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The Goddard School of Atlanta (Midtown)
1080 Spring St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309, United States
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Ma
Review №1

There is no place we would rather send our daughter than the Goddard school Midtown. This school has blown us away in the best way possible. The owner, Viral, and director, Jamie, go above and beyond every single day to make sure the best care and attention is given to every single child. They are proactive and attentive while being caring and compassionate, an imperative combination when it comes to outstanding child care. Every staff member and teacher at the school has treated our daughter as their own by keeping her safe, cared for, and loved. We highly recommend the Goddard School Midtown for the highest quality child care.

La
Review №2

My son has attended the Goddard School in Midtown for almost a year and sadly we will be leaving to move to another state. I have absolutely nothing but great things to say about every aspect of this school. Viral, Jaime, and all the other administrators are extremely on top of their game and genuinely care about the children under their care. The teachers clearly love children and also do a great job keeping parents informed about what’s going on in the classroom, especially right now when normal procedures are affected by the pandemic. Turnover seems to be very low which was an important fact for us as it gives my son consistency in his day. Most importantly my son simply loves to go to school which shows me that they have created an environment kids are comfortable and can thrive in. We will miss everyone at Goddard and can only hope his next daycare is anywhere near as fabulous as Goddard has been.

Su
Review №3

It is hard to make childcare choices during 2020, but sending our infant to the Goddard School Midtown was the best choice for our family, and one of the highlights of the year for us. Our baby has thrived at Goddard since he joined at 7 months old. He is developing quickly due to the stimulating and varied curriculum, and is being cared for by loving capable teachers. We love the app that sends updates throughout the day, daily photos, and the easy communication (phone, email, distanced/in person at dropoff). The administration and teachers have worked hard to be responsible, responsive, and on top of the ever changing guidelines for COVID-19. We are so sad to be moving out of state, and wish we could keep our child at Goddard until kindergarten!

Sa
Review №4

A great place-just not for everyone. The school is clean and beautiful. They have some incredible staff there, but it was apparent from the beginning my child was not wanted since we dont fit the demographic of the typical Goddard family. We had several incidents and my son often had a fit when I would leave him. Very few African American kids for my sons age group and I sense that he knew all along that he did not fit in. Ultimately it was our vaccination schedule they had issue with , but we had moved and were already looking for a new place. My son is way happier in a diverse environment, we get food taken care of for us, and no more incidents! Leaves happily each day.I did some research on the importance of diversity and representation-it makes a difference.

Ab
Review №5

We have been sending out daughter to The Goddard School, Midtown for a little over a year, and we are so sad to be moving out of state! We have had the most amazing experience with the school, the teachers, and the administrators. We truly feel that The Goddard School has become a second home and extended family. Our daughter, only 18 months, has made lasting relationships with many of the teachers that she interacts with each day. We are completely confident that she is truly loved and cared for every day. We could have not asked for a better experience and will miss the school very much!

Ca
Review №6

My daughter has enjoyed Ms. Jaime and Ms. Maxines get set class immensely. Since starting in the class last year, she has learned a large vocabulary as well as many art skills. She talks about the teachers fondly at home. We love this school.

Ke
Review №7

The teachers here are amazing. Our son and daughter have been here for nearly 2 years and have had a great experience in every classroom. Goddard embraces a play based learning. The kids are free to explore for portions of the day. However, they are also exposed to clever activities that teach them skills while they think they are just playing a game. I’m amazed at how much my children have learned. Also, my kids love it. My 4 year old just runs into his class and immediately starts talking to his friends without saying goodbye to us. Prior to Goddard our kids had been in several schools- this place is our absolute favorite. One of the previous schools was so structured my son hated it and cried when we dropped him off. Within a week at Goddard midtown he was happy again in the mornings. The teachers are loving and really care about the kids. The teachers also seem to love what they do. I highly recommend this school.

