We have called Goddard home for over two years. We have two children enrolled at the school and…read morecould not be more impressed. The teachers and staff go above and beyond for the students. The kids are challenged to grow and develop academically while also a providing a fun, safe environment. We feel extremely blessed to have found such an amazing school for our girls.

As parents of 6 kids (within 10 years), we have seen a lot of preschools! Goddard in PVB is the…read morevery best preschool we've ever experienced!!! We have lived in multiple cities, and our kids have gone to public schools, private schools, parochial schools, and now we homeschool our oldest 4. We're incredibly particular about who teaches our children, and Goddard continues to exceed our expectations. The teachers truly form loving relationships with the kids, and the children are taught kindness and basic routines from the beginning. The turnover is low, and it is obvious that this school does a great job of treating their staff with respect and love - which translates to the kids. They feel like an extension of family. Highly recommend!!!

Amazing preschool and kindergarten that lets my children learn through play rather than sitting at…read morea desk and being forced to learn. Most gentle and amazing teachers and wonderful curriculum.

This dear sweet Playgarden by the Sea is an organic haven for early childhood education. The…read moreorganic foods grown and prepared along with the natural environment that surrounds, feeds all the senses of the growing child. The teacher's deep wisdom allows them to connect with love with each child and provide a nourishing space for each child to be inspired to learn and move with confidence. The curriculum follows the seasons of the year creating a deep sense of reverence for community and the Earth we live in. The children graduating from this preschool haven are good stewards to our planet, kind to one another, creative, excited to learn and carry a deep strong core giving them balance within themselves to grow.

We decided to put our little one into a daycare/school when he was about to turn 4…read more We looked around the beaches area for somewhere, checking out daycare options including several of the churches. Every one seemed average, and just like the rest. When we got to the Red School House, and took a quick tour, we were instantly aware of some, "above and beyond", going on. In the class our little one was going to be in, there were two tables full of very attentive boys and girls doing actual school work! Instantly we knew this was the place. Come to find out we had several friends/ and clients that rave about the school. The entire experience can be summed up into an observation that I made during the Christmas sing along. The staff was very into the whole process. Ambitiously singing in front of several dozen parents and relatives takes a lot of posture, but imagine the dedication it took for them to teach all of those songs to the kids. Our little one has been singing Holiday songs all month long. But the thing that got me was one of the children came late. As he walked up, one of the teachers while in mid song called his name, gave him a quick hug, and said, "I love you", in a very genuine way, then went right back into it. THAT.... is the type of people I want my child around.

Serving the Jacksonville Beach community since 1995, this is a wonderful pre K Program for…read moreparishioners and non parishioners families alike. The Early Learning Center provides a warm, Christ-centered learning environment. The program is all about the team effort of parent, child, teacher & ELC! Children develop at their own pace by establishing positive attitudes about themselves, school, and the world around them. I love the low child to staff ratio -- Each classroom is staffed with a teacher and 2 teaching assistants. If interested, please call the office at 904-247-8255 or email them at saintpaulselc@gmail.com.

We absolutely love NDLC!!! We are so happy with everything this daycare provides. The teachers are…read moreamazing, the faculty is so helpful and goes above and beyond. Our son has learned so much and it truly amazes us seeing his growth and development thanks to NDLC.

My wife found this place by online reviews and proximity to her work. Needless to say we are…read moreextremely happy to have found it. My daughter seems happy to be there, has made friends, has developed a great appetite because of the variety of food they serve, and has developed at a great pace for her age. The building seems like a safe place and the staff has been very friendly. Would bring another child here in the future.

Worst daycare. My school age child was constantly yelled at by teachers. They used fear and…read moreintimidation to control children. There was no planned activities for school agers and my child wasn't even there for the summer but the first day back I dropped off only to return 10 minutes later and catch a teacher yelling at them like they had been there misbehaving all summer. I was also charged for the times during summer she didn't attend and I hear billing issues happen often and parents have to fight for weeks to get it fixed. It's definitely not quality childcare for what you pay.

