Our child has attended The Goddard School of Castle Rock for 2 years in the preschool and pre-k classrooms and has absolutely thrived in the safe and nurturing environment they've provided. His teachers have been nothing short of incredible. They all truly have a passion for what they do and are genuinely invested in every child in their classroom. The growth we've seen in not just academics, but also in social confidence, emotional development, and problem-solving skills, has been incredible. The wide range of activities he's able to participate in at school, like soccer shots, little gym, and zookeeper visits, among others, makes every day an exciting adventure for him, where he's genuinely excited to go to school. He's heading into kindergarten extremely well-prepared and is excited to continue learning. School operations are fantastic as well. The school does an excellent job of parent communication, has a safe and efficient drop-off/pick-up system, and great overall facilities. read more

Amazing owner (Shannon), all the Director's, and staff. Everyone truly cares about your little one.

Our daughter spent almost 3 years going to The Goddard School in Castle Rock. She is starting Kindergarten and thus her enrollment at Goddard has come to an end. My wife and I couldn't be more happy/proud at how much she has grown socially and intellectually during her time here. Everyone, starting with the office staff, to the teachers, and owners care deeply about the children. They structure the kids' day and engage in actual lesson plans. At the end of everyday the room teacher sends a personal summary of what they learned to your email. Every week there is a "theme" which involves daily topics that connect to it. At the beginning of the year all of the classrooms do an "around the world" event where the kids learn about different countries. They then invite families to come visit and share in their learning. During Summer time they have summer camp, which includes splash days, bike days, soccer buddies, visits from the Zoo where they bring animals to the classrooms for the kids to see/learn about, and an occasional visit from Kona Ice. If you're looking for a great preschool for your child, then you've come to the right place. I highly recommend The Goddard School. Once you meet Nancy and Vince (the owners) you'll see for yourself how much they care about what they do. read more

We are absolutely impressed with Goddard so far! I feel great dropping him off in the morning knowing he'll have a fun filled and educational day! His teachers are wonderful and really made our transition easy. They were very patient and really understood the emotional needs of our son when he first started, giving him lots of love and attention. I love the pictures I get of him during the day and the activities they do are both creative and a great learning opportunity. I can tell already he is just blossoming in his program and look forward to the next couple of years! read more

The Goddard School of Castle Rock is a wonderful school! We have had two children start in the infant classroom and work their way through to PreK. I have one son that is in first grade now and is in his current schools gifted program, although he is a very bright child, I can fully say that Goddard helped with his success in school. My other son is also thriving at the new school and was told by his teacher that we can always tell which kiddos have come from Goddard. Such a compliment! I can honestly say that I have heard horror stories from other parents about their daycare experiences and I cannot think of a single negative thing in our 6+ years with Goddard. If you are looking for structure, exceptional care and an overall great experience...send your child here! read more

I chose not to enroll children in this facility, and unless you're millionaires, good luck affording it. Two kids is more than a month's rent in a furnished apartment!! I'm not going to pay Harvard tuition for a two year old. Absolutely ridiculous. Other than a 10% second child discount, they were completely unapologetic in their pricing. They offer no aid for those who can't afford it, and justify it because "we're right in the middle of the pack when it comes to the schools in Castle Rock and our school is full, with parents who work." Glad that helps you sleep at night. read more

Our son spent three years at Goddard, and it was an exceptional environment for his educational and social growth. The curriculum and activities were enjoyable, but also thoroughly prepared him for kindergarten. The school and classrooms are safe and impeccably clean. Multiple classrooms foster age-appropriate development, and teachers provide individualized attention to each child. Daily reports and periodic parent/teacher conferences always kept us fully abreast of our son's progress. In sum, Vince, Nancy, and the entire staff run a top-flight school. For parents in the Castle Rock area looking for a great school for their pre-K child, Goddard should be at the top of the list. read more

The staff couldn't be nicer and they all know my son's name. I feel like they really care about my son and his success. My also really likes the staff. I also like the fact that it is a school and not glorified babysitting. read more

