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December 2023 by M D
My daughter loves it here. She stayed home with a nanny up until twenty months, and transitioned wonderfully. She is almost potty trained thanks to her teacher Ms.Kelsey.Mrs.Rhonda, Mrs.Kristin, Mr.Brian, and all the staff are always so welcoming and sincere.
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November 2023 by Lisa VanDenburgh
Brian, Kristin and Rhoda are amazing leaders of this precious school! Friendly, professional and approachable. The teachers have been just as wonderful. Love it here!
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December 2021 by Andrea Sutton
The Goddard School has always been by far the best preschool our children have attended. The warmth they have for the kids, the facilities, the staff, every box is checked. They are amazing. We have watched our child grow daily not only academically but socially as well. His teachers get on the floor and PLAY and teach, not just sit on their phones all day. The director is a part of the school community, not just sitting behind a closed door. The staff smiles and talks to you and the kids and knows your family which in my opinion is a huge help when working with little ones. These are teachers, not baby sitters Anyone who has been to a daycare or preschool will know what I mean. We love our Goddard family and recommend 5 stars to anyone who will listen.
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December 2020 by Hannah Barker
My son started attending The Goddard School in Cornelius when he was 12 months old and stayed through 5 years old for TK. Due to Covid he is now attending a remote learning program they are offering. The administration and teachers have always been accommodating, professional, and caring. The amount of growth and learning my son has gained from the school is truly amazing. Recently he had to take state MAP testing for kindergarten and scored in the 92 percentile for math and 90 for reading. Our investment in his care and education has definitely paid off. We are very grateful! He has always been in the best hands there, and I highly recommend them for your family as well!
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December 2016 by Jen Linsenmayer
I can't say enough awesome things about this school. Both of my children went to this school and I couldn't be more happy with the experiences. My oldest is now 10 and my youngest is 6 years old and we still keep in touch with the teachers and administration because we feel they are part of our family. If you want your children to be loved, nurtured and learn in a safe environment, look no further.
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December 2016 by Mandy Barrett
Both of my daughters (now 8 and 5) attended Goddard starting when they were 2 and through pre-K. Both were totally ready for Kindergarten, and loved their time at Goddard. The teachers were fantastic, the lessons were thorough and there was still a lot of time for fun. We will continue to stop in from time to time so that the girls can visit their favorite teachers. Highly recommend.
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December 2016 by Mary Ann Armstrong
Words cannot describe what a wonderful experience both of my children had while attending the Goddard School of Lake Norman. ALL the staff is friendly, bubbly, caring, and adoring of my children. The school is super clean, safe, organized, and well maintained. Never once did I worry that they weren't given the best care. Both of my children were well prepared for kindergarten both academically and socially.The teachers are well educated and trained. You can tell that they love to come to work every day. When my kids had been on vacation, they couldn't wait to get back to the Goddard school to play, learn, and be with their friends. That tells you a lot about a school when the kids are excited about going!
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December 2016 by Claudette Bakhtiar
The teachers and staff are top notch and extremely professional. My daughter switched from another preschool where she was bored and having trouble with mean girls but she had no trouble at The Goddard School in Cornelius. No boredom, no mean girls. She loved going to Goddard, she loved her teachers, who were warm, funny and full of energy and who challenged and stimulated her. Ms. Deborah and Ms. Dominique did not treat the preschool kids like babies - they treated them like smart children with busy brains and gave them lots of ways to express this. There were always new and engaging ways to play, science experiments, music, fun foreign language and sign language lessons and art projects but my daughter also learned to read and write, something I had not been expecting the kids to learn at this age. My daughter positively bloomed at Goddard. We had experiences with two other preschools before Goddard - a very expensive preschool in Manhattan, and another local preschool in the Lake Norman area and I can say without hesitation that Goddard was the best of the three. The owner, Elaine, and Amy and the rest of administrative staff are extremely capable and receptive to the needs of the parents and run a very tight ship. There are no loose ends, no cutting corners, no careless mistakes. And they do it all with great warmth and smiles. They all truly care about the children. We are so grateful for our experience at Goddard. We hope elementary school will be just as wonderful!
