Godwin is public school that provides hands-on teaching quality of a private school without the…read morecost!

One of Henrico County Public Schools premier high schools. There's lots of involvement with staff…read moreand parents and students. The students are proud to be a part of the education process and extracurricular activities. There's rivalry with Freeman and Deep Run High Schools, which makes the athletic other events exciting to attend. Parking is something that could definitely be worked on here. When coming to events, you need to arrive 30-45 minutes before the start of events to be able to find parking as it is limited. If you have a pickup truck or SUV then you're in luck because you can park in the grassy areas. If you're coming to pickup a student after school or drop off before school, please pack your patience. The line can be very long to enter and leave the school. You'll find parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles double parked. It would be awesome if the school resource officer (Henrico County Police) could and would prevent that double parking as it has caused many accidents over the years.

My son has been attending Minnieland since he was 12 weeks old. As hard as it was to leave him…read morewith strangers, it soon became apparent that the staff at this school would always take exceptional care of my baby. The teachers genuinely care about him - they delight in his achievements and milestones, they keep me in the loop about all of the moments I have to miss while at work, and they treat him with individualized care. Jenny and Tori are flexible and accommodative and are regularly involved with the kids - these are not administrators who simply sit at a desk all day. They know every child and every parent and are in tune with the needs of each family. The communication is excellent - I always know what's happening in the school, in the classroom, and in my son's day. Heather, Nichole, Wanda, Nicole, Megan, and all of the teachers are so amazing - there has never been a day that I have worried at all about leaving my precious boy in the care of these extraordinary women.

My daughter has been at this location of Minnieland since January of 2014. She had just turned 3…read moreand prior to that had stayed with family. Needless to say, leaving her the first day was hard...for me....she pushed me out the door because she INSTANTLY loved it. The teachers and directors know all the student's names which gives you that family feeling and a great sense of security. I recommend everyone to take their children to this location. PLUS it's VERY affordable especially in comparison to other daycares. I am so grateful I found them.

Overpriced. Teachers are terrible, and the cellular service around the area is terrible. For the…read moreamount of money I pay for my kid, it should be flawless. I would recommend you go to public school, or a better private school.

Pretty good. Some people there are poopyheads and stipid. Overall pretty good tho. Campus is nic,…read moreteachers are nice, i loved it. Some kids there are bad tho.

After applying and being accepted but wait-pooled for 2 years, I decided to try one more time for…read moremy daughter going into Kindergarten. The process is tedious. Instead of making it easier for prior accepted applicants to enroll, they treat you like a brand new applicant. Needless to say, my daughter was once again waitlisted along with "50 others". If they are THIS full, they should stop accepting applications. But I guess they don't want to lose the application fee revenue they're getting ($50 per application...) Their readiness visits are also not Montessori based. They clearly "test" your child, I saw it with my own eyes and ears last year during my daughters readiness visit. The teacher asked her explicitly "what letter is this?" And when I mentioned it to the organizer (Makayla) she said "oh, no we don't test" basically telling me what I saw and heard was wrong. It's also clear that they only enroll kids who are already incredibly advanced so that the school staff can take credit for their excellence. My daughter is clearly very on track for her age, can make out the sounds of most letters, and already knows basic math at the age of 5. (Her readiness visit she was 4 going on 5) But they want 5 year olds to be advanced kindergartners and first graders before even entering kindergarten. I'm also guessing there is some other discrimination going on. Because being "accepted" but waitlisted more than once, but thrice, should not happen in any school. Why even take applicants at that point? Hire more teachers, or stop taking applications every year. This is not what Montessori is about and they need to research what Maria Montessori's mission was. Because this is not it. Also, during Christmas they sent out the most vague "holiday greeting", so that was also pretty strange. I hope this feedback reaches the right people. I will not be applying again.

We are in our third year with RMS and have two children attending the school. We have been thrilled…read morewith our RMS experience. Specifically, there is a great community of engaged parents and educators working together to achieve outstanding educational outcomes. We feel that we are getting something unique and differentiated from the more standard approach to education that a lot of other independent schools offer. Moreover, our kids absolutely love going to school here! My children's enthusiasm for their school, passion for learning, and solid academic advancement will keep us coming back to RMS year after year. I encourage anyone interested in the Montessori approach to visit the website and school for more information and resources.

We enrolled our children at Hunter Classical Christian School for three years, drawn by its promise…read moreof a Christian, classical education. Sadly, what we experienced was far from what was advertised. The school's environment is toxic, driven by fear-based discipline and troubling situations that left our children anxious, disengaged and insecure. This approach caused lasting emotional and academic harm, which we're still addressing. The administration's petty behavior--marked by manipulation, dishonesty, gaslighting, and dismissive responses to concerns--made things worse. They prioritize image over addressing real issues, leaving families feeling unheard or cut out. Disturbingly, children are exploited purely for the school's image, enduring gaslighting and mistreatment that mirrors how parents are treated. In 2023-24, at least eight families (that I know of) left this small school; in 2024-25, at least 17 families (~40 children), including ours, left, some mid-year. Many of these families were trusted volunteers in the community. Seven teachers and administrators also departed this year, reflecting the chaotic environment. I wish I'd seen honest reviews before enrolling. If this helps even just one family avoid the pain our children and many others have endured, it's worth sharing. Please do your research before going here and don't disregard the red flags you may see.

The real truth: We - and many families not represented in reviews - love and wholly endorse our…read moreschool. My oldest started in 2019. Our younger kids are in lower grades. Hunter faculty, administration, students, & parents form a special school, dedicated to the glory of God. Hunter students possess appreciation for truth & beauty, a deep confidence in themselves, & an admirable understanding of their faith. They trust the Lord & work hard without excuses. Is it the right fit? Visit & meet us to decide. The fruit of the Spirit is evident. Our programs are growing. Our faculty is excited for their calling. We've grown from 30 students to 150+ in 6 years, received full ACCS accreditation, & our High School starts this Fall. We prioritize new families' needs ABOVE the handful who chose to leave (there will always be a few at any private school.) We can't imagine a better fit. Actual Hunter families, committed to our mission (a large majority compared to a few reviews) agree.

What a school! Warm, welcoming community, strong academics that challenge and inspire students,…read moreteachers that go above and beyond every day, and all on a gorgeous, unique 70 acre campus. The small size means that your child will be known, nurtured, and loved, and you'll be surprised by the volume of sports and activities the school has to engage children. You must check out this school! Highly recommend!

We are so lucky to have found this Goddard school! Kendra, who has a heart of gold and a true love…read morefor children, opened this school in April. When we initially met her at our tour, we just knew that she was in this field for all the right reasons. Our boys started at the school when it opened, and their teachers have been amazing. Their primary teacher, Miss Katie, has been so loving, and cares about our boys in the most genuine way. They have come so far with her and Miss JaVonne, and we feel so lucky that our boys are in her class. The school director, Molly, has a background in speech therapy, which is so evident in how she has been supporting our children's development. Thank you for giving our boys such a loving and safe transition into preschool! We are forever grateful

From the owner: At The Goddard School located in Richmond, we're more than just a daycare. The Goddard School is a…read moreprivate preschool, offering childcare to infants and toddlers to pre-k. Our programs are designed to nurture each child's curiosity in a safe and caring environment.

My friends say that it is so much fun and they treat students good and they said that they get to…read moredo fun activities and I think every child should go there and have a good education