The Goddard School of Chesapeake

My son absolutely loves going to school and learning at Goddard. He has the best teachers, and at three years old he is recognizing and writing his name, knows the alphabet, can count to 30 independently, and has amazing social skills.

Where do I begin? I suppose somewhere in the beginning, middle, and end; it's all the same. The Goddard School is GREAT! Teachers - BOOM - AWESOME!Oh yeah, some stuff I really liked.My wife and I decided to place our daughter in Goddard. Why? Because we're smart [I think so]. There are many things to share about Goddard. The education was/is great, but there were little extra things that brought my wife and I mental comfort.Leaving your kid(s) with other people....at a place, can be weird. Not at Goddard. No odd smells, sticky surfaces, odd interactions with staff; education, order, structure, and fun was in the air. There's nothing but positives, but a few items of personal interest pop out in my mind.Communication. We were always consulted in advance of our child's progress through written documentation and daily reports via the Tadpoles App. I didn't really know the power of the application, but it was comforting and very informative. As parents, of course, we all wonder what happens to our kid(s) when they're not in our presence - normal. What the Tadpoles App did, was to allow parents to check the status of drop-off/pick-up times, daily activities, see pics, see videos, get notes from teachers, reminders, and much more. The impressive thing, the teachers were fantastic at keeping [us] parents informed using technology - EVERY DAY. Keep in mind, the use of this application wasn't the only thing Goddard did extremely well at.At The Goddard School, there is obviously a focus on learning, but the school as a whole has a very wide range of activities throughout the year. YOU will see and be IMPRESSED!Teachers and parents [us] were in constant communication no matter the circumstance. If my child did well or needed more improvement at home in an area of weakness, I was happy to employ and reinforce practices that helped the teachers during their day with our child. Likewise, I appreciated the attention that was given to our child. I have not a word of negativity to speak; I couldn't imagine it.Side-note. After spending half my life in the military, I've learned a few things about:- attention to detail- communication- cleanliness- training & education- safety- teamwork- security- good times! [Classified]......shall I go on?Save yourself the dilemma and worry, Goddard has these components and more. If you're about making good choices, just bless your child with the gift of Goddard. You will not be sorry. You Will Be Happy!~ Andrejs M.

"Goddard school is the best education a child can get, and for these young ages too! They help your child grow, and learn. They support you as a parent and as a friend. These teachers and staff truly are a blessing for any family."

We are so happy to be part of The Goddard School family! Our daughter started at Goddard when she was 16 months old. It's been about 3 months now and every day we're so pleased! The staff members greet her every day by name. If they have a funny story about her during the day they make sure to tell me about it upon arrival or enter it into the Tadpoles app. The Tadpoles app is great. They send photos/videos throughout the day and at the end of the day we get the full report of activities done and diaper changes. We know exactly what she ate and how much. I'm beyond pleased with what she has learned, not only her vocabulary, but also sign language. My daughter is always excited to go to school and sad when I come pick her up at the end of the day. That reassures me that she's having a great time while she's there. Be prepared for a waitlist...many many families want to be a part of this school, so register far in advance of when you'll need care.

The owner has no business running a facility for children. She is rude, abrasive, and her only goal is to collect as much money as possible while providing as little as possible. She also has no empathy for even basic special needs and fought us tooth and nail for the smallest request, for which we had a doctor's note. The teachers were fine. The actual facility is ok. But, unless you are stuck between a rock and a hard place for childcare, I would not recommend sending your children here.