Summary

Parent Ratings

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

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:  4

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.2)

Building, bathrooms, hallway

Classroom equipment and furniture

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"By creating an environment where teachers support the nurturing and learning your child needs, with hands-on owners taking a personal interest in your family's childcare decision, and where each child's natural curiosity and creativity is 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.
"
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (4.5)

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

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

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.1)

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 (3.0)

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (3.7)
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 (4.0)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.5)

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