preschooler. I cant say enough good things about this school. Excellent environment, qualified and caring staff, beautiful setup, welcoming to diversity and a very engaged and attentive owner who runs the place. Yes, curriculum, cleanliness, tuition, and all those things matter - and you won’t be disappointed here. But, the teachers and management here are the very best. They genuinely cares about each and every student that comes through the doors of the school. Each and every teacher we encountered through our years were/are awesome. I can peacefully do my work knowing that my infant is not only in a safe place, but also receiving all the extra hugs and love; my preschooler is forming trust and friendship with other adults. Not only did I feel they cared about my kids, they are also very open to being inclusive and diverse in there curriculum. Throughout our time, the school listened to my feedback and always addressed my concerns. My preschooler wants to stay in this school forever. I am glad he gets a solid foundation for his future. There are certain things in life (such as the passion these people have for each and every child, their commitment in treating your child as the most important) that money can't buy and this it it. If you are considering this school, don't think twice .
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January 2023 by Meryl Eisman
I can't say enough about how wonderful The Goddard School Newtown Square is. My grandson was the first student to enroll, starting at 5 months old, and is graduating next week. Every class and every teacher has been amazing. Kavita and staff have provided the best educational experience, along with the caring and personal attention we all want for our children. I highly recommend this school for the best pre-school experience.
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December 2022 by Athena D.
Goddard school Newtown square: 1 child in school, started at 2.5 years old, now 4. Cost is $1,700/month. My child is currently enrolled at the Goddard School in Newtown Square, PA. While the staff and teachers are friendly, for $1,700/month for one child (2+ years old) I don't feel we get the experience that we're paying for. To start, the program is not tailored to the individual child's needs. So, if you believe your child would benefit to go up one class (within reason of course) you're given a nonchalant "we don't do that" response.The school's drop off and pick up procedure is honestly something straight out of hell. To the parents with more than one child - you're saints. The school seems terribly under staffed, which is ridiculous because the building is very small with a large number of kids. On a consistent basis, you will go to your child's classroom to pick them up to find out they're not in their classroom because they were moved to a different room due to staffing. Also, routinely the children do not go outside. During inclement weather is one thing, but too often it's apparent the teachers and other staff find it easier for them if the children don't go outside (I.e., it's too hot or too cold for the teachers). Frequently, teachers don't greet you or are busy on their cell phones rather than paying attention to the children. Additionally, the playground area is very small and limited particularly for a class size of 20 children (that's just my child's class, I don't know the sizes of other classrooms). Frequently the communication from the school lacks professionalism, including proper punctuation and grammar, leaving me to wonder what they are teaching my child. On more than one occasion my child's name has been horribly misspelled on their belongings. On one hand it's no big deal, but given it's a learning environment and they are in a critical period of learning how to read and write, I feel like this should be a given. It is also apparent that the school's owner and administrators are more concerned for what is most convenient for them rather than the school as a whole. Running a school I'm sure is no easy feat. It would be beneficial for Goddard NTS to bring someone in to aid in running the operation more effectively and efficiently.Last, my child has experienced multiple minor incidents where she gets hurt. The school completes their incident report and will notify you. When you get the story from the teacher though we're constantly left with asking "well where was the teacher." Our reason for staying at the Goddard School comes down to other schools' availability (and lack there of).That said, I would like to note while some of the teachers lack enthusiasm even though they teach children under 5, there is still a significant number of teachers who put the children first and are adored by the children. I can't say enough about Ms. Rosetta, Ms. Stephanie, and Ms. Dana. They are fabulous, always very helpful, and attentive. And, although I have my concerns, for the most part I would say my child enjoys going to school (as much as any toddler would).Fun fact: Be cautious of Google reviews about the Goddard School Newtown Square. I posted this on Google but the school won't post it.
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January 2022 by Nino Bochoradze
My daughter has been going to The Goddard School for over a year now. We love the school. My daughter looks forward to each day. It's a safe, caring, and clean environment. She is learning and growing every day. All the teachers are highly qualified, warm, and caring. The owner is very hands-on and it makes all the difference. I would recommend The Goddard School to anyone looking for a quality daycare that feels like home for kids.
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January 2022 by Ann Muth
Our children were among the first at Goddard Newtown Square. They started when the doors opened at 18 months and 10 weeks old respectively. For the last 4 years we have been beyond happy with the school and our experience with every classroom. It is a safe, academically stimulating and fun environment, where our kids not only learned but thrived everyday.We were impressed by the well rounded curriculum, focus on emotional development, daily reports and parental communication.The teachers and ownership take a vested interest in every child. We have seen countless times the personal approach to teaching for every child at every level.Over the last 18 challenging months, their commitment to the safety of the kids and providing continuous service has been exceptional.We are so sad to leave but know our children are starting their next chapter with the best foundation possible.
