My kids have been going here for 3 years and they absolutely love it! I have been able to watch…read morethem grow inside and out. The staff is amazing! I feel confident that I made the best decision sending my children here.

I will preface my review with saying if you are looking for a daycare program this place could be a…read morepotential candidate. However, if you are looking for a preschool program to prepare for kindergarten, you will be disappointed. I chose this place because I was moving from out of state temporarily and wanted a place that was close to my in-laws house. This place was right outside of their subdivision and advertised as a preschool. When I did the tour everything seemed great. The staff was very kind and the facility seemed "homey". One thing that did make me feel a bit uncomfortable was the second time that I came to the building to drop off my registration fee ,was that the front door remained unlocked at all times. The second visit there was no staff in sight and I had to go through the building looking for staff. It was a big safety concern for me. But, I thought because it was summertime that maybe it was just a summertime thing. Well, I was wrong. The front door is unlocked at all times for anyone to walk in. when I inquired about the concern, I was given no answer. When my girls started the program I had no idea who their teacher was going to be and what I was supposed to be doing to get them signed in on the first day. I never received a welcome email or anything preparing for the first day as far as any reminders. Every other preschool my other kids have been to in the past have always sent out an email from the teacher explaining how the first day would go and things that they would be learning the first week. After the first day, my girls came home with zero paperwork of things that they worked on that day. In fact, In the two months they were there I never got one piece of paper of things they were working on until the very last day ,she sent me home with a few things. She claimed she was more "hands on" so I wouldn't see much work. None of which was work that would prepare them for kindergarten. They were just craft and art type of paperwork. Lastly, I just felt like there was a lot of disorganization. It was very difficult to get a hold of staff unless you just went to the building. They do not use any sort of reminder app or email system to communicate with parents. I don't know what they would do in case of an emergency to get a hold of all parents at one time as they do everything through paperwork old-school way. Again, maybe it's a great place for a day care setting but not for a pre-K setting.

I currently use Pathways for after school care for my son. And the difference in my son's attitude…read moretoward school has dramatically changed just from changing where he went to after school care. The team at Pathways is top notch! They are all super nice and my son adores them. You won't be disappointed if you choose to go with Pathways!

I had three children go through Beech Tree House and couldn't have asked for a better place to send…read moremy kids for care while my husband and I both worked full-time. We developed close connections with teachers and were sad each time our kids transitioned to a new room, but then quickly created a new great bond with the next teacher! The curriculum at the older stages was strong and prepared them well for kindergarten and beyond. The staff is warm, welcoming, and very responsive to parent questions. I can't recommend BTH enough!

I have had 2 children go through Beech Tree House and now a grandson. The teachers are loving,…read morethoughtful, caring, and well educated. The curriculum is top notch. The focus on love and joy is shared with each student. My children formed lifetime friends. I couldn't ask for a better home away from home.

Goddard Indianapolis is such a special place! The teachers are genuinely excited to see the kids…read moreevery day, you can tell they love what they do and truly care about each child. Communication with parents is fantastic; we always feel informed and included in our child's learning and growth. It's such a joy knowing our little one is surrounded by people who are passionate, caring, and supportive!

A few days after the publication of my initial review (now at 70 "useful" votes) Goddard North's…read moreowner AGAIN violated confidentiality, and basic professionalism, by calling another Goddard parent to discuss my family's termination. This was the same family friend who had been asked by the school to sign my son's paperwork, despite having absolutely no authority to do so. My friend stated that she did not initiate this discussion, and openly expressed to Ms. Patel that she had no interest in further discussing this matter or my family's personal business. My friend told me the call began with Patel offering to drive her son home in an emergency if she remained enrolled (I was her son's emergency contact and sometimes picked him up) and quickly devolved into Patel badmouthing me. According to my friend, Ms. Patel claimed I "triggered" her daughter (a then-classmate of our sons) into repeatedly hitting Ms. Patel (a behavior Patel did little to correct) during the conversation that occurred the evening I was trespassed. This conversation ended with me clearly informing Ms. Patel that my child would be leaving Goddard by the end of that week, making her decision to trespass and legally bully me--for the perceived crime of calling out her racist behavior and demonstrably false claims using a "tone" she didn't like--particularly petty and vindictive. While my only issue is with the conduct of the other ADULTS involved in this matter, Ms. Patel's hypocrisy regarding her own child's problematic behavior was one of my main points of contention with Patel that evening. Ms. Patel deemed my black 3-year-old son a danger to others (including the ADULT staff) for throwing a toy, even though the teacher reported that my son had been physically provoked (climbed on) by the other child involved, yet she was completely unwilling to hold her own child, or the white children in my son's class, to similar standards. When challenged, Patel attempted to justify her daughter's behavior by telling me her child was "tired" and she would definitely be less tolerant if her child "had been hitting the staff." I witnessed Ms. Patel's child hit other children/staff more than once; I witnessed her hit her mother more than thirty times. It wasn't any different. Clearly Patel's own (lack of) discipline skills, indulgent parenting, and willingness to offer up excuses were to blame, not my "tone." When I directly identified clear patterns of racial bias at the school, Patel suggested I should do the heavy lifting of educating her staff (presumably for free), not her or her paid director. The evening of my trespass I very clearly told Patel it was definitely NOT my job as a paying client to provide free racial bias (or any other) training to her franchise preschool to ensure my son's fair treatment, particularly when she and her paid director were clearly unwilling to address their own racially problematic behaviors. Patel, clearly unversed in irony, countered this "threat" (of unsparing criticism) by chastising my "tone" and threatening to have me arrested. Around the time she called my friend, Ms. Patel sent me a handwritten card, wishing my son and I "all the best," instead of simply refunding my prorated tuition... as one might expect given that our family was expelled. This struck me as wildly insincere, as the Patels had literally threatened me with arrest only days earlier. Clearly my initial review struck a nerve, as had her inability to have it removed from two of the three platforms I posted to, and she needed to do some serious damage control. Parents: Don't be fooled by a beautiful building, polished marketing provided by Goddard corporate, glowing reviews written by the owner's sister, or the (in my opinion) clearly staged photos (of their own kids) added by Goddard management following my initial review. The vast majority of Goddard's "certified and experienced teachers" have no professional licensure or relevant degree and neither does Ms. Patel. She's a profiteer, not an educator. Goddard's licensing record, publicly available via the Indiana FSSA website, is alarmingly poor, especially for a new facility. Their citation record includes THREE separate failures to appropriately report substantiated or alleged instances of child abuse/neglect that occurred on site; repeated failures to follow state-mandated drug screening, criminal background check, minimum education, and training requirements for staff; leaving toxins in an area accessible to children; feeding a child breast milk from the wrong mother; and leaving a 22-month-old toddler unsupervised outdoors (the second citation involving a toddler left alone outdoors in a calendar year). Goddard's current Paths to Quality rating is a Level 1--the worst possible score for a licensed center--and in 2020 their licensing status was "probationary." Clearly I am not alone in my assessment.

