Tampa (Westchase) Reviews & Recognition

The love and commitment of our Goddard families inspires us every day. To help make each child’s learning experiences the best they can be, we are always happy to listen when parents share their expectations. Here’s what our families have to say.

  • The teachers are so sweet, warm, & caring- I love sending my son to Goddard because I know the staff will take the best care of him!

    Dylan & Ethan's Mother

    Infant Classroom

  • The staff is amazing, from the teachers to administrative team. We love the curriculum, small class sizes, ease and frequency of communication, and getting daily pictures/updates.

    Rowan's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • The Goddard school in Westchase is the perfect educational place for my children. My oldest son started at Goddard when he was 18 months until 4years old. Now my 2years old daughter is in Goddard. The school offers a safe and educational environment. The staff is friendly and caring. The curriculum and activities throughout the year are perfect for little learners. The children love The Goddard school and the parents too.

    Thomas & Hailey's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • Everyone is so attentive, caring and welcoming. I never worry that my child will be safe and loved throughout the day. The teachers never hesitate to share details and highlights about her day at drop/off pick up. It feels like family!

    Ella's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • The teachers and administration are amazing and care for all the children who attend Goddard. The level of learning my child receives is amazing.

    Grant's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • We’ve been at the school for nearly 4 years now. Every class has been “our favorite.” We love the teachers and the staff and how loved our children are. The only time I ever had an issue, when I addressed it, I felt listened to and it got resolved with love and care, which is all I can ever ask for. Our family has nothing but love for this school and would recommend it to anyone.

    Dylan & Eli's Mother

    Goddard Graduate

  • we have been truly amazed by the staff, and the curriculum and education at Goddard. We have truly found a place where our children can excel in both education and behavior.

    Max & JJ -(Joseph James)'s Father

    Preschool Classroom

  • The staff are amazing and our kids love it. We feel confident they are in good hands each day.

    Kingston & Jameson's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • Excellent administration and caring teachers. Great extracurricular activities.

    Sofia's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • Small class size and great teachers in the infant room.

    Thomas's Father

    Infant Classroom

  • I would like to say a big thank you to Goddard School's teachers, they have a real talent to communicate with children and develop them.

    Melanie's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • Friendly, clean, safe environment. From Lorri to the teachers, we and our baby feel welcomed with open arms every day.

    Sofia's Father

    Infant Classroom

  • Everything about the Westchase school has been amazing. My daughter is thriving and ve tu happy to go every day, no bullying issues. Miss Elizabeth & Miss Tammy are wonderful teachers, leading the children to a successful path!

    Anna Isabella 's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • Excellent teachers, very flexible and understanding, clean facility, good location. My daughters comes home very happy everyday sharing what she learned!

    Naia's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • Great leadership, staff and kids are learning everyday

    Zahava & Yehuda & Tzippora & Peninnah's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • Genuine, child development focused group!

    Braelyn's Father

    Preschool Classroom

  • The teachers and administration at this school are some of the warmest, sweetest people. They love my child like their own and I would never have him anywhere else.

    Remy & Lukas's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • We like being allowed to be a part of the school. I enjoy reading the curriculum and watch it evolve as it does with our child. I also like that instructors and associates at Goddard that don’t even directly teach our son, know and greet him and he grows close to them.

    Grant's Father

    Toddler Classroom

  • Staff is very friendly and welcoming. I love the photos and updates I receive throughout the day. My kids are happy here.

    Libertie & Asher's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • Goddard has accelerated our daughter's cognitive and physical skills beyond what my wife and I could have anticipated. We're constantly amazed by the knowledge she brings home each day. We are so appreciative for the teachers and staff pouring into her. We love Goddard!

    Madison & McKinley's Father

    Toddler Classroom

  • My son loves it. He always has a smile on his face and I feel that he is very well taken care of. He learns new stuff every day. I also feel that his safety is a #1 priority....especially with the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, which is very important for all of us.

