We are so grateful that we chose Goddard for our son. We toured multiple daycares, but ultimately chose just off vibes, and something about Goddard felt right. Ms. Candice and Ms. Arlyne have been the most incredible, loving, and nurturing teachers. They are truly special. Putting our son in daycare at just three months old was extremely difficult, however as soon as I met Ms. Candice, I immediately felt at ease and comforted knowing he was going to be in such kind hands. She made the transition easy as I knew he was going to be safe and loved with her. Both Ms. Candice and Ms. Arlyne treat and love each baby as their own, and we feel lucky to have them in our son's life. There are never any tears at drop off as he gets the biggest smile anytime he sees them! They are also very intentional about helping him reach developmental milestones, which is so helpful for us as first time parents. We also are very grateful to Ms. Lorraine, Ms. Abby, and Ms. Avery who also provide such warm and loving care to our son. We are so happy we chose Goddard and wholeheartedly recommend!! read more

The Goddard School has been an absolute blessing to our family. They have held our hands every step of the way as parents & have helped our children blossom. I truly appreciate how gentle & patient they have been with us as nervous parents who had never sent a child to daycare. Every teacher here is loving, dedicated & they truly care about our children. I want to give a special shoutout to Ms Candice & Ms Arlyn in the babies classroom. Having to drop my 5 month old off at daycare was not easy, but it was easier knowing how amazingly they had done with our toddler son to that point. Ms Candice feels like family at this point. I love this school & I love our teachers. Also shoutout to Ms Neveah, Ms Jennifer & also the amazing teachers in the Wonderful Whales classroom. Excellent daycare is a worthwhile investment. read more

Our son has been attending Goddard for approximately 1 year now. From the very first week we dropped him off until now, the staff and teachers have done everything they can to make us feel comfortable and show how much they love our son. Miss Candice and Miss Arlyn take such special care of him and treat him as if he were their own. He also loves visiting Miss Lori and Miss Abby's room. We have loved watching him grow at Goddard and are excited to see what the next year (and new classroom!) brings :) read more

We LOVE Goddard Chandler after approaching 5 years between our 2 kids in their school and couldn't be more thankful for their attentive care. Every teacher has made a positive impression on our children over the years and they continue to show love to our oldest even after he has graduated. Our youngest is finishing up his last month and it will be a bittersweet goodbye. Can't thank Mrs Anita, Mrs Shubha and Ms Emma enough for all they've done this last year, truly set my son up for success going into Kindergarten. Ms Darlene puts on fun events, performances and is alwayso incorporating great programming into the year. Thank you Goddard Chandler! read more

Our son has been in Goddard School for 2.5 years now. Since joining Ms. Dolores' and Mr. Mario's classroom, our son has learned so much. He practices handwriting and learns lots of new material every day. He loves going to school to play with his friends and looks forward to it every morning. The school facilities are great, and Ms. Dolores has been a very positive influence in our child's life and experience at Goddard. read more

Both of our kids love Ms. Dolores and Ms. Christine, even though they're in different classes. They take the time to know all the students and show them the utmost care. read more

The Goddard School experience has been great! From the facility, security, and care everything has been beyond expectations. Ms. Anita has been an amazing teacher for our daughter and couldn't recommend her enough! read more

Both our kids love this school and Christine, Dolores and Mario are the best, and they love coming to school everyday!

Longtime parent from Goddard and LOVE this school. Every teacher has been incredible from day one when our now 4 year old was a tiny baby. It's clean, secure, has impressive curriculum, and most importantly a beloved place by our child. Every day she looks forward to seeing her teachers and friends. Mr. Mario knows everyone at the school and is fantastic with the kids. Ms. Dolores is absolutely beloved by the children. Ms. Christine is exceptional, and gives the best end of day updates thay make you smile, laugh, and shake your head at the silly things your kiddo did that day. Love this school and I'm always recommending it to everyone I know! read more

we love dolores, Mario, and Christine! highly recommend Goddard school!!! It's a great community with caring teachers And staff.

