We love it here! Miss Casey and Miss Emily in the infant classroom are total sweethearts! They show all the children so much love and care, my son is always in a good mood for both drop off and pick up, he's so excited to see the teachers and the other kids. They are always super on top of diaper changes and feeding and naps, we get updates throughout the day and I never have to worry about my son while he's there. They are also great about doing lots of enriching activities with the kids, way more than I would be able to do or even think of myself, and they are really good about supervising the interactions between the kids so they get to experience positive social interactions with other babies. I believe the entire experience has been really good for my son's development and I'm incredibly happy with and grateful for the teachers, primarily Miss Emily and Miss Casey, although all the other teachers and helpers I've met have been awesome as well. It's definitely the most expensive childcare option in the area that I've seen but so far I've felt it's worth it, in large part thanks to the quality of teacher they are able to afford. read more

ABSOLUTELY NOT! First, I want to say that the teachers in both the Preschool 1 and Toddlers 2 classrooms were incredibly kind. They were genuinely the only positive part of our experience at The Goddard School. Everything else was truly unacceptable. Before my children started, I had multiple conversations with the administration about my daughter's autism. I was transparent about her needs, discussed accommodations, and was repeatedly assured that she would be welcomed, supported, and that this was an inclusive environment equipped to work with children on the spectrum. Those promises were not kept. My daughter wasn't even given a full day before they decided to terminate her enrollment. She was not violent or aggressive--she was overstimulated and in a brand-new environment, and she needed support. Around 2:00 p.m., Fatima called me and asked to meet the following morning to create a support plan for my daughter. I immediately agreed because I believed we would be working together to help her succeed. Then, just two hours later, around 4:00 p.m., Kayla called and informed me that my daughter was being terminated instead. The complete reversal was shocking and deeply upsetting. As a parent of a child with disabilities, I cannot ignore how this situation felt. I believe the way my daughter was treated raises serious concerns, and I will be reporting what occurred. Another issue was the professionalism of the administration. During our tour, Fatima presented herself as warm, welcoming, and enthusiastic. Yet on our very first day, I observed her rolling her eyes while my children were simply excited and acting like children in a new environment. It was a completely different person than the one I met during enrollment. I also read Kayla's biography on the school's website, and unfortunately, the compassion and values described there were not reflected in how she treated my family. That evening, I sent an email seeking clarification about the decision to terminate my daughter and asking for an explanation of what had happened. I never received the courtesy of a response. When I returned to pick up my other two children, Fatima looked at me with a truly disgusting expression on her face instead of professionalism or empathy. I am sharing this experience so other families--especially those raising children with autism or other disabilities--can make informed decisions. If a school advertises itself as inclusive and capable of supporting children with special needs, those commitments should be genuine, not just part of the enrollment process. I was warned before I enrolled my kids here, don't make the mistake I did. read more

I really wanted to have a good experience with The Goddard School, but the communication and professionalism never matched the cost or expectations. After touring, I paid a deposit along with the enrollment fee and first month's tuition for an infant spot in 2027, but the enrollment process felt disorganized from the start. They took the money and never sent me a single piece of paperwork, and when I followed up on next steps, I received different answers each time - on the rare occasions I got a response at all. They couldn't get my child's last name spelled correctly and failed to fix it even after several requests. Several emails went unanswered, the enrollment packet was finally sent with missing pages, and I was even asked if I wanted to pay fees through Venmo, which felt inappropriate for a childcare center. A month later, I was unexpectedly charged a $250 fee even though my child wouldn't be attending for another year. I had to reach out for a refund that was eventually sent via check. Staff turnover also seemed high and the director I originally worked with left shortly after I enrolled, with no communication about the change. The final straw was calling the school and getting a voicemail saying they were "closed for Christmas break" (in June) and the mailbox was full, so I couldn't even leave a message. After several unanswered emails, vague responses, and a general lack of follow‑through, I ultimately didn't feel confident moving forward and unenrolled my child. The facility itself is nice, and Kayla was helpful once she finally connected with me and took my concerns seriously. But overall, the experience didn't match the reviews online. I'd encourage parents to look closely at recent feedback and patterns before selecting this daycare (it seems their negative reviews are often deleted or adjusted) and to trust your instincts. I can't comment on the care or classroom experience because I didn't even get that far before knowing I needed to walk away. read more

This place is awesome! Every morning I am given smiles and laughter. All of the teachers have lots of experience with kids and handle every situation with ease. I am never worried about my or any other child's safety or health while here. read more

Quality Service and security for young children. would highly recommend for families!

this place is a joke! You pay books a of money to get horrible care for your child! First time we sent daughter there she came home beyond dirty, wet diaper, her onesie was not even put together, and more. She looked like a little orphan! Today when I picked her up, my daughter didn't let go of her sippy cup, so we decided to take it home to wash it. When I took this sippy cup apart to wash it, I noticed that the cup was never thoroughly washed and mold had made itself permanent inside the sippy cup for months. Mind you I did ask if I needed to take the sippy cup home with me every week, but they insisted that they would wash the sippy cup thoroughly every single day.This makes me extremely sick. It all makes sense why my daughter has been so sick. I do not recommend this place at all to anyone. read more

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Miss Tammy is one of the good teacher she make sure your child is ready to enter kindergarten my son learn a lot.

