I am VERY picky. I want the best for my two boys and I don't apologize for it. I toured many schools and left most feeling defeated. I couldn't understand what most of these places were charging for and WHY. I toured the Goddard School last because it had the highest price point and I wanted to give other places a fair opportunity, as well as gain an unbiased opinion on each of them. When I walked into Goddard, I could see the difference from the main entrance. Parents crowded the main entrance as they waited in turn to use the high-tech security feature (hand-print ID, folks) and no one shoved hurriedly by or snuck past. Parents follow the rules. Once inside the classrooms, I could see the difference right away. My previous tours left me with images of old drab furniture, dirty rugs, and pass-me-down toys. Goddard was incredibly bright and colorful and kids were seated at tables playing with different goop, putty, or paint. I was welcomed with a group hello "Hi, Friend!" I thought, 'Yes, this is where I want my kids to go.' My kids have always been at home with me, but I wanted them to experience a more formal learning environment and socialization. They get that in SPADES. I see images of my son (Tadpoles App) drawing, painting, playing, SMILING! On to the teachers--let me remind parents that being in this job with so many kids is a HARD job. Anyone who can (or pretend to) tolerate that many number of drooling, pooping, sneezy, whiny kids is a SAINT. So this branch of Goddard has many teachers who fall into this category. They also have a few teachers who fall into the category of "Unicorns". These teachers are so amazing I swear they can't be real. My oldest son is with Ms. Lauren and Ms. Kelsey (unicorns) and he has blossomed under their care. I can tell that they genuinely care for my boy. I leave him in their care knowing he will come back to me a brighter, nurtured, social boy. My youngest son is having trouble adjusting, but I know this is par for course. I know that when this stage passes, he will blossom, too.
My son has gone here since he was 2 years old and the development that has happened since is incredible. Goddard School has great teachers who seem to genuinely be interested in how your child is progressing. Every day we get a detailed report of what our child did in school that day as well as photos and any notes that are pertinent. They work with you through potty training and the socialization our son is getting will no doubt prepare him for school.
I called to see if employees there were drug tested for the safety of the children and they said NO! Nor were they interested in taking drug test! This is a major key in protecting your children and keeping them safe. Why would a facility taking care of YOUR children not want to drug test their employees ??? MAJOR QUESTION WHEN FINDING THE RIGHT DAYCARE FOR YOUR CHILD! Very Sketchy!!!
My son had a great experience the 3 years he was at Goddard. He looked forward to going to school every day. The teachers were fantastic and he is much farther along in math and reading than his older sister was at this point. Miss Natalie did a great job getting him ready for Kindergarten.
Great balance between fun and education. Pick up time is always hectic, so I love the daily email updates on classroom activities so we can talk about what my son is doing at school once we get home. He gets excited to "tell" me about what he's done because I can specifically mention the task he did at school. Otherwise, at age 2 the parents can't really interact with the child about his/her day.
The Goddard School is a US School based in Arnold, Maryland. The Goddard School is located at 1 E Joyce Ln, Arnold, MD 21012, USA.
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