    Brayden's Father

    Pre-K Classroom

  • My daughter seems more advanced than her friends that attend other schools. She is always singing new songs and telling me how much she loves her teachers.

    Mia's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • Both of our children have had wonderful experiences at Goddard so far. The teachers are warm, loving, and provide a developmentally appropriate education for the children. The administration is well organized and accommodating. We intend to keep our children here until they are in Kindergarten.

    Dylan & Eli's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • Before my son who is 3, started Goddard School he hated going to daycare. He said it wasn’t fun and his teachers weren’t nice to him. Now he can’t wait to get to school and see what fun activity he gets to do today with his friends. We love Goddard school!!!

    John's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • I love how overly prepared my children are for Kindergarten when they get there, that they could almost go straight into first grade!

    Remy & Lukas's Father

    Preschool Classroom

  • Extremely caring and genuine staff. Not a one size fits all approach. Very supportive and nurturing. Excellent education standards. My oldest son graduated The Goddard School and he, and many of his Goddard classmates, were swiftly identified for gifted programs in elementary. My younger son is in VPK at Goddard and passed a recent kindergarten assessment with ease. A very solid start from an educational and pastoral perspective.

    Sammy & Leo's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • Teachers are wonderful, very patient and positive. The front area staff are super friendly and helpful. Its an all around very positive environment that my child loves and is learning a lot.

    Brighton's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • We have been very happy with the individualized approach and open communication.

    Finn's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • The lesson plans and daily activities have played a key role in our daughters development and will prepare her for elementary school and beyond. The foundation Goddard has set will be seen for years to come.

    Kathryn's Father

    Pre-K Classroom

  • My daughter previously came from an expensive chain daycare center and, although at the time I thought this was the best money could buy, I was proven completely wrong when she joined Goddard. I cannot tell you enough what a positive and flourishing difference the change has made. Now she always is excited to go the daycare and happy when she leaves. She eats all of her good and just looks overall worlds happier than she ever did at the prior daycare.

    Ella's Mother

    Infant Classroom

  • The teachers are really good and the whole environment makes you feel like a family.

    Salvador & Jorge's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • The teachers are so nurturing and genuinely care about my kids. The education they are getting is phenomenol.

    Conor & Caylee's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • School engages a variety of teaching methods. My son's vocabulary has expanded tremendously. Teachers are emotionally available for the children. They seem to take a personal interest in each child's well-being.

    Michael's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • I love the facility, how clean everything is. The teachers are very educated and nice with my daughter. I feel that my daughter is safe when she is there, she is learning more and more every day. I am very happy with The Goddard School.

    Sabrina's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • The school realizes that every child is different and has different needs. Your teachers are very skilled in setting up curriculum that can be taught to all but modified for individual needs. The teachers are also very good at getting the kids engaged in learning.

    Dean & Evelynn's Mother

    Infant Classroom

  • Great communication and I appreciate all the safety precautions during the pandemic. We love our teachers and always feel like our kids are protected and loved. Thank you!

    Dylan & Eli's Father

    Preschool Classroom

APPLE ACCREDITED

Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment (APPLE) is a national early learning program accreditation. APPLE is accepted into the Gold Seal of Quality program.

July 2021 - July 2024

GOLD SEAL QUALITY CARE PROGRAM

LEVEL 3

The Gold Seal Quality Care program, administered through the Florida Department of Children and Families, recognizes nationally accredited childcare facilities that provide a high level of quality in their care and supervision of children.

July 2016 - July 2022

QUALITY COUNT FOR KIDS

Quality Count for Kids is a program that uses licensing standards as a foundation and sets a continuum of five clearly defined levels of increasing quality. This program ensures young children throughout Hillsborough County are provided with the best possible early learning experiences through high quality early learning programs and school-age programs. It provides information and support to early learning programs to improve and sustain the quality of their programs and provides families with an easy to use tool to select the best programs for their children.

January 2015 - January 2016
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