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December 2015 by Ronald Thompson
Where can I even begin when rating The Goddard School (TGS) of Cornelius, NC? Whatever I write below, the actual TGS experience far exceeds the words written below.Speaking as a parent who transferred their child in to TGS from another childcare provider, our initial approach at enrollment was cautiously optimistic. Our experience to date is that all of the expectations we entered with, have been and continue to be exceeded. The best service operations start with strong leadership at the top, and TGS has just that with an actively engaged owner, along with a strong front-office leadership team. Additionally, the level of excellence isn't merely present at the top, it's also carried through and lived daily by the teachers, assistants, and support staff at TGS too. Our child has now spent time in several different classrooms and we had top-notch experiences with each of the care teams in those rooms. The teachers & staff take a vested interest in each child, generating detailed daily reporting, and periodic pictures/feedback (some are even sent during the day electronically). Additionally, the curriculum is expansive and focuses on developing all aspects of a developing child.Overall, our experience was and continues to be superior at TGS, in fact, via word of mouth, we referred and continue to refer friends & peer parents of ours to TGS, which speaks to the quality of our own family’s experience.TGS, keep up the GREAT WORK, you guys ROCK!!!
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December 2015 by Karen Smith
Our son spent the first two and a half years of his life being cared for by the wonderful teachers at the Cornelius Goddard School until we relocated. The curriculum is outstanding, the teachers are loving and nuturing, and the leaders and owners are wonderful to work with. We could not have asked for a safer place for our son to spend the most precious years of his life. We have and would happily recommend this school to anyone.~Karen and Jason Smith
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December 2015 by Katherine Jennings
The Goddard School of Lake Norman provides a caring and nurturing environment for their students which puts a parent's mind at ease. I'm amazed everyday when I walk in and see all of the learning that occurs in each and every classroom. Their "FLEX" curriculum is an outstanding learning program that's implemented in EVERY classroom from infants to school age. Individualized activities are planned by the teachers who know the developmental needs of the children in their classrooms. The Goddard School of Lake Norman embraces technology for parents and students. Students are given the opportunity to type and use touch screen technology daily with computers and iPads found in the individual classrooms. Parents use iPads and biometrics to safely streamline check-in/out. Parents also receive in-depth daily reports and pictures in a personalized email which makes communication so easy with staff. The Goddard School of Lake Norman is a five star rated school everyday and has been for the past 12+ years. Thank you Goddard for all that you do!
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December 2015 by Jennifer Froshour
I have nothing but great things to say about the Goddard School of Cornelius. Being a teacher myself, I appreciate what Goddard does to instill the sense of "school" for our daughters rather than providing "daycare" services. The curriculum challenges them and allows them to explore their individual strengths and talents. I enjoy reading their detailed daily report and asking them about their school day. The facilities are kept clean and updated, and the "homey" feel throughout the school is comforting. The entire staff at Cornelius is kind, friendly and caring. The most important aspect to us is to know that our girls are loved. That is more than evident in the kindness their teachers show, the friendly smiles and greetings from the owner and director, and talks daily with their teachers. Thank you for taking such great care of our girls and helping them learn, grow, and laugh!
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December 2015 by Theresa Bell
Last month I had the opportunity to preview the Goddard School in Cornelius, NC. From the moment I drove into the parking lot, I knew this school was something special! My intuitions were validated the minute I walked into the main building and met the owner, Elaine. She conducted a full tour for me and I could feel the sense of pride and excitement, commitment, and attention to detail as we went into each classroom. The emphasis on education, safety and cleanliness was incredibly impressive. Without a doubt, this school surpasses all expectations one may consider for our most precious treasures in life... our children!
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December 2015 by Sarah A
My daughter went to Goddard from 6weeks old right up until she went to Kindergarten. The school's family feel and wonderful teachers made it easy to say good bye each morning. I knew my little girl would be cared for and loved on. As she grew through the school, I was constantly amazed by all she was learning. She was beyond ready academically and socially for Kindergarten. I can't imagine sending her anywhere else.
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December 2015 by Just Jen
My daughter has been at Goddard School Cornelius for past 3 years. This school has been an absolute blessing! My daughter has absolutely loved it here! She looks forward to going to school everyday...she even wants to go on the weekends! All of her teachers have been so wonderful to her. I never worry about my child's safety or happiness while I am at work. I know she is being well taken care of, she has learned so much, and I hope all of her future teachers are as wonderful as the teachers here!! I would definitely recommend this school!!
