Unfortunately, we didn't have a good experience here. The teachers were not friendly or warm or…read morenurturing at all in my daughter's 3 year old class. My daughter complained that the teachers were mean but I kind of just brushed it off. But then I would pick her up from school early and observed what she was talking about. The teachers were sassy and rude to the children - it wasn't behavior that I wanted exemplified for my child. On top of this, the activity log that they shared with the parents was just wrong. They would include activities on it that they didn't do and my husband and I would see the kids doing activities in the classroom that weren't listed on the log. They also mixed our child's profile up with someone else's and we would get reports saying things like "she napped for 45 minutes" or "she ate all of her lunch" when in reality we had picked her up from school before lunch and nap time. We brought this to the attention of the teachers and staff and they temporarily corrected it, but it always went back to being inaccurate. The final straw for me was that there was no sense of community. I joined the parent group hoping that my perspective would change but it turned out that the main focus of the parent group was to fundraise because the Goddard school had no budget for the family/community activities. I found this to be pretty disappointing considering how expensive the school was. We switched to a different preschool and have had a much better experience. I'm only sharing this because choosing a school for our kids can be such a hard decision. I wish all parents and kiddos the best and hope that the Goddard school will take this review into consideration to make some important improvements.

I wanted to post an update for parents who wonder about how children that go here progress... My…read moreoldest daughter has been at Goddard since she was 18 months old - she is now 5 1/2 years old, and my youngest also joined at 18 months and is now 3 1/2 years old. At 3-1/2, the youngest daughter can READ sight words, knows colors, numbers, and weather in English and Spanish (Spanish is not a language we speak at home, so this is all the school). While some reading is due to us working with her, and some in part because of her sister's advancement, a big part (and thank you) is owed to the school for working so diligently with her. At 5-1/2, the oldest daughter has blossomed into an amazing and bright little girl. She is reading at a 4th Grade level, doing math at a 2nd grade level, and the teachers are making sure to encourage her and help her grow, even though it requires them to take "special" time out for her to do so, since she's above the average lesson plans. They have worked very closely with me to make sure she stays engaged and challenged, and as a result she's a happy, healthy, very bright kid who LOVES her school. I read the previous review from someone in April, and while I feel horribly for the situation in theory, I can't imagine it being accurate. There is no mention, for example, of the specific room the child was in, and I can tell you from years of personal experience there's NO WAY the Dave I know at our school would refuse to help a parent who was uncomfortable, or force a child backward and not forward. While I won' t say it outright isn't true (I wasn't there), I can say that the parents who have children here know everything, see everything, and an event like what was described would have been talked about heavily, yet I never heard a peep.... Bottom line, if you are looking for child care, there is hands down no where better in the area - they've won the "Best Childcare in Lake County" award for like 7 years running. If you are unsure, call them and ask to take a tour to see for yourself... you'll be so glad you did.

My daughter has been going here for the past 4 years and it has been an absolute pleasure to have…read morethem as our daycare. All of the staff is wonderful to work with and they are all super helpful. Our daughter has learned very much from the curriculum they teach. If you are a worried parent who is new to taking your child to a daycare, the biggest relief for me was that they do updates throughout the day with images and they have cameras in the classroom that allow you to watch them throughout the day. I highly recommend them for anyone who needs a daycare full time or part time.

My child caught hand foot and mouth disease here twice in 6 weeks. All they did was put a little…read morenot up in the window to inform people. No staff members informed anyone. They have a system that is capable of informing all the parents which they chose not to use. Apparently they are only required by law to put a note up the note was so small i never noticed it 7-8 times dropping my child off. the note had been up for more than a week. Their summer program just ended last week as well so I would be willing to bet there will be many more cases. Would give zero stars if I could.

We HIGHLY recommend St. Patrick School to anyone looking for an exceptional education for their…read morechild in a welcoming, enthusiastic, and caring learning environment. We are so impressed with this fantastic school, especially child-centered staff and administrators, who work hard to meet the needs of every student.

St. Patrick's school is truly amazing!!! Our child has had a wonderful experience there. The…read moreteachers, staff, school community are the best around! I highly recommend this school!!

