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Our third child is going through Goddard at Five forks. The owners of this Goddard have implemented an incredible culture. The Director is very engaged in every stakeholder of the school, from the teachers to the assistants to the students. The curriculum is engaging and challenging, and our kids are thriving. When our oldest finished pre-k and transitioned to public school kindergarten, she genuinely missed Goddard. I wish our Goddard was bigger so more kids could take advantage of it!
Emery & Kate & Ray's Father
Preschool Classroom
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My family has been going to the Goddard School in Simpsonville since the opening. We have had nothing but excellent experiences. Not only do they have amazing teachers, but they have also fully prepared my nieces and boys for their education. Goddard is a safe and loving environment, and our family would not recommend anywhere else.
Augustus & Maddox 's Mother
Before/After School Program
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We have had nothing but a great experience at Goddard Simpsonville! The teachers and faculty always make us feel welcome and heard as parents of a toddler who are new to the world of daycare.
Colson's Mother
Toddler Classroom
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The teachers, administrators and owners at Goddard have become an extension of our family. They strive to create an environment focused on enrichment, inclusivness and kindness. Our girls have flourished under their guidence and Goddard has provided a foundation for academic and personal success as they enter elementary school.
Lauren & Eve's Mother
Before/After School Program
CORNERSTONE AWARD
The Goddard Cornerstone Award recognizes a franchisee who has opened a new Goddard School and made innovative enhancements.
February 2023
SCHUMACHER RESILIENCY AWARD
The Schumacher Resiliency Award recognizes a franchisee who has demonstrated successes despite navigating challenges and the changing landscape of early childhood education. Recipients have overcome significant obstacles to achieve impressive accomplishments in their school and business, dedicated their time to advocating for the most vulnerable among us, and acted with bravery to drive change in their communities — and across the system.
February 2022
CHAIRMAN'S AWARD
The Goddard Chairman's Award is our company’s highest honor and pays homage to Goddard’s previous accomplished leaders – Joe and Phil Schumacher and current chairman Dennis Maple.
February 2020
CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE PRESIDENT’S CLUB
The Circle of Excellence President’s Club Award recognizes franchisees that meet the highest standards set by Goddard Systems in the areas of health and safety, curriculum, overall quality, punctual reporting and business operations. Eligibility is limited to franchisees that achieved the highest level of excellence, scoring in the top ten percent in each category.
February 2023 - February 2024
READERS' CHOICE BEST PRESCHOOL - GREENVILLE NEWS
This award recognizes the best in the Greenville area as voted by the readers of Greenville News.
February 2023
CHILD CARE AWARE®
Child Care Aware is the nation's most respected hub of information for parents and child care providers. A program of Child Care Aware of America, Child Care Aware helps families learn more about the elements of quality child care and how to locate programs in their communities. Child Care Aware also provides child care providers with access to resources for their child care programs.
January 2020 - January 2030
CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE PRESIDENT’S CLUB
The Circle of Excellence President’s Club Award recognizes franchisees that meet the highest standards set by Goddard Systems in the areas of health and safety, curriculum, overall quality, punctual reporting and business operations. Eligibility is limited to franchisees that achieved the highest level of excellence, scoring in the top ten percent in each category.
February 2024 - February 2025
CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE
The Circle of Excellence Award recognizes franchisees for elevating the Goddard School brand, reputation and business performance through outstanding achievements in education and operational delivery. The Circle of Excellence program represents the very best of the system and reflects Goddard’s mission and values.
May 2023 - May 2024
SCHUMACHER RESILIENCY AWARD
The Schumacher Resiliency Award recognizes a franchisee who has demonstrated successes despite navigating challenges and the changing landscape of early childhood education. Recipients have overcome significant obstacles to achieve impressive accomplishments in their school and business, dedicated their time to advocating for the most vulnerable among us, and acted with bravery to drive change in their communities — and across the system.
October 2022 - April 2023
P21 EXEMPLAR - PARTNERSHIP FOR 21ST CENTURY SKILLS: A NETWORK OF BATTELLE FOR KIDS
The mission of P21: A Network of Battelle for Kids (BFK) is to serve as a catalyst to position 21st century readiness at the center of American K-12 education by building collaborative partnerships among education, business, community and government leaders. P21, now a network of BFK, will continue to support a vision for learning to ensure 21st century readiness for every student. The Goddard School strives to provide the best possible learning environment, educational framework and professional development opportunities.
January 2020 - January 2022
CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE FOR EDUCATION
The Circle of Excellence Award for Education acknowledges Goddard Schools that provide the highest-quality and most consistent educational programs in every classroom. To be considered for the award, each School must earn one of the top two ratings of its state’s licensing program, become accredited by at least one of the four primary accreditors or achieve P21 (Partnership for 21st Century Learning) Exemplar status. Schools that earn this award represent some of the top education programs in our system.
January 2019 - January 2022
PHILIP SCHUMACHER SCHOLARSHIP
The Philip Schumacher Scholarship was named for the retired President and CEO of Goddard Systems. The scholarship is presented annually to a franchisee who exemplifies managing an outstanding business, commitment to maintaining and improving The Goddard School brand as well as being valued by their community and respected by fellow franchisees for their commitment to quality.
January 2020 - January 2021
NAEYC ACCREDITED
LEVEL 1
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accredits early childhood programs according to health, safety and education standards. The standards are intended to provide a reliable and accountable accreditation system to encourage the field of early childhood education to strive for a new level of excellence.
August 2015 - August 2020
CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE PRESIDENT’S CLUB
The Circle of Excellence President’s Club Award recognizes franchisees that meet the highest standards set by Goddard Systems in the areas of health and safety, curriculum, overall quality, punctual reporting and business operations. Eligibility is limited to franchisees that achieved the highest level of excellence, scoring in the top ten percent in each category.
January 2018 - January 2019
NATIONAL GODDARD SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Our Goddard School is proud to have a Goddard School Teacher of the Year! Each year, Goddard Systems recognizes outstanding Goddard School teachers for their excellence in early childhood education.
January 2017 - January 2018
DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
The Director of the Year Award is given to a Goddard School director who illustrates educational leadership, is a mentor to other faculty members at the School and helps create an atmosphere that encourages children to experience the most genuine form of learning.
January 2017 - January 2018
TEACHER OF THE MONTH - GREENVILLE COUNTY CHILDCARE ASSOCIATION
This award recognizes a Teacher of the Month by the Greenville County Childcare Association (GCCA).
March 2015 - March 2016
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
The Rookie of the Year Award recognizes the rookie Goddard School that has met the highest standards in the areas of overall quality, health & safety, curriculum and business operations.
January 2006 - January 2007