I've had a wonderful experience at this school. The teachers are passionate, supportive, and genuinely care about every student's success. The learning environment is both challenging and nurturing, which encourages students to grow academically and personally. read more

My son was at this school for a year, from 2-3yo, and we were very comfortable and happy with their care. He loved his teachers and drop off was a breeze. I liked the curriculum and the app used to communicate with us. We were sad to leave after moving across the valley, but would recommend this school definitely! read more

I send my 2-year-old son to this school a couple of weeks ago. On his first day (he was there only for 3 hours) he comes back home with a Nurse maid's elbow (dislocated elbow). When I went to pick him up, he was crying but I thought he was upset as it was his first day of school. By the time I put him in the car seat, he started telling "Boo Boo" pointing towards his left elbow. I immediately took him to Urgent Care, and they popped the elbow right back in. When I contacted the school regarding this all they could say was it was a normal day and they don't know how it happened. It breaks my heart to think my 2-year-old was sitting in the classroom bearing all this pain and nobody helped or gave him any medical assistance. Either they know what happened and not telling us what really happened to my son at the school. Or they are so incompetent that they didn't notice that a child is hurt and in pain right in front of their eyes. One more thing to add, when I went to pick up my son the class teacher told me that she had sent me pictures of him when was there but I never received them. I had to call up the principal of the school (Darlene) to get pictures of my son and she send me one picture from some other kid's file in which his face is not seen. Somehow only my son's picture from the day is missing. I am so traumatized after this incident. I am not saying that this happens to every child who goes to this school. But it happened to my son so I will not recommend this school to anyone. read more

My son attended this school for 3.5 years and we were incredibly happy with the care and education he has received. The Goddard team is a welcoming group who immediately put you at ease. His teachers were involved and kept us updated on his progress. Mr. Todd, the director, was our first stop in the morning before we headed to class. He always had a kind word and a high five for my son. It helped establish a routine for him and ease him into his day. We really enjoyed the end of day updates where we receive pictures, videos and the curriculum focus for the day. The school is clean and inviting. There is a fantastic play area and they also provide two healthy snacks a day. I knew immediately after touring this facility and meeting with Mr. Todd that this was the right choice for my family and it continued to exceed my expectations during our time there. read more

It didn't take long for us to realize what a special place Goddard is. We received a tour and immediately fell in love with it, as it felt very much like a family environment. They are incredibly kind, supportive, and completely invested in the best interest of our son and our family. They are also a lot of fun - the atmosphere is upbeat, friendly and the kids have a great time! And the fun starts first thing in the morning! Mr. Todd, the owner, warmly greets each child and parent by name and has a genuine interest in the family's activities, plans and needs. At pick-up the teachers openly shared each day's events, milestones or any changes with me. And as our son grew older and transitioned through different classrooms it was comforting to see how he created a bond with his teachers and was cared for so deeply each step of the way. They also use an app that provides photos and updates during the day. It was really helpful to know what he ate for lunch, how long he napped and even what new song he learned. It was hard to be apart but when the photos came through my phone of him painting, playing on the slide or running through the water on splash day I immediately felt very close to him. They were also very supportive of my husband and I when we had a change in schedule or just needed some advice as first time parents. There was never a time when they were unable to accommodate a request for an additional day, or a change in the drop-off or pick-up time when I needed to work a little longer. When choosing a school for our son we looked for a place that was safe, secure, clean, and encompassed our same family values. We also specifically looked for a school that followed a play-based learning philosophy to encourage his natural creativity and curiosity. Goddard Chandler was the perfect fit for our family and I just can't say enough about Mr. Todd and his staff. We will truly miss being a part of this little community. read more

I cannot say enough great things about this school! I had a new baby, and a 20mo old, and was extremely sleep deprived, and my husband travels all weeK. i knew I needed some help. I did my homework and (interviewed) 3 private preschools... yes legit schools not a daycare. This school won hands down for my 20 mo old son. A few of the main perks that sold me: 1) the kid to teacher ratio is unheard of, 5 kids to 1 teacher with a max of 10 kids in the baby and toddler program! State standard allows way more kids per teacher ratio, but goddard is about quality not quantity! 2)the safety is outstanding. There's 2 locked doors you have to enter, one is a handprint I lock mechanism, it scans your hand to allow you to enter, plus a secret passcode. The school owner AND Miss darlene both have offices right at the entrance so no one can come in, or leAve without being seen. Very safe and secure. 3)the teachers need a degree, or working towards a degree to be an employee here, not just anyone that needs a "paycheck"!!! 4)a question I asked was the turnover rate, how many of the employees do they go through... like quit and hire etc. it's important to me to know the employees are happy! Mr Todd the owner said that about 80% of his staff had been there since day 1, 11 years ago! Woohoo! 5)this school does a monthly datenight for us parents! It's so great to look forward to! They also have so many cute parties for the kids for hoLidays etc. 6) I also get daily updates and pics every school day! I hope this helps! Now both of my kids attend, out 3yr old and our 2yo!!! They love it!!! And they learn so much! read more

