After 5 years at Goddard, having two children attend(ed) this school, we have seen all the good…read morethat Goddard has to offer. From 3 months through the VPK, we stuck with them, because they are the best. Cleanliness was initially my main concern finding a daycare, and I have visited many daycare facilities before I decided on Goddard. Throughout the day the teachers and staff pick up after the kids, the areas were food is handled are impeccable, and they have a special sanitizing system in place, called ZONO Sanitizing. The ZONO machine cleans mats, tables, toys and even soft toys. After having my infant daughter grown up and graduate from their VPK program, and going on to Kindergarten I know that there is more to child care, than just a clean class room. Goddard has an awesome curriculum, my first child has learned things that peers of her age do not even come close to. Of course all parents think their child is the brightest, but Goddard actually was a huge contributor to the knowledge and skills she took away to Kindergarten. Very happy with the way they teach, and the enrichment programs they have in place. All these five years the school has been improving and building on what they already offer. The staff at Goddard is amazing. The whole crew makes sure the experience has been as easy as it can be. As a mother (or father) it is not "easy" to leave your child behind in care of others, but knowing my children were always in a loving environment with people who care about them is huge. Not only does the staff make sure your child feels loved, they really care about us as a family. They all take the time to know you, be there with advice if you ask for it, a kind word of encouragement when you are tired after a sleepless night with the baby. I cannot stress enough how excellent our experience at Goddard has been, go and take a look, and find out for yourself.

Our son was one of the first children at this location when it opened. In those first few years we…read moreabsolutely loved the tight knit community and attention to detail the staff and directors offered. However as we now enter our child's third year at the school with numerous staff and leadership turnover we utilize this school more out of convenience than personal choice. There have been several instances of miscommunication from leadership with our family. Even more concerning, is the notable leadership turnover in such a short period of time. Unfortunately there is not a standard practice in place for routine class transitions which allow children of the same age an equal opportunity to access all learning tools which the school prides itself on. It's extremely disappointing to see such obvious stagnation and regression in our child's classroom engagement and learning for what appears to be the sake of appeasing incoming families on waitlists or special circumstances. I do hope moving forward the school is able to put in place more concrete class groupings so that all children are afforded an equal opportunity to engage and excel in their pivotal early learning years with the developmentally appropriate materials and tools the school has to offer.

So as every mom knows one hard thing is to find a daycare. It's a very stressful process thinking…read moreabout finding a place that meets all of our needs. Well I decided to check this place out after contacting for a tours. The owners, were very friendly and welcomed me to tour the facility. My daughter and I came and we checked it out. We met her teacher for the 2 year old room and I loved her structure of her teaching and her love for what she does. I love all of the staff and they really have pride in what hey do. This is not a large chain daycare so kids don't get lost in all the hustle and bustle, the teachers and owner know all of her kids and love them all. They offer a nice meal and snacks so that is amazing and the offer a very good deal for 6 months which is awesome. I can't give this place enough praise and kiddos for loving my daughter and taking care of her on a daily basis!

From the owner: Enrollment Special! All new enrollments will receive a 20% discount for the first two months!…read moreNot just another Daycare! Prodigies ELC is Jacksonville Beach's premier Child Care, Preschool, and VPK provider. We provide full day child care and preschool service for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age. Prodigies offers a proven curriculum with a focus on academic achievement for all age groups.

My son came to this location as a 2 year old. The teachers worked so hard with my son with every…read moremilestone and the teachers have great communication.

Better daycare and school at the same time.. because children begin to learn from a very early age…read morewhich helps to strengthen them from a young age and prepare it for when school starts. My son started reading early from the age of 4 because the teacher him a word and he helped him to read, also the numbers at the age of 4 he knew how to count to 100. If you want your child to learn early, do not hesitate to enroll him La petite academy- beach blv, thanks ms. D, Jodi, Mariah, Sharon .

Ms. Ledden, Ms. Dixon, and Ms. Yancey are my son's teachers at Primrose and we love them. They're…read moreso thoughtful, they're very communicative with us as parents, and are very loving. They're always sharing news with us about my son's behavior or his needs (both opportunities and praises! which we appreciate). My son basically jumps out of my arms into Ms. Dixon's arms every morning, which makes me feel so good dropping him off every day knowing he looks forward to who he's spending his days with, and confirms to me he's in a loving and safe environment that he enjoys. Thank you Ms. Ledden, Ms. Dixon, and Ms. Yancey for your love and support of our son in the Toddler 2 classroom!

If I could leave 0 stars I would. My son at the ripe age of…read more2 years old and never having been in school before was expelled on his 3rd day of school for being able to open doors and was classified as a "flight risk". First of all, WHY was my son able to get out if he's being supervised. Secondly, why would you say you can't expect your teachers to run after a student when they're there for a reason. He's 2. He shouldn't be expected to act like a robot. He does not have adhd or anything of the sort to classify him as an "overly difficult" child. Another issue is, nobody could tell us specifics of why he was considered a flight risk other than opening the classroom door. First we were told y'all would give him 2 weeks to adjust to being in school then not even 8 hours later we were told by the end of the school week then the very next day it was, he's expelled. WILD behavior. Not to mention on his last day when I arrived to pick him up, he was being "disciplined" in the front office and I was never called or told he was up front. I lived 5 mins away and would have came to get him immediately instead of yall holding him in the front office. Again. He's TWO!! As a previous preschool teacher and someone who has talked with numerous other preschool teachers AND a child psychiatrist, we are ALL disgusted by the behavior and treatment towards my two year old child.

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.

Great school with awesome staff. They truly care about the children and work hard to address any…read moreconcerns you may have

My kids loved coming here for summer camp. They are 4 and 2. My youngest has always struggled at…read moredrop off but she literally walks in happy 90% of the time so I'm super grateful. I get regular updates on the app and can look at the livestream cameras anytime I want. The staff are lovely and helpful. Ms. Dana is great. They always seem to be working on fun activities or having dance parties. They spend a lot of time outside which we love. The staff are organised and up to date. Really happy with our choice. Highly recommended.

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!!!

LOVE LOVE LOVE this daycare! Everyone is so friendly, loving, and attentive. They made us feel so…read moresafe and comfortable be able to go back to work with our newborn. Our son absolutely adores his teachers. They send picture updates, entries on all diaper changes and feedings, and there is a portal where you can communicate any issues or questions real time. Not to mention the biometrics finger print drop off and pick up! They are very accommodating and understanding about pricing and payments for working parents. This place is a great place to call second home. Would recommend to anyone

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.

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.