My Wife and I never have a problem with The Discovery Tree Academy, this place is great! The…read moreteachers really care about the kids, fun things to do, lots of learning opportunities. Jennifer (I think she's the owner?) is really on top of everything 100%. Definitely classier and nicer than some of the other kids school and daycares nearby. Thanks for all that you do for our littles!

This school is absolutely wonderful! Everyone there is so kind and loving. The children enjoy going…read moreto class where they show a love for learning. Every teacher, administrator, or staff member is more than happy to help if any kids are struggling or if they have a few questions. This school teaches with love in their hearts and mind. It truly is a beautiful Catholic school with the right principles in line.

This school teaches in the traditional catholic way, which certainly is not the right thing for…read moreevery child. My son was diagnosed with ADHD and after two weeks the teacher and the principle advised me to put him into a special needs school and asked us to leave the school. God bless you, if you happen to have a child which fits into their square box, but do not consider this school, if not.. They are not willing to work it out. My son is now very functional in a new school and enjoys learning: No "cloudy or rainy day" cards in his back pack.... Being a good catholic who thought every child is a unique gift from god which deserves all the love from us....My child was definitively not worth the try for them, but it was worth the try for a non-catholic private school like the Red School House of the Beaches School.

Copied and reposting because it was deleted... Incident…read morehappened Thursday, July 20th Such an unpleasant encounter with caregivers today. Was out to the movies with friends and family and The school must of had a Movie Day field trip. Ms. A****** her teacher were in the same theater as us and they kept shushing the children to the point of getting in one of their face as to threaten the child while waving her finger in the child's face. I had to bite my tongue not say anything specially after they both started talking, lounder than the child she scolded. Ugh! We had to evacuate the theater and while we waited for the fire department to arrived I went to ask what school they were from and at which location. Told them thanks and walked away. A***** in minutea approach me to ask why and ifI had a child to enroll? I told her no, it was to write a review in regards to the way they were with disrespecting the children. Unfortunately, she didn't like what I said and called me rude. Ironically it was her and the other teacher being extremely rude to the children. Rude because I called her out? Rude, Rude, Rude was what she kept yelling at me as she walked away. I did tell her to have a nice day and to treat the children better and with more respect. So, imagine if this is how they treat the children out in public... It terrifies me to think on how they are treating the children behind closed doors. Parents, do your homework and don't let anyone disrespect your child because they are young. Advocate for a child!

I was so nervous about putting my little guy in preschool especially post Covid but I am so happy I…read moredid. Goddard is so great. Every single staff member has been so sweet and caring. My son is happy when I pick him up and his teachers are so attentive. I've been so over the top about his food intake and need to eat because of some weight concerns and his teachers have committed to feeding him every single hour. Honestly I'm just grateful and 100 percent recommend this school.

I went to PVPV, when it was just PVPV. The Rawlings 'wing' didn't exist. Ocean Palms didn't exist…read more Heck, Landrum didn't come into play until I was in 5th grade. That's right, PVPV used to be K-6 all in one building. Very hard to believe. The students graduating this year (2014) have never known NE St. Johns County to not have more than one elementary school. If i was planning to raise little rugrats of my own, I would definitely find a way to live in this part of the county as I would want them to attend this school. I'm sure all the teachers I had have long since retired, but this school still has - and will probably keep - a great reputation. As someone that lives in the neighborhood, the only thing I could complain about would be the traffic in the mornings. But it's really not THAT bad and they've got it down to a science.

My children have attended PVPV/Rawlings since 2008. This is the best elementary school in the…read morehighly-praised Saint Johns County School District. The teachers are excellent, the parents are highly involved, and the principal is very skilled at managing the school. She is also accommodating and open to making time to speak to parents. The very active PTO does so much each year to support the efforts of teachers and staff, and to raise additional support for the school.