Portland (Bethany) Reviews & Recognition

Organized, friendly staff. Fun community events. Strong pre-k readiness. Proximity to elementary school is a plus!

Ezra & Carter's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

We are so glad have chosen Goddard at Bethany for our child. We feel strong support from the school for our child’s care and development. The teachers are awesome, the programs are robust. We also have been able communicate with school very easily. We feel the school has been part of our life style now!

Johannes's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Great teachers, and great environment

Elijah's Father

Preschool Classroom

The teachers at Goddard are very kind and nurturing to children, and they respond quickly when parents have concerns.

Kiharu & Iori's Mother

Preschool Classroom

The teachers are kind and gentle. Even if we don't fully understand English, the teachers try to understand our culture and our children. Responses to questions and concerns are also prompt, which gives us peace of mind.

Kaho & Kana's Mother

Preschool Classroom

We are incredibly grateful for the time our daughter has been able to spend at The Goddard School, as we see her ongoing development daily, and can tell that the staff truly care for her well-being and continued growth. The school is always fun of energy and the children seem incredibly happy and content, and our daughter is always excited to come home and share what she accomplished during the day.

Skylar's Father

Toddler Classroom

We are happy with our daughter's development and she loves going to Goddard. Great teaching environment with good teachers and fun activities.

Aravi's Father

Toddler Classroom

Well managed and caring teachers

Nevaan & Ishaan's Mother

Toddler Classroom

The Bethany location was a dream to work with during last fall's Portland's teacher strike. They were so very helpful lifting our stress by knowing our daughter had a wonderful place to be during that time. Ms. Maria is an absolute favorite of Elsa's!

Elsa's Mother

Kindergarten Classroom

I have nothing but positive things to say about the staff and curriculum at this school. My child comes home everyday having learned something new.

Penelope's Father

Toddler Classroom

They are taking good care of my kid and she loves being at school because of all the age appropriate fun filled activities all day.

Sunidhi's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Good facility. Lisa the director is awesome. Convenient location, we like the playground for the kids.

Hailey's Father

Toddler Classroom

We absolutely love it. The teachers are great. So many rockstars packed into one little building.

Liam & Finn's Father

Toddler Classroom

Great teachers, variety of activities to keep students engaged, and secure environment where parents and children feel safe. Only drawback is the expense but you get what you pay for and we prefer a quality preschool program where the staff are paid appropriately and there’s not a high turnover.

Xavior & Chancellor's Mother

Preschool Classroom

My baby has been happy, safe, well and developing better than ever.

Ian's Mother

Infant Classroom

It has been a great experience overall. No complaints!

Elijah's Father

Preschool Classroom

The director and teachers do a great job of communicating issues before they become a problem so everyone can prepare and adjust. My son has benefited so much from the program.

Isaac & Arthur's Father

Pre-K Classroom

Warm greeting every dropoff & pickup. Great photos throughout the day. Warm smiles from the teachers. ..and our little one says most mornings, "Daddy, I like school." What more do you need?

Kira's Father

Pre-K Classroom

If the school had a special power it would easily be the staff. Caring, engaged, supportive, experienced are just a few of the words that come to mind. Whether it's the administrators or the teachers we can't say enough about how amazing the team is.

Thaddeus & Hunter's Father

Preschool Classroom

They spend a lot of money on supplies and materials that enrich the learning experience. They don’t scrimp. Good.

Alexander & Emily's Father

Pre-K Classroom

Great schedule for 4 year olds. Good teachers keeping the tiny brains active

Nevaan & Ishaan's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Upbeat. They keep her active and overall the time is positive

Genevieve's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Lisa does such an amazing job creating a fun, colorful, diverse, and positive experience. The teachers so far have been warm and loving and effective. Also I love how hard they work to provide good hours for parents. That is huge.

Violet's Mother

Preschool Classroom

We love the school, the structure, discipline and how every detail is taken care off!

Emma & Mateo's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Both of my children have had great experiences at Goddard. The teachers are wonderful and do such a great job. I know my kids are beyond safe which at the end of the day is all anyone can hope for when it comes to their little ones.