What an amazing school! Our daughter attended this Goddard location from 1.5 yrs old until graduation at 4.5 yrs old. We have witnessed exceptional care and professionalism. The teachers are very experienced and actually care about your child! Our daughter developed superior progress in her skills all around. The teaching content is perfect, food is great, everything is just done right! Would recommend this location to anyone! Mr.Todd is a true professional and cares about every child and their family. He demonstrated this through any and all of our communication. Took care of our custom schedule needs whenever those arise, no questions asked. If you want your child to be treated properly, kept in a safe place, taught everything they need to grow and be loved, this is the place to be! Do not hesitate! Thank you Todd and all others who made our stay so wonderful! read more

When we moved to Arizona in December 2017, The Goddard School of Chandler came highly recommended. After two weeks of solid research and visiting other preschools in the Gilbert/Chandler area, we just knew this place was it! We loved the professional and positive atmosphere and the genuine love these teachers have for their students. We loved it so much, we chose this school despite living on the other side of Gilbert at the time. The Tadpole app they use to keep the parents up to date on daily lessons and adventures (Jungle Jill came to show animals, Splash Fridays during summers, etc) is AMAZING! We get daily status reports on what our daughter is learning--with pictures of her doing them! Through these reports, I don't feel like I am missing out on all my daughter's milestones and adventures while I am at work. I still have no idea how they managed to take pictures of individual children and send the parents all that info every day! Fast forward almost 3 years, I am thrilled to say that our 5-year-old is about to attend kindergarten at Basha Elementary School fully prepared with various interests under her belt (she likes Karate, loves storytime and computers and can count in Spanish as well)! I almost wish I have another child just so that I could keep coming here! Sigh. We will miss this place! Thank you, Mr. Todd and all the awesome staff for taking very good care of our only daughter! read more

I can't say enough good things about this school! We toured many preschools before Goddard and it was hands down the best choice for our son. It's very clean (which we especially appreciated during COVID), curriculum was great, and the facility is secure. Additionally Mr Todd and his entire staff were personable and really took the time to get to know our family and our child. read more

I am long overdue for a review of Goddard. I really wish I knew about Yelp when I was looking for a daycare. We went through two other schools before we found Goddard two years ago. My son graduated their pre school class and my daughter has been coming here since she was a baby. The staff lead by their fearless leader Mr Todd is beyond top notch. How he knows every child's name and parents name is beyond me. However, every morning when we walk through the door we are greeted with a smile and a joke or two. The care they give my two year old daughter is amazing. The system they use to connect with the parents is great. Throughout the day we will get a picture or two and a full report via email at the end of the day. They do not provide breakfast or lunch but I prefer that. I like to know where my child's food comes from. They do provide healthy snacks a few times a day. I am 99.9% certain nothing comes out of a can. I challenge any parent to find another 5 star review of a day care program in this area. All local schools have some sort of mention of staff drama or high turnover of staff. As far as I know, Mr Todd and Ms Darlene are the ONLY ones to run this school. I highly suggest any parent who is looking for a safe and caring environment for their child try Goddard. As far as I am concerned, they were a God-sent to us. Thanks Goddard. On a side note, if any parent wants more confirmation this review is legit, please feel free to mention my name and I will leave work to come to Goddard to introduce you to my happy daughter. read more

My daughter has been attending Goddard since she was 1 and I could not be happier. She enjoys her time there, has learned a lot socially and academically. The staff and teachers take the time to know your children and family, which has made me feel confident when I drop her off every day. I actually pulled her out of Goddard after my husband and I moved, out of convenience. What we found was she was not learning as much at another preschool so we brought her back. Even though it is out of our way, it was worth it our daughter was in good hands. Goddard does a great job and I would recommend to anyone! read more

I love This school. My son has been attending for several months now and I couldn't be any happier with his progress. His teachers are on top of things and are very nurturing. I love that the school emails me with his daily activities so I know exactly what he learned and what he did in school. The school would also send pictures of my child while he's doing an activity. Additionally, the staff are on top of things when it comes to safety. I was called in one day to pick up my child as he was showing signs of an illness. They asked that i take him to the doctor to be seen and required a note from the doctor to make sure he's not contagious before he is allowed back. Thankfully my son was ok and he went back to school the next day. I am relieved to know that they take the children's safety seriously and try to safeguard the children's health by taking such precautions. Highly recommended. read more