We are looking for daycare for our little one for fall of 2024. I reached out to Goddard School via phone and scheduled a tour visit. I received an email confirmation as well as reminder emails of the upcoming visit. We showed up, and it was clear from the beginning that this place is unorganized and chaotic. The lady who helped us had no idea that we were coming and said she was not notified. But she was friendly enough and offered to give us a tour since we were there. She showed us the different classrooms. Being in education, I asked some questions about the routines and the day to day, and I got what I thought were some odd answers. One of my questions was regarding nap time and the different age ranges in the same room. And we were told they all had nap time at the same time, regardless of whether the baby sleeps or not and if they don't want to nap, they can just lay there. I also read reviews that this place has high staff turnover rate and I inquired about that subtly and I was told that they are working and will be fully staffed by the time my baby would start. And then there were other questions that the lady could not answer for me and said the owner would need to answer them, which is fine. However, I looked over by the front lobby and saw an office with the owner sitting inside with her name tag/title on the door. We made eye contact through the clear window, but she made no effort to connect or even smile. The pricing is also really expensive for a place that doesn't seem organized or structured. I found much better places for a lot cheaper (but of course they have a lot longer of a wait list). Overall though, my husband and I both agreed as soon as we walked out of the building that this was not the right place for us. I would recommend to do your own research and schedule a tour or a visit and check out the vibe for yourself. For us, it did not feel safe, warm, or inviting. read more

Avoid at all costs. There are several other options in the area, I highly recommend that you choose others. The owner does not know how to run a business, and puts no value on the children and parents who allow her to have a small business. My child was let out in the pouring rain, was never dried off, and left in soaking clothes which were still wet upon picking him up. My child then had to stay home for over two weeks to recover, and no acknowldgement or apologies for the issue, only statements as to why it shouldn't be a problem. Owner illegitimately charges credit cards in file, even upon stop ach emails 3 months prior. This place is a joke. read more

Exceptional. I walked into the building and was greeted by a wonderful, kind staff. The director was full of knowledge and cared for the children, staff and parents. Exceptionally new and clean building. I was impressed. Exceptional staff who took time to care for children, had patience and compassion for teaching them. Exceptional is the word that I would use to describe this school. From the director to the staff to the facility to the building. Impressive!! read more

When it comes to your kiddos it gets stressful who you want to watch them. It comes down to who will treat them like they are theirs. The Goddard school is just that. They get to know your kiddos name and you! They are more than exceptional. Not a day goes by that my kiddo says hi to one of the teachers/directors and they will say hi to him along with saying his name. This school will get to know you and you definitely are not just another additional number to them! They definitely are that support you are def searching for! read more

During the tour and reading about Goddard I was impressed- but reality did not match up. The main problems: - sugary snacks and candy: claim to have a low sugar policy but will provide jelly, sugar granola bars as their snacks and for special occasions will have donuts and candy. We expressed concern about this as our child has trouble with cavities and inquired about their low sugar policy. The owner said they can just not give the sweets to our child (without any regard for how our child would feel)- and did not address the policy. - screen time: During the tour and the written schedule for the kids- there is no indication of tv time but on our kid's first day she came home and announced she watched a cartoon. We asked the teachers and it seemed they show it during nap time if some of the kids weren't sleeping or if the other teacher is on lunch break, usually up to 30 min daily. The management staff said it was only for educational curriculum up to 2.5 hours per week allowed by law - and so they seem to show exactly 2.5 hours according. The cartoon they showed also did not seem educational (Pororo). - communication - the teachers and director were nice and empathetic. The director asked for feedback and listened. However the owner didn't make an effort to address the issues and kept deferring to the director. The three times we communicated with the owner were when she told us they are allowed to show kids tv by law, ask if the teachers should stop giving our child the sweet snacks, and to ask to pay our bill and tell us they were going to send it to collections. read more

I can't say enough good things about this school. Our son LOVED every moment there and we were so sad to have to leave, but our new house was just too far away to make sense. The school is so amazing that I considered the 40 minute commute. The level of attention to detail in every moment of interaction with both student and parents is top notch. Great teachers, great parent portals, great security, great facilities, great curriculum - truly a 5 star establishment. Please open a Goddard School in Olympia - we'd enroll immediately!! read more