The Goddard School

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Summary

Contact Info

The Goddard School
903 Olive Chapel Road
Apex , NC  27502
www.goddardschool.com

Tel: (919) 362-3999

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. Five Stars
Development of social skills and work habits Four And Half Stars
Home-school connection Four Stars
Parent community Four Stars
Discipline Five Stars
Facilities Five Stars
Health Five Stars
Safety Five Stars
Handling of separation Five Stars

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school


Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Five Stars

Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Wonderful teachers and program.

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

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Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (4.8) Four And Half Stars
This school has increased my child's:
Ability to listen and follow directions Five Stars
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
Four Stars
Ability to be a part of a group of children Five Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence Five Stars

Curriculum and Teaching Approach

Free Play Free Play Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure
Language YES
Oral language - - - - n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs - - - - n/a
Storybook reading - - - - n/a
Emerging literacy skills - - - - n/a
Cognitive Development n/a
Math and number sense - - - - YES
Time & space - - - - YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world - - - - -
Music - - - - YES
Visual arts - - - - -
Physical activity - - - - YES
Other subjects taught n/a
Parents' Comments

Parent #1
All areas of curriculum mentined are included in both teacher directed and free play activities.

Quality of Teaching



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Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.2) Four Stars
Conducts an open house at start of school year Three Stars
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year Five Stars
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences Four Stars
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year Five Stars
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year Five Stars
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools Three Stars

Separation

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars

Drop-in Policy

- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy

General Parent Education

-This preschool does connect parents with services and activities that can help you help your child develop better at home

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (4.0) Four Stars

Parents:

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Receive newsletters

- Hold social events outside of the school (with and/or without children)

- Encourage play dates out of school

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Email

- Special Meetings

- Two or More Regular Conferences

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Parents' Opinions
Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children: are handled extraordinarily well in a way that not only gives me confidence in the safety of my child but also reassures me that my child (and his/her peers) are learning the early skills needed to socialize effectively with one another

Health

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Five Stars
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided Five Stars

Safety

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Screen and identify all visitors Five Stars
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others Five Stars

Ages, Schedule & Tuition



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Application & Admissions



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Kindergarten Placement & Tips



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