Cannot speak highly enough of this school. We moved from a great daycare in California and were nervous, but they made the transition so smooth and by the time we left, we felt like family. It is a positive and bright environment from the moment you walk in. Had our son (2 3/4 years at enrollment) and daughter (5 months) at enrollment) enrolled while in temporary housing and couldn't have been more happy with the care they received. The teachers in the infant room were bubbly and nurturing while the teacher's in my son's room were equally so and helped get my lil guy potty trained. I loved seeing all the different activities the kids did as well as the artwork (even by the babies). It's a great community with smart and kind staff who are very communicative. I'm so sad we had to go because we ended up moving too far out. read more

We highly recommend Goddard School in Chandler. Our daughter was at Goddard for almost two years, now she's moving on to kindergarten. We will really miss everyone! The teachers, front office staff, and Mr. Todd are all amazing with no turnover in any of the main teachers the whole time we were there. They taught our daughter so much, and all the classrooms are light and bright with lots of fun and creative activities. We also have the best video of our daughter EVER from their fall festival where each class dances to a different song. Thank you to everyone at Goddard! read more

The Goddard School - Chandler location is simply superb and is highly recommended. My son spent a few years of preschool and then Pre-K there, and is now equipped and ready to take on Kindergarten. And it's because of the caring teachers (Miss Melissa, Miss Heather, Miss Bella, Miss Maricel) and staff who always had my son's best interest at heart. They were his mentors and advocates, giving him the education and social skills to take into the world. The onsite owner, Mr. Todd, is really invested in every kid who goes to Goddard, and it shows. He knows every one of them by name and takes the time to connect and talk with them. As a parent, he played a supportive role, and was very responsive when any questions I had came up. One of the biggest selling points for me when it came to choosing The Goddard School of Chandler was their Tadpoles App. This app allowed me to easily see what time my son was dropped off/picked up and what he was learning daily in the classroom. Often times the teachers would post individual/group photos/videos of my son, which I really appreciated. As a single mom whose son comes from a split family, I was able to feel connected to him and keep tabs on him during my non-parenting days which was a huge bonus! The Goddard School of Chandler helped set my son up for success, especially when these younger years of child development are SO crucial, and I have the school to thank for that. read more

We absolutely love the Goddard School in Chander! Mr. Todd, Miss Darlene and the teaching team there are so caring for the children. I really felt like we were on the same page the duration of our daughter's time there. We always felt informed and aware of what was happening with our daughter's education and progress. She's attending kindergarten soon and we are sad to see her leave Goddard, but confident in what she's learned and our collaboration with the school - she's set for success!! If you have an opportunity to send your child here - you won't be sorry! :) read more

My daughter attended this school until recently. I have to say...this daycare/preschool has been invaluable to my daughter's development. She was excited to go to school every day! She loved her friends and her teachers. The staff is so helpful and friendly, Mr T (the owner) knows every kid by name and is so happy to see the kids, and teachers Ms Melissa and Ms Heather in particular are absolutely AMAZING. Thank you all for you love and support. We will absolutely miss this school and each of you that played a role in my Kaia's life. Much love! read more

This place is absolutely wonderful. They really helped my 4 year old develop and grow! Mr. Todd, the owner is extremely involved and is very responsive and helpful. This place really focuses on academics at a young age. I highly recommend them to anyone! read more

This place is an amazing experience for your child and your self. Every teacher is so nice and patient, I really do appreciate this place. I can tell the interaction difference with my child since I've enrolled him. And Mr. Todd need I say more, he's very informative and stays in contact with you and makes the school have a real family touch. Mrs Marilou and Mrs Adele are special teachers as well, its the little things they offer consistently that make this school a top notch facility and I know if you enroll your child you will not be disappointed. I still haven't been! read more