I can't say enough great things. As we all know, things are generally not perfect. However, I have experienced several changes at this school and they keep getting better, very close to perfect. You can't find an owner with a bigger heart. We have been at this school since it has opened. Who better than this group to cherish your children as you do, teach them the things that you don't have time to and to love them like they were theirs?? Don't hesitate and go with it, as I am the most particular person you can find out there and my children, like yours, are my most prized possession! read more

Our experience started out fine but turned bad quickly.the teachers my son had were great however the owners are not nice to working parents and will yell at you over the phone if your child does one thing wrong. After being yelled at 3 times by the owners and not being properly communicated to we decided to pull our child out. This is sad because he really liked it there other than he would come home and tell me that Mr. Vince and Ms. Nancy (the owners) were mean to him and did not like him. The owners are very greedy and only want money. I hAve had a few of their teachers share that with me and have emails from the owners stating that they have a huge wait list if kids wanting to come in to the school when I stated expressing concerns. Also the front office people are not friendly and never say hello. It is sad that this place is more concerned about making money than caring about the children. read more

Wow! Looking back at my page, guess it's been a while since my last YELP. Two kids deep, mommy-hood keeps me quite occupied these days! I guess it's time to take a moment from the everyday hustle and bustle to rave about my son's new preschool. We couldn't be happier with the short time our 4-year-old has been at The Goddard School in Castle Rock! As I am a former middle school teacher, I can tell you that am particularly observant and inquisitive of what my son is learning outside of the home. I can honestly tell you that my son's knowledge of the world around him has grown by leaps and bounds from the information he has absorbed from his teachers at Goddard. There are also some other added perks for parents: 1. Goddard offers parent's night out every few months. It's a chance for parents to drop the kids off (for a small fee), go on a date and know the kids are in a safe environment. 2. Peace of mind from daily reports (emailed to your inbox) of what your child is learning, how long they rested and what they ate/or didn't eat from the lunch you sent with them. 3. The owners Nancy and Vince are also usually on premises to greet families and to answer any questions you may need answered. 4. Satisfaction in knowing your child is off to a good start before heading off to their elementary education. Goddard gets a gold star in my book! read more

We enrolled our son in Goddard when he was about 5 months old. Our Nanny didn't work out and we were desperate to find a place we found worthy to take care of our son. This was a very difficult decision for us. From the moment we walked into Goddard, it was unlike anything we had experienced. Everyone was so friendly, understanding, and accommodating of our needs. Our son has flourished in the time he has been there. The teachers are helpful and encouraging. The staff is so friendly and everyone has truly welcomed us into their family. We can't recommend Goddard Castlerock enough. We feel blessed to have found this second family and we appreciate everything everyone there has done to make sure our son has had the best experience possible. Truly couldn't complain about one thing. read more

The Goddard School is an exceptional choice for early childhood education. My son has become an entirely different kid in the few short months since he started at GS. He is more social, brave, and tolerant of new environments than he was before he started. He loves to sing and he brings home new ideas and stories and songs every day. He loves his teachers and his friends. It's a clean, safe environment and you can tell the teachers and staff care about every single student for whom they are responsible. Choosing your child's first school is a daunting task but Vince and Nancy make it as easy as possible and really want to work WITH the parents to determine what will be best for each child. The school also offers additional activities, like Parents' Night Out, to engage the school community. Honestly, the hardest part will be having to leave when my son is old enough to attend full day school. The Goddard school will not be the cheapest option for childcare, but I am a firm believer that you get what you pay for and I am getting more than my money's worth with them. read more

Our son attends Goddard Castle Rock and we could not feel more blessed to have found them. They have helped us raise a happy, smart and social little boy. We feel strongly enough about the method and the staff to strongly recommend the school. Thank you Goddard for everything! read more

Very structured schedule. Creative approach to learning. Great socialization. Fun for the kids! Parents are kept well informed about their child's activities and progress. Teachers are very kind and care! read more

I have been extremely pleased with the quality of care and the supportive staff at The Goddard School. The teachers are very kind and nurturing of their students and communicate well with parents. The facility is always clean and tidy and they plan helpful enrichment activities for the kids and parents. The team was very helpful with our son who needed extra help and attention in school and I was impressed with the school's willingness to meet his needs in creative ways. I would definitely recommend this school to other parents. read more