Owen & Henry's Mother

Preschool Classroom

The school is great, you can see how quick the kids pick up new things and enjoy learning. I also really appreciated the approach towards the parents, where the school not only takes care of the kids but is mindful parents need to work and you can see how Lisa and the team do everything they can to help us in that way.

Elias & Nicolas's Father

Preschool Classroom

It has been a pleasant experience watching my daughter learn and grow here. She is genuinely happy to go back every day!

Elijah's Father

Toddler Classroom

Ms Lisa is great. The teachers are fantastic, especially Ms Alexis Mejia. As a parent with a special needs child, I cannot say thank you enough to Goddard for being so welcoming and supportive.

Mutara's Mother

Preschool Classroom

The teachers and daily curriculum. We are confident our son is in a safe, nurturing, and expansive environment.

Xavior & Chancellor's Father

Preschool Classroom

The kids are doing well and they love it there!

Sahana & Saachi's Father

Preschool Classroom

Great school and curriculum. Appreciate that the classes are small for more one on one time and interaction with our son and the other kids.

Deklyn's Mother

Toddler Classroom

We were very happy with the time our daughter was at The Goddard School. Lisa made the enrollment process very easy---she was extremely prompt in her responses and always very helpful. Plus, Teacher Maria was a delight with our daughter, Elsa.

Elsa's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Great teachers, the curriculum is much more robust than anything we saw at other centers but is still focused on play and natural learning, it's very clean, our child feels loved and safe.

Nobi's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

We love Goddard and all the teachers!

Avalyn's Mother

Preschool Classroom

The teachers always smile at the children.

Towa's Mother

Toddler Classroom

The teachers and the staff in general are really welcoming and respectful. They follow up with us whenever we have questions or concerns. We will receive always an answer. The school organizes events to create community and encourage parents to get involved and know each other. The daily report with photos and a description of what our son has been working on, learning are great for us to stay connected on his development.

Andres Galvez's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

As Lisa put during graduation, allowing someone else to watch over our kids was the hardest thing we have had to do, AND we are so lucky that Goddard is our village!

Jacksen & Jaysen's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

I like the teachers and the culture.

Runa's Father

Preschool Classroom

All the teachers and staff are amazing, kind, and care about the kids.

Sammy's Father

Preschool Classroom

Director’s commitment to her job, curriculum, diversity, teachers, exposure to foreign languages/different cultures, flexibility

Elise's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Teachers are great with kids, director understands parents and kids needs and it feels like home. Thanks for this great experience!

Elias & Nicolas's Mother

Toddler Classroom

I like that my preschooler is learning letters, writing, coloring, and chess. He hadn't been very interested in any of these before enrolling with Goddard and now, he's blossoming with new interests! My 15 month old is exposed to so much and although he's not speaking yet, he can clearly follow instructions. I know he will eventually follow suit with his classmates.

Xavior & Chance's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Friendly staff, clean and inviting environment. Fun activities to keep kids engaged, LOVE that they celebrate and acknowledge the cultural diversity of student body. Wish I could be a small child and go there!

Kayla's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Great school. Kiddos love it!

Emma & Mateo's Mother

Toddler Classroom

We love our son’s teachers Mr. Grayson and Ms. Jessica. They are awesome! And Lisa is super responsible and responsive. The school is very organized and has all kinds of different activities to keep the kids occupied. We love it.

Miranda & Myles's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Lisa dn the teachers are amazing!

Brady's Father

Toddler Classroom

Really appreciate the communication, the staff, and the warmth! I would highly recommend Goddard especially now that we are extending hours to 5:30 (helps with the work schedule so much).

Thea & Lucy's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Teachers is very good! And security is good.

Ritsu's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Very organized! Tightly run ship. Super helpful for small kids to be on a predictable schedule- love that about Goddard!!

Otis's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Love that there is a schedule/curriculum for the kids.

Landon & Wyatt's Mother

Toddler Classroom