The Goddard School of South Tampa in Tampa, Florida stands out as a modern early learning center with state-of-the-art facilities and a comprehensive curriculum that spans from infant care through pre-kindergarten. The school creates an engaging environment where children participate in various activities including foreign language learning, technology programs, and enrichment activities while being supported by attentive teachers and staff. Parents particularly appreciate the school’s strong sense of community, regular communication through daily reports, and the emphasis on both academic and social-emotional development.
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2401 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609
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Reviews
43 Reviews
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Does this day care accept infants?
Yes
Multiple reviews mention infants attending the daycare, with one family enrolling their child at six months old.
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Is this day care considered safe?
Yes
Parents repeatedly express feeling safe and secure with their children's care at the daycare.
Reviews:
Author: Michael Lancaster Rating: 1/5 Date: 12/6/2024, 11:33:08 PM Review: I attached part of the email that disappoints me very much about this school. I have taken out names of teachers, students and our daughter. I am attaching this email to show the seriousness of a short lived time for our daughter at this school. We were on a multi year wait list to get in and were excited to open a new chapter for our daughter. For them to say, “Our programs are designed to nurture each child's curiosity in a safe and caring environment." really doesn’t sound accurate to me. If you want to respond to this review, you can keep your corporate 1-800 # because we have learned to not trust Goddard. Sometimes changing a policy isn’t a bad thing. We are relieved to have found a place of care where they actually understand what the words “nurturing and safe” truly mean. Tossing children around doesn’t really sound safe or secure in my eyes. ----- Author: Lauren Kongwa Rating: 5/5 Date: 4/23/2024, 1:54:28 PM Review: We LOVE Goddard. Our daughter has been at Goddard for 2.5 years. She has been in 4 classes and has had a wonderful experience in each class. Each teacher she has had was instrumental in her growth, both academically and emotionally. If we ever had concerns, the administration has dealt with it swiftly and appropriately. Every teacher and front desk staff member knows my child and greets her by name every day. The school feels like a community. We love attending the fun activities that the school puts on, such as family fun nights, food truck Fridays, movie nights, lunch with your littles, Mother's Day crafts, class picnics, Christmas concert, etc. It is such a fun and engaging environment that my daughter often doesn't want to leave when I come to pick her up! We would recommend Goddard to anyone looking for a safe, nurturing, and academically appropriate daycare for their child.
Does this day care follow a specific curriculum?
Yes
The reviews highlight a rich curriculum including multiple languages (English, Spanish, Mandarin), extracurricular activities (soccer, techie kids), and exposure to subjects like biochemistry and geology.
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Author: Mia Hendrick Rating: 5/5 Date: 5/20/2024, 3:36:12 PM Review: The Goddard School of South Tampa is a superior early learning program. At Goddard, children have the advantage of exposure to an exceptional curriculum in the setting of a nurturing, play-based environment. The teachers love their students like their own, and the administrative team is top-notch. The physical school buildings are new construction, clean, spacious, and offer all the technology and resources parents could hope for. We are so thankful our children will learn and grow at the Goddard School of South Tampa.
Working Hours
- Monday6:30AM-6PM
- Tuesday6:30AM-6PM
- Wednesday6:30AM-6PM
- Thursday6:30AM-6PM
- Friday6:30AM-6PM
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
Latest Reviews
The Goddard School of South Tampa is a wonderful school from the teachers to admin. My child learned so much while he was there and was ahead of his classmates.
I love the fact that Goddard is able to pick up my child from school daily and still offer their stellar curriculum that my child was used to in her early childhood years. The school is open way more than my daughter’s elementary school and she is able to come on those days school is out for not additional tuition, which is a huge plus! The detail that is put in to their transportation program gives me the safety and security in knowing my child will arrive to the school under the best care possible. She’s decided she wants to be a teacher when she grows up simply because of the experience she’s had a Goddard!
The Goddard School of South Tampa has been amazing for our family! From a premier education to the dedication for the "overall" health and well-being of our children, I could not be happier. I love their technology and the daily report that delivers pictures and an overall "Snapshot" of my child's day. The staff is warm and welcoming. The facility is clean and always smells good. The front office is friendly and are always willing to help with any questions we may have. I love the enrichment programs and feel my children are receiving the best care while participating in English, Spanish, Mandarin, soccer and techie kids. I love it here!
My son has been attending The Goddard School since he was an infant. We are so happy here!
Our daughters have been at Goddard for over 2 years, and we only have positive things to say about the school. There is a great sense of community amongst the staff, children, and parents. In addition, the development in both of our girls since being at the school has been brilliant to see. They have developed nice friendship groups with their classmates, and have consistently experienced warm interactions with their teachers. We are delighted that we chose Goddard and strongly recommend it to other parents that are looking for a good school / daycare for their children.
Wonderful school, my kiddo loved the classrooms and play areas during the open house.
