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June 2024 by Ki Flowers
This place is horrible if I could give them no stars I definitely would. The directors are rude to their teachers.The owner needs to educate her self a lot more. They allow teachers to continue to work there while hurting the kids MULTIPLE times they have teachers there that has been complained to the front office so many times slamming the owners son into a crib and hitting his head while doing so, smacking a child’s hand mind you the kids she is with are 1 years old.This teacher continues to work there after multiple teachers has told management about her putting her hands on the kids or being entirely to rough. They over pay all while not paying staff enough. They are very unprofessional. They hire people with no background in childcare at all and make them lead teachers. I wouldn't recommend this Goddard to my worst enemy. The directors are there simply for the money. There were only three amazing teachers there now this place is ridiculous and completely unorganized. The directors didn't know they were on the intercom and was caught TALKING ABOUT THEIR OWN STAFF MEMBERS! They act like they're still in high school. Not to mention the directors talk about each other to the staff members a. Let's not mention they allow teachers to vape in the bathroom and vape in the classroom with the kids IN THE ROOM! When told about it they brushed it off as if it's not important. By the way I know all of this because I use to work there . . THIS PLACE IS A JOKE ran by a bunch of clowns . Not to mention while I was working there I was accused of doing things that was not me. Even after I told them I did not do the things I was accused for.
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May 2024 by Michael Nicholas
Awesome place with caring teachers and pizza day.
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March 2024 by Jamal Thomas
Goddard has been such a special place for our kids. We have gotten so much value out of them! Highly recommend.
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November 2023 by Kate Bice
The teachers truly love the kids and I am impressed with the new curriculum.
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December 2021 by Susan Flemmons
The owner could benefit from customer service training. I am appalled at the way the owner spoke to me. “i am the end all,, be all and I make the rules” is the response I received when I inquired about drop off policy. They truly believe they have a monopoly and can treat people any way they choose. They make snarky comments to children and adults, quote nonexistent policy and make no effort to provide a quality program. Their actions are petty and rude. I would hope individuals caring for young children would be compassionate, but you will not find that here! There are many other high quality centers to choose from and I would recommend doing just that!
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December 2021 by Mackenzie Flemmons
The owner is extremely unprofessional and rude. The owner failed to answer basic policy questions and when asked where the policies could be located she failed to present. The staff and owner shame parents and tell their students they are “gross and stinky” (exact words from a three year olds mouth) do yourself the favor and save yourself the time, money, and hurt. As someone who has worked in customer service almost all of my life this is not how consumers paying for a good should be treated. No child or family should be put through what we were put through.
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February 2021 by Katie L.
Our family has had a wonderful experience at The Goddard School and send both of our kids (1 year old and 3 year old) for full time school. The administration has always been quick to answer our questions and has done such a great job managing during COVID. They even coordinate and organize halloween, holiday and valentines parties with zoom dial in for the parents. I feel like even despite the challenges of COVID regulations they are making every effort for school to feel normal for kids and still provide the best experience for families. I am really impressed by their poise and level of service they continue to provide. The teachers are top notch and provide enriching activities and curriculum for our kids. The tenure is always very good. Most of the teachers are long time Goddard teachers. They are always available for parent teacher conferences very family and child oriented. We always feel our questions are answered with care and concern and feel very lucky to have found a school we trust to enrich our kids lives while we work!
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December 2020 by Ryan Harris
Rude people
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December 2019 by Katelyn Jowers
We love the Goddard School. The teachers, directors, facility, and curriculum are all more than we could have asked for with infant child care.
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December 2018 by Ariana Robinson
Unprofessional and the director is very rude! The children have to bring in their own food.
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December 2018 by Leigh Bartlett
The kindergarten program at Goddard is exceptional. My child was well-prepared to enter elementary school. We have been very happy with all of the teachers and staff.
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December 2017 by Darcy Creech
My children have attended Goddard for the past 4 years and I only have amazing things to say about the programs and teachers at this school. Everyone is so pleasant and friendly and have always made us feel like our children are just as special to them as they are to us. I have not had one complaint throughout the years and the communication and response to questions is amazing and quick. The daily electronic updates I receive about my youngest daughters activities is so fun to see and helps me feel more involved in her day and helps promote better conversations in the evenings when I pick her up. The other day, in the middle of the day, I received a random email from Goddard with a picture of her along with a note about something cute she said and it made my day! They are very conscious and careful regarding her food allergies and are quick to call if there are questions about foods and any other concerns or minor injuries. It is hard to find a place where you feel comfortable leaving your little ones, knowing they are safe and loved, and we have certainly found that in Goddard!
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December 2016 by Margaret Taylor
We absolutely love the Glen Allen Goddard School! Our oldest began six years ago, completed the private Kindergarten program, and now enjoys the after-school program. The private Kindergarten program was exceptional and made for an extremely easy transition into public school. Our youngest is in the toddler room and simply cannot wait to get to school everyday. The teachers are outstanding caretakers and educators, and the management is superb! I would recommend this school to anyone looking for quality care and education for their young children.
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December 2016 by Kevin Tuskey
After weeks of searching for just the right day care for my first child, I decided on Goddard because it was a bright, colorful space full of happy teachers that were focused on teaching and developing children — not just babysitting.Six years later, I consider it one of the best decisions I've made as a father, and both my girls have been there since before they could walk. My children have learned valuable language, math, history and social skills at Goddard — all before entering grade school. My oldest daughter has graduated from Goddard and is now thriving in her kindergarten class — especially with her reading and writing level. I credit Goddard for building the fundamentals that are already helping her be a good student that loves to learn.I highly recommend this Goddard school to parents looking for a warm, comforting place where their kids can grow. It gives me piece of mind every day go to such a warm and loving place that has been a second home to my children.
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December 2015 by B King
If you want to pay $1,350 a month to deal with horrible, unprofessional people that do not care about your concerns or about your child, then go ahead and sign up. I have many complaints but the biggest was when I expressed my concern about a teacher in different classroom based on her behavior to her 2 year old kids she's in charge of. I saw her being rude to her kids one day when I was picking up my baby. I told the 2 women that I trust to watch my infant in conversation that I wouldn't feel comfortable with that other teacher watching my child or talking to my child the way she was talking to the kids she watches. The very next day, out of pure spite, I walk in to get my daughter and the teacher I had expressed concerns about was in the room holding my baby, a completely premeditated, set up scene that they wanted me to walk into and to upset me. That teacher never is in the infant room and no business holding my child, she was only in there to make me mad. The other 2 teachers that normally take care of my daughter were both standing around pretending to be fake busy and staring at me waiting for me to react. My child looks scared, uncomfortable and is crying in the arms of the lady that I told them I wouldn't want to watch my child. The rude daycare lady is smiling and laughing at me when I took my crying baby from her. They waited for me to come in at the same time I always come in JUST to make me mad. It was the craziest thing I've ever seen in my life. What kind of daycare would deliberately try to make one of their clients upset and also upset a poor baby? She is never in that room, and has never held my child before, she was only doing it b/c I expressed concerns about her. Of course the management does not care, the 3 ladies involved should've been fired on the spot. Management lies all the time to cover their butt, and did not even care that their staff was intentionally trying to upset a parent by playing mind games and using a baby as a pawn in the game. It was the most disrespectful thing in the world, I cannot believe they have staff that intentionally tries to make a parent mad. Trusting your daycare is a huge deal, and i wouldn't trust them if you paid me to take her there. They are disgusting, sick and immoral people.
