i am a parent of a student at this school And I just have to say Annabelle Marrill is one of the most kind hearted teachers and one of the most truly amazing person I have ever trusted with my kid. If your kid goes here definitely go see her :) read more

I have had two kids go here for multiple years - so I think I know a decent amount about this school What we liked - teachers were good and seemed to prepare our kid for kindergarten. - location was placed nicely near high plains elementary - so my kid started school with friends What we don't like Owner attitude: - I think it can be sumed up by the style of the owner Scott. I really hate you, but I'll pretend to like you attitude comes off of him in waves. Customer service ISN'T what he does. In fact my wife is down right afraid of him A hand always out: Yet that isn't the problem with the ownership. At this school your paying over a thousand dollars a month for a private money in Scott's pocket school. At every turn, you will be harassed with asks for handouts. Buy these bread so we can build a playground. Give your teachers a lunch to show appreciation. They like to pretend they are an underfunded Colorado public school. . . and will harass you at least once a month I have tried several schools in the area (Bright Horizon, Primrose) and this was the ONLY school that treated us this way. . with their hand always out. No Customer service: Don't ever expect this school to meet you 1/4, 1/3, or 1/2 way on anything. I am glad I live/work close to school. On snow days they warn people traffic is horrible so LEAVE WORK EARLY and "we close doors promptly at 6" One time (ONCE!) I screwed up a pickup . . and arrived 10 minutes late. A hefty fee was charged. . .for 10 minutes. I didn't do this twice. . .just once. The final kicker was graduation. The last two weeks of school. . before their "little graduation" one of those weeks we were scheduled to be in Orlando. So it made no sense to keep my son in school for two weeks to do graduation. The teacher though really wanted him to go. . and asked Scott (we never would of mentioned it) Scott then sent us this email about how there is so much practice and we don't want "your son" to be lost. . blah blah blah. So then I replied that it made no financial sense to pay 2 weeks of school when he would only be there one final week. If Scott was okay skipping a week and us only paying the week he was there. . [Lets keep in mind both Primrose and Bright Horizon give a prorated week once a year i.e. you can take a vacation and not pay or pay partial] His response - his daycare IS NOT a drop-in. Yeah I know that Scott - if the daycare was drop-in there would be a little attempt to work with parents. So the final answer is NO don't attend graduation. Even though your teacher said it was okay. . . Even though Scott said earlier in the year we paid a fee to cover rental of facility . it doesn't matter we paid over 30k to this school in 4 years. . .NO. This daycare does not care about kids or parents - just his bottom lin Not because your kid will have an issue with graduation (we proposed a solution. . .to his concern that our son wouldn't be "prepared" for the ceremony). No -- because i didn't want to pay for two weeks of care i didn't need. truly can't recommend this to anyone. Find a daycare that not only values your children but values you as a parent. That understand you are paying them a lot of money. . and that sometimes it is okay to meet people 1/2 way. read more

At first I really liked Goddard. I had two kids going there for multiple years. We did have good, caring teachers. Their customer service (owner, front of house) was not perfect, but not bad at all. But from one period of attending there to another (we had a break at another daycare provider) something changed when we re-enrolled last fall. The teachers were still good, but they still made the kids nap in the highest preK class (which some kids used as their kindergarten- and in kindergarten in public schools there are no naps). Looking back now (as my child is now in kindergarten), I think my child is pretty prepared for public school, but I would have liked to see a little more of a rigorous academic program at Goddard. You pay a lot of money to have your child go to Goddard, so I think that is realistic to ask of a private daycare. The front of house customer service changed too. They no longer allowed you to pay tuition with credit cards, and they seemed overall less flexible with their policies. At the end of the final year, in the spring, we had a trip planned and the week after we were to come back the graduation for their preschool class was to happen. I was told that my little one had still technically "graduated " their program, but could not attend unless he was enrolled, and besides he would not have time to practice with the class. A- the school could have sent the songs/script home with us the parents to practice, and B. It did not make sense could not participate since what if a student was sick those two weeks and not at school - they would not let them participate?? Net, net - my son did not get to participate. And yes, I did confirm that my registration fee that I had paid weeks before, covered our portion of rental for the graduation facility. Why couldn't the owner have been flexible with us just a little??? He almost seemed mad at us for asking. Finally, I think the just forgot about us in general. Our last day, I was walking out and no one, either manager earlier in the day or front desk staff at time of leaving, even stopped my son to say goodbye and good luck. We even had some medicine we had stored with them, and they didn't give us the medication on the way out on our last day (and I forgot). They called me a few days later to tell me, and when I picked up the medicine the lady at the front desk told me they must have been really busy that day (to not acknowledge us). To be honest, it felt like an excuse, not a genuine answer. read more