DONT GO HERE. I used to work here and my son went here while I was working here. After knowing the…read morethings that I know about this place, I wouldn't even send my dog to this school. They need major improvement, especially in management. I don't see this business lasting long-term. A lot of the time they leave teachers out of ratio, which means there are too many kids per adult, and honestly I could name off a bunch of stuff, the list goes on. But I won't do that. Just know, you could get way more out of taking your kids somewhere else.

The staff is super friendly! My daughter was new to meeting kids and strangers (due to pandemic…read morerestrictions) and the staff really helped to get her acclimated to a new environment. Now she gets very excited to go to school in the morning - and I can always tell a difference when I pick her up that she's been learning and is very chatty.

Love that preschool. The owner Mr. Roberts Cummins is such an kind person. Especially to all the…read morechildren. He constantly looks for the best in every child. He is a very educated person in the field of Early Childhood Development for children. Constantly looking to improve his school. With activities to educate the students. I am so happy that my grandson started there. Since he was 18 months. These years have been very rewarding for our family. Thank you, Mr. Robert Cummins.

I've been taking my child here for a year. I am 100% comfortable and able to focus on work because…read moreI know she is being taken care of. She is so happy to go to school in the morning runs in to say hello to everyone. They are always working on different projects and she learned so much! Her hand eye coordination is really advanced for her age and I'm sure it's due in large part to all the attention she gets at school. I also enjoy that they have a no screens policy. Of course at times there have been little issues like she had been bitten by a child and then another time she was the biter (while in the 12 month class). Both scenarios were handled very professionally. Whenever there is a concern about my child, they bring it up even though I'm sure it must be difficult at times. I definitely appreciate the input because they know what milestones etc. to look for. It's also great because she has really healthy attachments with her teachers and the staff. Many of them have been there the entire time she's been going there and you can tell they are excited to see her grow! Robert has been very professional and compassionate in all of my dealings with him. I highly recommend the Goddard school!

I'm truly surprised with our experience at this center. I toured several centers before finally…read moreselecting one. Tara was amazing, quick in answering questions and understood my time is valuable. Valarie is always friendly in the morning and I cannot say enough about the teachers in the Octo room, Ms. Taylor & Ms. Stephanie. Don't let the big name scare you away, this center is more like a family.

Our family has been with the Goddard school in Geist for years now. Sending both boys has been…read morenothing but the best . Ms, Valerie, Ms. Tara are the phenomenal core to this establishment. The communication and genuine compassion they have for each child is commendable and inspirational. Ms. Liz has been beyond amazing to our youngest three year old who was the pivotal moment in our short potty training journey. Less than a week. I must say I feel very thankful to put my boys through such a safe and educational program.

My son started going there when they brand new, literally 2 months after they opened. we have been…read morethrough all the ups and downs with the facility, but i can truly say his teacher Mykala is absolutely amazing. Her love for not only the children but her job shows in her everyday. My son has learned so much being with her and it makes me happy seeing him excited to go. i used to watch the camera like a hawk, but since moving to her class i barely have to check it now. i know when he's there, he's safe and very much loved. When it's time to leave, he makes sure to tell everyone bye and "love you". Thank you for all your hard work and all you do

My son has been at Kiddie Academy since they opened and we couldn't be happier. The teachers and…read moreadministrators make us all feel like it's an extension of home. When we walk in the door every morning, the positive energy is just exploding and the welcome from each and every employee is the best way to start our day. My son loves the teachers and thoroughly enjoys this facility. We toured several daycares when we were pregnant and found only two that we would even consider sending our child. I love that there are no screens for the kids, they have dedicated outdoor time everyday when the weather is nice, and there are cameras in the rooms for parents to peak in on their kids during the day. I never feel like we need the camera to make sure he's being treated correctly, but being able to see him playing and interacting with the other kids brings a lot of joy. The teachers send a daily report and there are nearly always photos. I'm so thankful we found such a wonderful place to provide childcare.