Goddard (Chandler) is amazing! As a mom, I want to provide and do the best I can for my child. I can say, choosing Goddard (Chandler) has been one of the best decisions I have made thus far as a mother. From the second I met Ms. Darlene, I knew Goddard (Chandler) was the right place! I then came back and met Ms. Hazel and Mr. Mario and filled out the application immediately. It is interesting I feel this way because I was terrified to put my daughter in a daycare. I am a first time mom. However, Goddard (Chandler) has made this such an amazing experience. It is simply the BEST. Instead of being filled with the stereotypical first day sadness, I was honestly filled with joy. The first day, we were greeted by Ms. Dolores. I LOVE her! She was amazing! The next day, I met Ms. Susie! AMAZING! She truly loves what she does. I then met Ms. Shannon who is so sweet. All 3 are teachers for my one classroom. Oh, and I do not want to forget about Mr. Todd (Owner). He is awesome! In addition to just having a team that is excited and appears to truly enjoy what they are doing, I also appreciate the knowledge. I trust my daughter with their team, not only because they are nice, they actually know what they are doing when it comes to kids. Also, I feel welcomed. I can say, this is probably one of the first places (in my life...generally speaking, not just when it comes to daycare) that I feel truly welcomed. I feel that they are just not taking my money. I truly feel that they want my baby girl, my Husband as well as myself to be apart of their school. I can keep going and going but I think you all get my point. read more

THERE IS NO BETTER PLACE than this school. 8 years ago my wife and I visited about 5 child care facilities in search of a place for our daughter to attend. Goddard was the second on our tour. We should have saved ourselves some time and stopped right there. At the end of our day - there was no doubt - this was the school for us. We have had 2 children - from infant to preschool go through their program. From the top down, The Goddard School is top notch. Mr. Todd is incredible and can tell you the name of every child (and parent) who walks through the door. Miss Darlene and her crew run the place with a quiet confidence. Each staff member - has a unique quality about them that is far beyond my ability to express. Every staff member has made a special impact on my children's life. My children are both better people for being there. My oldest now in 2nd Grade, still asks to visit her old teachers any chance she can. This is a special place. Every time you enter a room - you will get a smile. When you pick up your children, you will have a story about the day. THEY DO IT RIGHT HERE. They hire the right people, they share what is going on, they embrace every family, they make you and your kids feel special, they truly care about your child's education, and they value your time and relationship with them. Without hesitation I highly recommend the Goddard Schools Chandler. We will leave tomorrow for that last time, with tears in our eyes yet excited to start our next journey... This just opens a spot for your child to thrive like ours have. read more

My daughter has been here for 3 years and we are so happy!! Best school we could have found!

My kids LOVED this place! Feels like you're seeing family - EVERYbody remembers your name and the name of every kid. I was just amazed that "Mr. Todd" really remembered us by name. One of my kiddos is very shy, but Mr. Todd was always wonderful to her, and after a couple months, she started giving him high-5's. Whenever we had a concern, it was addressed immediately. The teachers went out of their way to treat our children like they were the only one's there. They always give lots of feedback on how YOUR child did - not just generic comments, but always at least one specific detail. Can't say enough positive comments about them! (and I am VERY particular about who cares for my child!!) read more

Wonderful, loving environment- my daughter has been here since opening day- we made the mistake of "trying" some other schools closer to our home and honestly could not find better and ended up right back where she began at 3 months old! The owner is fabulous and my daughter will not leave school without finding him to give him a hug! Always an open door to his office. He truly, genuinely cares about the kids and families and works very hard to make his school the best. And the director is also amazing, is a Mom, and understands. Her creativity touches every inch of the school- we could not be happier at this school. I dread the day she has to graduate! Thank goodness for 3 more years...=) read more

I called this school to get some more info and was rudely put off by "Maria". Was not very friendly and seemed in a rush to hang up and said I could not come view the school without an appointment. I felt that was really weird since most schools allow drop ins to get more information about the school. I won't be going to this school for sure. read more

I've used other preschool/daycare facilities as well as a trusted in-home provider over the years, and recently switched my pre-K son to Goddard. It's been 4 months now and the difference Goddard has made in him is nothing short of amazing to me. My son is smart, but very busy and easily distracted. He LOVES school (even from the 1st day!) and even asks to go on his days off! His teacher is kind but firm and demands that they live up to their abilities and responsibilities. I've noticed he's more willing to share with his little brother, more willing to help clean-up his messes home, and will stay with us rather than running off (like he used to). I can't say enough about the quality of the staff. Within 2 weeks, my son (who had no interest at all in writing) was able to write his name and start to recognize letters by sight. If I had known about Goddard earlier, I would have started him here sooner. Also, as a side note, I asked a teacher friend of mine what her daughter was learning on her pre-K class and she didn't know. At Goddard, we are informed yearly, monthly, and daily regarding curriculum and simple homework assignments to help reinforce learning through repetition. I love the updates and feel that I made the best decision possible for my son. Thanks to everyone there for creating a loving, nurturing, and fun educational environment for our kids! read more