Summary

Contact Info

Goddard School-Avon
2555 Hale Street
Avon , OH  44011
avongoddard@goddardschool.com

Tel: (440) 934-3300
Fax: (440) 934-7038

Director: Janie O'Donnell

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

Quality of teaching

Development of social skills and work habits

Home-school connection

Parent community

Discipline

Facilities

Health

Safety

Handling of separation

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  2

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.5)

Building, bathrooms, hallway

Classroom equipment and furniture

Outside play equipment

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

By creating an environment where teachers support the nurturing and learning your child needs, where hands-on owners take a personal interest in your family's childcare decision, and where each child's natural curiosity and creativity are developed. The Goddard School is dedicated to providing the foundation to encourage your child's lifelong love of learning.

In order to accomplish these goals,
The Goddard School® will:


Offer a wide-range of enriching activities to meet the needs of each child.

Focus on building a strong and balanced foundation of emotional, social, cognitive, and physical skills for each child.

Offer multi-cultural and developmentally appropriate materials and equipment.

Provide a safe and secure environment.

Receive regular Quality Assurance audits and parent surveys.

Receive continuing education for the on-going development of teachers and directors.

Offer open communication with parents in an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect.

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (3.6)

This school has increased my child's:

Ability to listen and follow directions

Ability to sit still for longer periods of time

Ability to be a part of a group of children

Self-sufficiency and independence

Awareness of others’ feelings

Cooperation with other children

Curriculum and Teaching Approach

Language					-
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	-	-		-	-
Time & space	-	-		-	-
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-	-		-	-
Music	-	-	-	-	-
Visual arts	-	-		-	-
Physical activity	-	-	-	-	-
Other subjects taught					n/a

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.1)

Full of energy and seemingly happy in job

Patient and affectionate with children

Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her

Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior

Provides feedback on what my child does during the day

Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate

Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses

If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off

Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute

Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them

Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn

Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts

Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children

Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
I did notice taht even after asking specific questions about my child, that his teacher didn't believe there was any issues. Later, in kidergarten, the teacher immediatly noticed social issues and wonder if my child had been in preschool.

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.0)

Conducts an open house at start of school year

Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year

Conducts regular parent teacher conferences

Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year

Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year

Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools

Separation

OVERALL RATING (4.0)

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (4.4)
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 (4.2)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.8)

Screen and identify all visitors

Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Application & Admissions

Kindergarten Placement & Tips