I just wanted to come on here and thank Kidscuccess and staff for an amazing 2 years! They are so…read moreflexible and understanding. You guys are the best but now my son is off to Kindergarten but I we will Definity be back for breaks! Alanna Thompson

We have been using Kidsuccess as our preferred childcare center for six years and we couldn't be…read morehappier with our experience. They took fantastic care of our daughter from the time she was 3 months until she left for kindergarten, and we were sad when her time with her daycare family had come to an end. She learned so much in her time there and was more than ready for kindergarten both socially and academically. She loved all of her teachers, classmates, and most of all.. all of the crafts and activities they did. When our son was born last summer we knew exactly where we wanted to send him. The staff has always been there to support us as different things popped up and have been super flexible with our schedules. They also taught us so much when we were new parents. We have no doubt in our mind that they love our kids and give them the care and support that they need.

First Steps is a wonderful school. My son doesn't want to go home because they have so much fun…read more They have great summer activities and care greatly for the kids. I couldn't recommend this school more! Thank you all for what you do!

We love First Steps and have been there for 3 years. It is like a family. All the teachers know all…read morethe kids. They are very flexible and accommodating. We would recommend First Steps to anyone looking for childcare or before/after school care!

This is the second year my grandson has been there for summer "Wonder Camp". he looks forward to…read moregoing everyday. They do a great job with keeping the kids engaged in learning new things, as well as having a very caring and kind environment. Thank you so much!

I love this daycare it's by far the best one my kid has been to. The teachers are patient and kind!…read moreFor the first time I can drop my kid off and know she's in good hands.

As a concerned parent, I feel it's important to share my experience for families who may be…read moreconsidering this school. Unfortunately, I would not recommend spending your hard-earned money here. This school is simply not the same as it was just a few years ago. My children have attended since 2020, and under the previous principal, our experience was truly exceptional. She demonstrated genuine care for every child, communicated openly with families, and worked hard to resolve issues in a compassionate and timely manner. However, since the leadership change in 2024, the environment has shifted significantly. Communication has been one of my biggest concerns. I have reached out multiple times regarding issues involving my children and often received no response at all. Attempts to schedule in-person conferences especially to support my son, who has mild autism were repeatedly ignored. I was simply told there were not enough staff members to provide adequate supervision or support, particularly during unstructured times like recess. What has been especially troubling is the lack of transparency. There were incidents involving my children that I was never informed about at the time, only to later receive formal written reports via email. Rather than proactive communication or collaborative problem-solving, the school's approach often felt reactive and impersonal, with immediate mentions of suspension or expulsion instead of meaningful discussion. As a parent, it is deeply disappointing to see such a lack of responsiveness, care, and individualized attention especially in a Catholic school setting, where values of compassion, understanding, and support should be at the forefront. At times, it feels as though the focus has shifted more toward running the school as a business rather than nurturing and supporting the well-being of each child. I am truly saddened by this change and hope the administration takes parent concerns seriously moving forward. Every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and valued.

I am a parent of a student attending the SJBS since 2019. I started him in their PreK and now his…read moreis enrolled for 2024-2025. I adore the overall atmosphere and enrichment that he receives from SJBS. His improvement and development has make him a more wholesome and self-confident child. I have noticed the differences in his demeanor verse kids that go to the public schools in my area (they are sweet kids too). He can deliver a speech in front of a church group with confidence and no pressure. He amazes himself on the accomplishments he has made each school year. For as long as we are able to, we plan to keep him at SJBS and (eventually) enroll his little brother into the school.

I didn't have an opportunity to go here growing up even though I lived two blocks away, but I know…read moremany of my friends attended this pre-school and they have nothing but good experiences coming away from this school. My daughter has attended AAUW for the past two school terms and she is loving it, is excited about going to school, and has made some friends. The important thing is I'm confident and have no worries about her making the transition to kindergarten. She's received a solid foundation from the teachers and staff and I would highly recommend bringing your child(ren) to this fine school!

The staff at AAUW is an amazing group of women who work together to create lifelong learning in…read moreyoung children. The learning that takes place in this 2-room schoolhouse is designed to reach each individual child through meaningful, hands-on, and engaging lessons. I cannot wait for my son to start in the Early Explorers class! It's definitely worth checking out!