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Pittsburgh (Downtown) 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.

We love Goddard! The teachers are amazing, the curriculum is perfect and our daughter is so happy there.

Marion's Mother

Toddler Classroom
The staff and management are the best at what they do. Teachers are kind, caring and attentive; and the management is impeccable. The school has been an amazing accelerator for our daughter, who has thrived there.

Alexandra & Jacqueline's Father

Preschool Classroom
We feel so lucky to be a part of the Goddard family! It is clear that the teachers sincerely love my son and my son absolutely loves school. No matter how the morning goes, I know that Ms. Shanna and Ms. Lindsay will greet me with a smile when we arrive at Goddard and that when I pick my son up I will get to spend the drive home hearing about all the fun he had at school that day. Overall, the teachers are amazing and my son is happy! Thanks Goddard!!!

Wade's Mother

Toddler Classroom
Goddard has done a wonderful job navigating unusual times! They have created a space that makes my child feel safe, supported, and loved. It makes me feel good knowing that he is excited to go to school in the morning and full of enthusiasm when we pick him up. They have helped put our minds at ease knowing that they are doing their best to make sure he is cared for and receiving an amazing education that will serve as a great foundation.

Asher's Mother

Preschool Classroom
The staff at Goddard is unmatched. It is evident that a ton of effort is put into everything done at the school.

Loralei's Mother

Goddard Graduate
I love the teachers and staff. Also the school is extremely organized and communicates with us well. We always feel involved and in the know. Which is impressive during the current circumstances. It is a safe and healthy environment that our child enjoys learning in. We can’t thank the team enough.

Wade's Father

Toddler Classroom
We love everything about the Goddard School, we couldn’t be happier this is where our son goes during the week. The staff are amazing, and very kind. We love the in depth daily reports, and frequent pictures. You all are doing an amazing job and have picked the most wonderful people to work for you!

Charles's Father

Toddler Classroom
We have felt very well cared for at Goddard! Our son is happy there and we have been so appreciative of the extra communication during his transition in.

Nathan's Mother

Toddler Classroom
We love how all of the staff truly make us feel welcome and known in the community - they truly care about each child and family! They know everyone by name (parents and children). We love how the school takes safety very seriously!

Jack & James's Mother

Preschool Classroom
We love getting photos throughout the day and the detailed notes on his daily activities. We feel that he is being stimulated all day long.

Theodore's Mother

Infant Classroom
The teachers are very committed and loving. Children are constantly involved in various activities. The child is very happy and satisfied and always excited to go back.

Quinn's Mother

Pre-K Classroom
Great teachers and faculty. On-site owner is very hands on and helpful.

Anthony & Joseph's Father

Pre-K Classroom
Everything, we have had such a wonderful experience at the Goddard school.

Lilly's Mother

Infant Classroom
The quality of the teachers and staff. They make me feel like they think my daughter is as important to them as she is to me.

Giuliana's Father

Toddler Classroom
I enjoy reading in the daily report and the prompting questions. It allows me to piggyback on these ideas with additional books and discussions with my daughter.

Vivienne's Mother

Toddler Classroom
Clean, organized, and focused on education and skill building. My son genuinely has fun at the school and I can see the benefits of what he is learning in the classroom. The teachers seem to really care about him and are very professional.

Arthur & Anya's Mother

Preschool Classroom
Great staff/teachers and a happy, vibrant, safe environment.

Ryan & Avery's Mother

Pre-K Classroom
Great friendly engaged staff. Very organized administration, wonderful activities

Ayvah & Ethan's Mother

Preschool Classroom
I'm impressed with Reena's ability to communicate. Her vocabulary is continually increasing and I frequently recognize words, phrases, or new signs that she is learning at school. I also believe her teachers do a great job interacting with her and allowing her to develop her own unique personality. Above all, the most important thing is that most days Reena seems genuinely excited to go to school in the morning and is happy when she's picked up in the afternoon.

Reena's Father

Toddler Classroom
As a busy parent I feel like I'm still very involved with my daughter's day by reviewing the detailed reports. Getting pictures of her with her friends and knowing she's enjoying herself, gives me comfort. Julia has grown so much within the year she's been at Goddard. We're happy to have her there.

Julia's Mother

Preschool Classroom
I love the small class sizes and individual attention the kids receive. I also love the ciriculum and the fact that rooms are separated and not just partitioned. Teachers are super nice and I feel like my child is getting the best care!

Nicholas's Mother

Toddler Classroom
I love how varied, well-planned and structured the daily activities are. Our son Theo has already learned and grown so much in his short time at the school.

Theo & Luca's Mother

Preschool Classroom
The thing I like best about the Goddard School is how much our son likes going there. Our son is excited to go to school everyday and he loves his teachers. He is learning so much and I see little changes every week in how he expresses himself. He talks about school all the time, its wonderful.

Quentin's Mother

Toddler Classroom
We love the teachers, the cleanliness, and the organization as a whole. My son went to kindergarten so much better prepared than most of his classmates after spending 4 years at Goddard!

Thomas James (TJ) & Colette & Baby's Mother

Pre-K Classroom
Everything is just The Best...we love everything about Goddard...

Ryan's Mother

Toddler Classroom
Great leadership team and staff. Work with you to address needs and any concerns. Thanks.

Indira & Baby 's Father

Preschool Classroom
The teachers at the Goddard School are enthusiastic and engaging. They manage to keep toddlers organized and focused and create an environment that makes learning fun and interactive.

Norah's Mother

Toddler Classroom
I like how each teacher takes care of our child. Everyone seem to know us and are always helpful and friendly. Our child is excited to see the teachers and friends every day.

Sebastian's Mother

Toddler Classroom
Highly competent teachers and managers focused on the children's needs and a responsiveness to parent's concerns. The physical environment and learning tools are great.

Benjamin's Father

Pre-K Classroom
My kids love going to Goddard and I am able to go about my day at work without having to worry about them. We have been with Goddard for over three years and I can say that it has truely been an enriching and educational environment. My son is now in pre-K and is starting to learn to read! He comes home proud of himself and excited about what he learned in class.

Arthur & Anya's Mother

Pre-K Classroom
We love it!! The teachers are wonderful. The curriculum is also great.

Jackson (Jack) & Elias (Eli)'s Mother

Infant Classroom
Facilities are top notch! The amount our child has learned is priceless.

Aria's Father

Toddler Classroom
We love how much ALL of the staff loves our son, showing him affection, encouraging him to grow, and exposing him to so many things. It's been an incredible few months of watching him learn and develop skills that I'm certain he would not be learning, if it weren't for your curriculum and team. xoxo

William's Mother

Toddler Classroom
Love the teachers who are so attentive to the needs of our child. The owner Shanna is excellent, professional and sets the tone for the entire school.

Abigail & Baby's Mother

Toddler Classroom
The Goddard school has and is a blessing to our girls. Thank you for all that you do and will continue to do for our girls.

Kali & Ka'Lai & Mileya's Legal Guardian

Preschool Classroom

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January 2020 - January 2022

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January 2020 - January 2022

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January 2020 - January 2021