My children have gone here for two years and we have overall enjoyed the experience. Pros: Warm, friendly staff My kids love it The gym is awesome Structured atmosphere I love the daily e-mails I get with pictures Everyone knows my kids names - which makes me think they all care about them I'm glad they automatically charge my credit card every month (may be small - but I never have to worry about it!) Cute activities Parents night out hosted monthly I get reminder e-mails or text messages about activities (pajama day, splash day) so I don't have to be the forgetful parent Good security Weather permitting, they go outside every day Cons: A lot of turnover Not having a kitchen doesn't allow the best snacks and it would be nice if I didn't have to pack lunches every day It seems like there are a lot of kids in the class. THEY DO MEET REQUIREMENTS but they have two teachers in a room, so more kids are in one room. It seems hectic whenever I walk in Not a lot of chances to meet other parents outside of drop-off/pick-up I do feel like my kids gets sick a lot, but I'm not sure this would be any different in any other child care facility. We have had a great experience and I feel like our kids have learned a lot and really enjoy being there. That makes it a lot easier for me to send them!! read more

Love Goddard- I have been to three different locations and love the consistency bt them all, along w the wonderful knowledgeable teachers!

Our son went to Goddard at Centennial for about 2 years. We loved, the owner Abbey, as well as the director of the Annex. Communication with the parents was impecable. The first day he was there, they sent us an e-mail updating us on how he was doing with the transition. They even sent out a touch base email when Cherry Creek Schools was on lock down after the incident at Arapahoe High School. The only downfall is that when our son started Preschool at the local Elementary School, they did not have a bus to pick up up/drop him off.(why he stopped going) But, I know most children continue to go to the Preschool at Goddard so that system was mostly not needed. I would highly recommend this place to anyone seeking amazing childcare with caring, steady teacher base. read more

My kiddo was at Goddard Centennial for about a year and a half. The teachers are very caring and we noticed very little churn in the staff. The owners/directors are welcoming and great to work with. We feel she is ready for kindergarten and appreciate the friendliness of this preschool facility. read more

We sent our daughter to Goddard Centennial for 3 years. The school is well organized, friendly staff, clean, and great teachers. Our daughter started kindergarten this year and Goddard served as a great prep program to get her ready. Although we miss our friends and the staff at Goddard, we felt very thankful that we were able to spend the last 3 years at such a great school to prepare for Kindergarten, and give her a great start. Christine C. read more

2 kids over 5 years, happy we chose Goddard. It prepared our kids intellectually and socially. The teachers developed special relationships as well. While it is a financial sacrifice, its only for a short time, and its hard to argue with giving your kids the best care. read more

I called yesterday to ask about an opening at the school for my 14 month old son and the owner of the school answered, she met with me an hour later. She explained everything since this is my first child and my first experience with daycare. She was amazing. She answered all my questions, showed me around and educated me better than all the other schools/daycare I visited recently. I was sold on her/her teachers and the school immediately. My wife and I were impressed and signed up on the spot. My son started today and I couldn't be happier. Great school Louie :-) I totally recommend this school. read more

We love this preschool. The curriculum is amazing, the staff and teachers are warm and dedicated. They truly love the kids and work so hard to create a warm, fun environment. My son is just flourishing under their care, learning so much while having a great time. Could not be happier. read more

Just wanted to write a quick review. My son started Goddard School this morning and we couldn't be happier. The owner is awesome.

