South Portland Reviews & Recognition

We have had the greatest experience. It is absolutely an investment, but a worthwhile one to say the least. Our two kids (4 and 2) adjusted immediately and are thriving. The staff are friendly, honest, patient and engaging. It’s a good sin that your kids are happy when they practically jump out of the car to go inside and whine (although happy to see me) to leave when I pick them up. I cannot stress how loving and wonderful this place as are all the people within. 100% recommend.

Atticus & Leela's Mother

Toddler Classroom

I've had such an amazing experience with Goddard. The teachers are engaging and encouraging, they communicate with parents effectively and they make learning fun. My 4 year old loves going to school; she regularly tells me she wants to stay at school when I pick her up. The staff all really care about the students and it shows. SO happy I found Goddard!

Poppy's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

We like every teacher we have met...miss Alexis, Miss Diane, Miss Layni, Miss Miriam, and others Miss Angi, Cholan. So nice, caring, professional. Nice, clean facility. Very consistent protocols. It means a lot to us that we are greeted warmly by all staff when we come and go each time. Even if we don't know who they are they smile and say hi. It instills a sense of trust and confidence in the place caring for our most precious gift (our child). Thank you.

Elliot's Mother

Preschool Classroom

The teachers care about my daughter nearly as much as I do, which is SO important to me. I know that she is in safe, good hands. They also not only care for her but educate her as well. Every week we realize she has learned something new, whether it’s sign language, identifying colors or parts of her body, or growing more control over her movements. We love to see he thriving as a result of goddard.

Billie's Mother

Infant Classroom

I love the teachers and how well they communicate with us parents. My child loves going to school each day and that’s the best thing for a parent!

Oliver's Mother

Toddler Classroom

We have been very please with the care our 10 month old has been receiving. We recently referred a friend and Cholan has been helpful, caring and accomodative to us. We are very happy with all the teachers and can tell that our Son is very happy and excited to go to school to learn and play. We feel very fortunate to have found The Goddard School. Thank you!

Rowan's Father

Infant Classroom

I love that my son has a good time there. You guys always have a lot of cool activities and the pictures we get throughout to the day are great. He really likes all his teachers and seems very happy while he is there. I am always greeted by name and I feel valued as a parent to the school and I feel like my son is valued as well. I enjoy all of his teachers just as much as he seems to and really like hearing about their days with him.

Remington's Mother

Toddler Classroom

We really liked the Goddard school very much. The childcare team are extremely helpful and understanding. And the school is very safe for kids.The curriculum they follow is of very high standard.

Philip's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Every teacher and staff member is truly invested in the children. I love that even in the infant room they have lesson plans and activities. I feel confident that my child is getting the best environment possible to grow and thrive!

Bear's Mother

Infant Classroom

We have felt incredibly supported by school staff. Our children are well cared for, educated, and taught kindness. There are amazing activities every day as well as opportunities for peer socialization.

Sophia & Lilly's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Discipline and structure. Even for babies. Their caregivers are held to a high standard. Down during the pandemic and how they were highly responsible to avoid outbreaks in kids or teachers. Thank you,

Emahn's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Enriching environment, caring teachers, strict COVID safety measures in place.

Miles & Sophie's Mother

Toddler Classroom

We love the teachers, the personal attention given to each child, the small teacher to student ratio, the Procare app updates throughout the day, and Wednesday water time in the summer! Thank you!

Angus's Mother

Toddler Classroom

I have lots of experience with good daycares over many years. These guys are the best. They take good care of the kids, least events of spreading disease between toddlers. They actually teach toddlers some things.

Emahn's Father

Toddler Classroom

Very impressed with the preschool teacher, Ms Alexis. She has a very professional approach while still being very warm, welcoming and caring with the children. The facility itself is also very nice - it seems clean and organized and much nicer than many daycares/preschools that I’ve visited. The communication is very good. The curriculum is very good - I feel like the school follows through with what they promise.

Hazel's Mother

Preschool Classroom

We love the teachers and how enthusiastic they are: having the communication technology is great to funnel real time information. I love being so informed throughout the day about the progress of my daughter. The curriculum is well thought out and our daughter truly loves it.

Zoe's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

We love the staff, they are great at communicating. We feel like they really love our kids and we feel like we are leaving them in a safe place.

Harrison & Emilia's Mother

Preschool Classroom

We are very happy with everything, the teachers especially!

Lara's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Strong leadership Loving teachers Good communication via Tadpole app

Cole's Mother

Preschool Classroom

We really like the teachers. The girls are very happy there. They really care and that makes a world of difference. Thank you Ms. Karen & Ms. Jennifer!!!

Mackenzie & Ruby's Father

Toddler Classroom

I appreciate the diversity of art activities, outside play time everyday, and clean facilities.

Selma & Leona's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Responsive staff. Teachers connect and bond with the children. The curriculum is well designed to stimulate development amongst the infants.

Anders's Father

Infant Classroom

My child is very happy and he sings when he comes home. The staff is very knowledgeable , sweet,and caring.

Bernardo's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Teachers are wonderful, the school is very clean and my child loves coming to school every day.

Evelyn's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Excellent curriculum, great app for communication, great effort spent to accommodate families during the pandemic.

Russell's Mother

Toddler Classroom

My son thrived here. The teachers are magnificent.

Anders's Father

Pre-K Classroom

We appreciate the details that is sent via the app about how our son is doing during school. He seems to be happy being at the Goddard. I like that the school is doing activities that may be difficult to do or can be messy at home (like playing with sands) as we wanted our son to get such exposure. I also feel safe that the school is having the parents use the app the check in and out.

Sho's Father

Toddler Classroom

I love the learning programs, I absolutely love getting the pics and vids of him playing. The teachers are so nice and I like he's learning Spanish and sign and yoga. Its great

Jax's Father

Toddler Classroom

The staff, communications, Cholan, daily photos and activity reports, the gates playground, how secure the children are.

Kayden's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Very engaged and dedicated staff. We’re moving to NW Portland and still intend on making the drive to drop our kids off!

Atticus & Leela's Father

Preschool Classroom

Great, friendly staff. Nice curricular and great hours!

Kean & Ari's Father

Preschool Classroom

The hours are long which is essential. The teachers are kind and caring and go above and beyond basic care. The facilities are very clean.

Gemma's Mother

Infant Classroom

We love Goddard! The staff really care about our kids, are so communicative, and my kids are happy.

Harrison & Emilia's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Lots of creative play. All the teachers know my child and make me feel that she is loved by all. Reliable care

Ramona's Mother

Toddler Classroom

it has been incredibly helpful to have someone helping our daughter with her online 1st grade classes. she is happy and thriving because we have enrolled her at Goddard.

Josephine's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

The staff is lovely and accommodating. My children are happy and always excited to go to school.

Audrey & Brixton's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Location, cleanliness, and the communication via Tadpoles app.

Elliott's Mother

Infant Classroom

We looooove Miss Jenny. Also the updates and pics throughout the day showing our kids having fun make it easier to leave our kids in others’ hands.

Harrison & Emilia's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Love the daily pictures!!!... and summaries in tadpole which show what our child has been doing throughout the day.

Henry's Father

Infant Classroom

I can tell that the teachers genuinely care for the kids that attend the school.

Dahlia's Mother

Infant Classroom

I appreciate the diversity, the global educational approach and warmth that Goddard offers our son. Thank you!

Charles & Samuel's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Friendly staff, very caring for our son and provide lots of good learning activities throughout the day.

Theo's Father

Toddler Classroom

Supportive teachers and staff, clean facilities, great selection of toys and books. Our daughter is well cared for!

Selma & Leona's Mother

Toddler Classroom