Franklin (Cool Springs) 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! Our son thrives there and we have so much comfort knowing the amazing teachers are taking the absolute best care of him.

    Luca Relli's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • Goddard is great. Clark loves coming to school every day and he’s learning so much. The staff are friendly and professional. Nothing but good things to say. Thank you!

    Clark's Father

    Preschool Classroom

  • Goddard has been such a great place for Clark to grow and learn. Thank you!

    Clark's Father

    Toddler Classroom

  • Great school, wonderful teachers and next level curriculum. Would recommended!

    Hazel & Sperry's Father

    Pre-K Classroom

REGIONAL 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.

May 2024

SIZZLE AWARD - WILLIAMSON COUNTY

This award recognizes the best of the Williamson County area as voted by the readers of The Williamson Herald and Southern Exposure Magazine.

January 2025 - January 2026

NAEYC ACCREDITED

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.

May 2025 - May 2030

SIZZLE AWARD - WILLIAMSON COUNTY

This award recognizes the best of the Williamson County area as voted by the readers of The Williamson Herald and Southern Exposure Magazine.

January 2024 - January 2025

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.

May 2020 - May 2025

SIZZLE AWARD - WILLIAMSON COUNTY

This award recognizes the best of the Williamson County area as voted by the readers of The Williamson Herald and Southern Exposure Magazine.

January 2023 - January 2024

STAR QUALITY CHILDCARE FACILITY

LEVEL 3

This Tennessee state rating system is a voluntary program that recognizes childcare providers who meet a higher standard of quality. Once qualified for this program, providers can receive one, two or three stars to place on their license. Each star shows that a provider meets increasingly higher standards. The more stars a program has, the better the quality of care it offers to children.

March 2022 - December 2023

SIZZLE AWARD - WILLIAMSON COUNTY

This award recognizes the best of the Williamson County area as voted by the readers of The Williamson Herald and Southern Exposure Magazine.

January 2022 - January 2023

SIZZLE AWARD - WILLIAMSON COUNTY

This award recognizes the best of the Williamson County area as voted by the readers of The Williamson Herald and Southern Exposure Magazine.

January 2020 - January 2021

NAEYC ACCREDITED

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.

May 2015 - May 2020

WINNIE FAMILY FAVORITES

This award recognizes the best of local businesses that families love as voted by the members of the Winnie community.

January 2018 - January 2019

SIZZLE AWARD - WILLIAMSON COUNTY

This award recognizes the best of the Williamson County area as voted by the readers of The Williamson Herald and Southern Exposure Magazine.

January 2018 - January 2019

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) gathers and archives information it receives from consumers about businesses, both locally and nationally. The BBB alerts the public to the reliability of a business and/or frauds against consumers and businesses. The BBB provides information on ethical business practices, and act as mutually trusted intermediaries between consumers and businesses to resolve disputes.

January 2016 - January 2017

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 2015 - January 2016

OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

The Outstanding Customer Experience Award is presented annually. It recognizes those that have developed a culture within their Goddard School that ensures members of their management team and faculty provide the highest level of customer service to current and prospective Goddard families.

January 2013 - January 2014