There are a lot of things I like, but most importantly I like that the curriculum is "Play" based, and I love the staff. I feel really good leaving my daughter there every day, and that is far and away the most important thing! read more

We are very happy at The Goddard School on Lima St. We recently moved to Colorado, the transition to a new school was particularly difficult for my youngest (2.5). The school and her teachers gave her a tremendous amount of love and support, they sent mid day emails to let me know how she was doing and now she runs into school every morning with excitement for the day. I believe the ownership has changed since some of the previous reviews. Shannon has been present, kind and responsive. I would say the same about the entire staff. Any problem or question I've had has been dealt with immediately and to a satisfactory degree. My favorite part about the school is the teachers. Both of my children LOVE their teachers (Ms. Kathy, Ms. Xenia and Ms. Thais). I feel their teachers understand them and their individual needs extremely well, allowing the kids to feel comfortable and ready to learn. I also really like that they've included several classes that used to be an extra charge (soccer and taekwondo). read more

I highly recommend Goddard because thanks to this school, my daughter entered the kinder grade very well prepared. Everything that she learned was very valuable. The quality of teaching is impressive, the entire staff is very friendly, and the owners are there always willing to help you. I am very thankful that she was able to be there for a couple years. Thanks Goddard! read more

We have relocated several times since our son (now 5) was born and, as a result, we have experienced many different daycare centers. We can honestly say that The Goddard School in Centennial has been our favorite! Our son is so happy at school, and he comes home excited to tell us everything he did that day. The teachers are fabulous (many have been teaching at Goddard for years) and they make learning fun. Our son will begin Kindergarten next month and we know he is well prepared. Additionally, the teachers and administration make it a priority to keep parents informed. We receive a daily email with a detailed description of activities and photos/videos. read more

DO NOT go here!! We had our child there and it only took a month before we had a huge problem on our hands. Yelling, screaming NO- because that is all they hear in class, no positive reinforcement at all. It is a jail for kids. The owners only care about money and their online education program. They are fake, pretend to listen and do not make the necessary changes. Wonder why they always have room in their classes, because parents are dropping out. We took our child to another school where kids come first and we've seen a huge change. Pay attention to your children and what they say and how they act, it is a direct reflection. We had a few great teachers but the owners are so mean that they are no longer with Goddard. You never know who will be there when you drop your kids off in the morning and if your child has allergies - RUN! They do not care or track allergies in the classroom. read more

Can't say enough positive things about this school. From the moment we walked in and received a tour (the same day we called) with the owners, we knew right away this was the school for our girls. From the wonderful hands on onsite owners, to the qualified caring director, and high quality staff/teachers, we have been very happy with the care and education our daughters have received. We currently have two daughters at this location and have experienced the nursery through the pre-k classrooms and couldn't be happier. Caring staff, very low turnover of staff, STEM focused, nice clean facilities,Smartboard for age appropriate kiddos, great indoor gym for special guest visitors and snow days, and we LOVE our daily electronic reports we get on both girls. The daily reports highlight the lessons of the day, napping and eating updates, along with photos. Makes for great dinner conversation about your kids day, helps you reinforce learning at home, and grandparents love seeing the emailed reports as well. Also a great sense of community with various events held throughout the year. We appreciate the communication, monthly newsletters sent out, and monthly parent appreication of free coffee is always appreciated -). Highly recommend to any parent! read more

We loved the Goddard School. The only reason we left was because our child will be going into Kindergarten in the fall. We are very thankful for her time at Goddard. We loved ALL of the staff. She learned a lot but also had a lot of fun. I thought the lesson plans and units of study were excellent and think the curriculum has really prepared her for elementary school. read more