Dr
Review №8

The Goddard School Midtown was my childs first school experience in a new city. They made the experience a GREAT one for him. The school was a high quality experience all around. The leadership/ownership was warm and supportive to his transitional needs and the teaching staff took the time to learn his style of learning and support it in the classroom. The school setting is safe and clean. All staff was nice and appropriate to adults as well as students. It was evident daily that learning took place!! He was excited and eager to go to school daily. No tears for us :-).. We wish they had higher grades!!

Je
Review №9

I highly recommend The Goddard School in Midtown. My baby LOVES coming to school each day. She gets the biggest smile on her face when she sees her teachers. She is developing very quickly and the teachers are always able to answer my milestone questions. I also really like that they do different things in the classroom each day - from outside time to finger painting!

Ry
Review №10

We recently left this Goddard due to a job-related relocation. I am very sad to not have Viral, Melissa and their excellent team in our daily lives anymore. I have older children and have accumulated much daycare experience over the years; I am a discerning customer. This Goddard simply has no competition. Everything from the owner and director to the staff to the curriculum is wonderful. Of particular note, the staff are well-educated and treated well. This, coupled with the structure and support provided by management, translates into a wonderful classroom experience for children, parents, and teachers. You can not go wrong with this facility. My only regret after my experience here is that there is not a Goddard where we relocated.

Ja
Review №11

I looked at several different schools before choosing the Goddard School. We love this place! I had a hard time finding a school that we were comfortable with, especially with my son’s separation/anxiety issues with being away from home.Upon the initial meeting, they made us feel very comfortable and welcomed. The administration and staff were friendly and helpful which in turn, assisted with him easing into this new transition.I don’t have to struggle to get him up and get ready in the morning, he is excited and looks forward to going to school every day.Sending my firstborn off to school for the first time was difficult, but I am thankful for the nurturing and caring environment that the Goddard school provides.

Ch
Review №12

We absolutely loved the Goddard School Midtown. It exceeded all of our expectations. The owner and teachers are amazing. They are very caring and very professional. The curriculum is outstanding! The location is great and the facility is absolutely beautiful. We could not have been happier. My son started Goddard at the age of 6 weeks and he recently graduated pre- kindergarten in July 2015. It has been amazing to see how much my son has grown academically and socially during the last five years. We are very thankful for to be part of such an amazing school!I highly recommend the Goddard School Midtown to any parent looking for a top notch school, with an outstanding curriculum, caring teachers and fun learning environment.

Ch
Review №13

One of the best decisions my husband and I made was to take our 12 week old daughter to Goddard Midtown. The teachers and staff quickly became like family and it soothed our new parent concerns. They shared the special moments every parent worries of missing each day and noticed how much our daughter was enjoying the atmosphere. With the teachers constant encouragement and curriculum we watched our daughter develop into a little 1 year old human with a wonderful spirit and great sense of adventure. We are so thankful to have been such a loving, caring community!

Cl
Review №14

“First and foremost, I must commend this locations owner, Mr. Viral on his impeccable diligence and temperament in overseeing the daily care of the Goddard children. My first encounter with him assured me that my daughter would be in great hands. My wife and I are utterly satisfied with the Goddard curriculum, beginning in NJ when our daughter attended the Goddard School in North Brunswick. That brief experience in NJ gave us the trust to continue with Goddard School when we relocated to Atlanta. And Mr. Viral continues to re-enforce that trust. And we see the positive effects in our daughter. Our gratitude to all her teachers for the wonderful care and education they give our daughter and her classmates. Their roles in our daughters life during these early years are critical. And we thank them dearly.”

