Reviews:

Author: Caryn Preston Rating: 1/5 Date: 9/2/2024, 11:27:52 PM Review: As a parent, I entrusted The Goddard School with my child's well-being and education, but my experience was extremely disappointing. One major issue is the high staff turnover and the school’s constant focus on maintaining ratios rather than providing consistent care. There was always a scramble to shuffle employees around to cover rooms, which made it difficult to trust who would be caring for my child each day. It felt like the owner was more concerned with maximizing profit than ensuring children had the consistent, familiar teachers they need—especially if your child has food allergies or other special needs. Another significant concern is the lack of proper cleaning and sanitization. My child and others fell ill repeatedly, and it seems this stems from the school's poor hygiene practices, and from shuffling employees from room to room. There’s no better way to spread the flu/pink eye/RSV through the entire school than by having teachers jump from class to class because there aren’t enough employees. While illness is common in daycare settings, it wasn’t until we switched to a different school that I realized how frequently we were getting sick at Goddard. Since leaving 3 months ago, we haven't been sick once. Additionally, the school's claims about their curriculum and regular updates through the Tadpoles app feel more like a marketing strategy than reality. I've witnessed firsthand instances where teachers stage activities for photos without actually engaging the children in meaningful learning. This is not the quality of education or care that I was promised. I understand that there aren’t many options for infant care in this area, so many parents may feel they don’t have a choice for children under a year old. But from experience, as soon as those children age out of the Goddard infant room, parents take their kids out and send them elsewhere. Overall, I cannot recommend The Goddard School based on my experience. I hope this review helps other parents make an informed decision.