I walked into the Goddard school of Centennial with high hopes. I have had many experiences with daycares including ones on the same street as Goddard of Centennial. What I thought started off as a fairy tale ended as a nightmare. Like most small businesses the goal was to make a profit. Unfortunately Goddard did this at the expense of the students. Classrooms often have outdated broken and missing toys. Art supplies are a few colors of construction paper and maybe a dry glue stuck. Teachers often pay out of pocket for basic classroom necessities. I also felt scamed and belittled as the owners and management made us believe that we received what we belived was pizza Friday. At a cost of 20 dollars a month the students received what we believed was 2 pieces of pizza, an applesauce squeeze and cup of milk every Friday. Well that could be further from the truth. Students were lucky to receive milk at all and we're rarely given a full piece of pizza. Children were hungry and not given the agreed upon lunch. Money was also behind the plan for sunscreen. While the owners claimed it was recommended to them for there own children by a physician the truth becomes murky. At extra cost to parents sunscreen would be provided to children twice daily. This is all well and good until you include the fact most sunscreen was left over from the summer before. If a student is lucky enough not to get outdated sunscreen then they will have time to enjoy splash day. Unfortunately splash day consists of a teacher spraying the children with a hose because the owners couldn't be bothered with buying sprinklers and water toys At great concern to me was the treatment of employees and parents of students alike. Everyone who entered the Goddard school is lead to believe that the buildings are "secure." However on numerous occasions the door was unlocked and the hand code was out of order. Leaving the school open to anyone. Seeing teachers left to deal with management's inadequacies is truly heart breaking. Teachers are more times then not harassed by owners and management. Seeing teachers in tears because someone cursed them out is not something I take lightly. Since when is it okay to pound on desks with clenched fists and scare employees? Never. There is a reason for turnover at this school. How long is a teacher supposed to deal with constant criticism? Is a teacher supposed to be told there not a good mother? Is a teacher supposed to be let go because they wanted to take maternity leave? Is a teacher supposed to be let go because they cultivated relationships with students and parents alike? Are teachers supposed to be maligned because they are doing the best they can for there students under less then ideal circumstances. If you want to chance your child's precious preschool years on this then Goddard is for you. You will be met by what amounts to as a used cars salesman with a sales speech that seems to good to be true. Go with your gut, where will your child be happy? read more

Our daughter started going to Goddard Centennial at 8 weeks old and is almost 2 now. We have been so grateful to be able to leave our child with such amazing teachers/caretakers. Although I feel it is high priced, I feel that it is well worth it for the level of attention and love that my daughter gets each day. The teachers that she has and that she's had are absolutely amazing. I can tell they have amazing patience and understanding for kids her age and have helped her develop such great manners and routine. Her interaction with other children is wonderful as well and I can tell she is learning a lot every single day. The reports that we get with so many pictures and videos are amazing and many times we'll get them throughout the day while I'm working, which makes my day getting to see my little one so happy! I highly recommend this school and I am happy this is where my daughter is each day that I can't be with her, knowing she is getting spectacular care and learning a lot at the same time. read more

I would say this school is just okay--- there's nothing that makes it outstanding and you could do worse. The infant room is fantastic and has the least amount of turnover for the entire school. As you move up through the school, the turnover becomes high and many of the teachers are quite inexperienced. So inexperienced that what would be classified as normal age-related behavior is often blown of proportion. Children are not taught life skills or alternate behavior if something is inappropriate. Instead they are reprimanded and the behavior is ignored instead of being shown how the exchange should have been handled better. I never felt my children were in any danger, so it was fine for what we needed. As they got older and I wanted more learning going on in the classroom, looking at other schools made me realize how much warmth, devotion and school supplies other schools offer. At another school, my child now brings home art projects daily, versus weekly at best at Goddard. read more

Our daughter attended this school for over 2 years, she started when she was 2 years old. We originally had a nanny those first 2 years so the transition was a little difficult but we wanted that social interaction with other kids. She developed close relationships with all of her teachers. Each of her teachers helped her adjust to her new class each time she moved up. I can say that we really noticed a change in our daughter's social behavior and she has really been set up well to succeed in kindergarten. The faculty has a genuine love for children and my daughter really loved the faculty as well. The facility is amazing and between the lesson plans, the state of the art smart board, indoor gym and huge playground my daughter never had time to be bored. The lesson plans really challenged my daughter and she has made great strides in writing and problem solving. She seemed really excited to come home and share what she had learned that day. The communication is great! I loved being able to read daily reports via email that detailed the lesson plans, how much lunch my daughter ate and the daily photo/video. It was nice to be able to talk to my daughter about her day. In addition, there were monthly newsletters and reminder emails. I also appreciated the level of security at the school with the fingerprint/code access. There was always something fun for my daughter to look forward to whether it be a book fair, class party, trunk or treat, pajama days,bike day, splash day (every Thursday during the summer months) just to name a few. Needless to say, my daughter was pretty upset that due to distance we had to move away from this school and I can say we will miss this school as well. I really appreciate all the extra work that Scott, Abby, Andrea and Hollie do to make this school extra special. I highly recommend this school for your little ones. read more