Ch
Review №15

Our youngest son (age 2) went there for a year. The teachers and administrators/mgt were wonderful to our child and to us. We had a bad experience at a previous day care/school and it was refreshing to have competent and loving teachers and people who address problems that may arise.Our son has several allergies and foods that he cannot eat. We never had any issues and they were great at following our instructions on what he could and could not eat.Our son truly loved his teachers and in particular Ms Heather and Ms Andrea.Ms Melissa (director) was very helpful and friendly as were her staff.Viral (owner) always immediately addressed any of our concerns.The only reason we moved our son from Goddard is for another school that was closer to our house. But Goddard will always hold a very special place in hearts for the time our youngest son was there. And, for that we are very grateful. Thank you!

bi
Review №16

Our daughter is 5 years and has attended Goddard Midtown since she was 1 years old. We have been very happy with our experience at Goddard. The teachers are very loving and caring to the children. The administrators are very involved in the classroom and work directly with many of the children. We are thrilled that our daughter is leaving Pre-K and performing on a 1st/2nd grade level. Like most childcare centers, turnover is my only compliant, however Goddard Midtown does a great job managing the transition. I would give a 4.5 if I could!

Cl
Review №17

When I first visited the school, I was already planning to enroll my child at the Suzuki school but had to at least take a look at 2 other schools. When we walked by the infant room, we saw one of the teachers, Ms Deborah, sitting with 3 infants singing to them- they were totally engaged with her and smiling. You could see how much she loves what she does and she was so patient with the babies - I was sold in an instant! It wasnt the cold atmosphere that we had experienced at the other school. I wanted to see a school that puts the money into the teachers and safety - not the appearance and bells & whistles of the school. Goddard did just that - they have excellent teachers. A bit of time has passed now and my child loves his teachers and I am so glad we chose Goddard. He is learning so much - I am such a proud mom. I love knowing that my child is being loved and held by loving caregivers that authentically care and love these kids.

Am
Review №18

The Goddard School in midtown provides excellent care in a fun, nurturing learning environment. My daughter has been at the school for more than two years (from infant to the toddler room) and has thrived. The teachers are very friendly and clearly love being with the kids. My daughter has learned so much during her time there and talks about school and her teachers non-stop. We love the security features (individual pin numbers for parents and thumb print scans). We also really enjoy getting the daily reports via email that contain lesson plans, memorable moments, and pictures. Its a top-notch school with smart, competent administration (Viral and Melissa). Its a great choice for any working parent:)

La
Review №19

We enrolled our 11-month-old at this new Goddard School with a bit of nervousness. Like all parents, we found it pretty scary to hand our little guy over to strangers. Our son has been in our care full-time since birth, plus the school had just opened, so there were a lot of “unknowns”. The Goddard Schools have a great reputation and the new facility is very nice, so we decided to give it a try. We quickly felt we made the right decision. The staff is very warm and open, so we were immediately comfortable there. Our son eased right in to the experience and his new playmates and teachers too. The weekly lesson plans are great, and we love that they teach a bit of sign language to help the babies communicate better earlier. We also appreciate the open door policy, so we can drop in whenever. And we enjoy reading the daily reports they provide so we can see how his day was…what he learned, how he napped, ate, etc. Overall the experience has been very positive. We think the socialization and exposure to different books, toys and activities than we have at home have been great for our son.

Ta
Review №20

We absolutely could not be happier with the Goddard School. Our son is in the Pre-K program and I am thrilled with everything he is learning. The teachers and Staff are wonderful and incredibly caring and professional! We have been with the midtown Goddard School since they opened and are so proud that we were able to be part of such an amazing school from the beginning.

Su
Review №21

A jewel in midtown. Our son went here for pre-K, and the owner, staff, and teachers welcomed us with open arms. The classroom environment was calm, focused, and friendly, and Ms. Kelsey truly seemed to love the kids and to love teaching. We have been so happy with how his language, science and math skills have progressed, and he is excited to learn new things every day. Thanks Mr. Viral, Ms. Kelsey and everyone at the Goddard School for an awesome year!

Ey
Review №22

Goddard School is just amazing!! Viral, Melissa and the staff are just loving, warm, and you instantly have positive vibes when you walk in! My daughter is there currently and her first couple of weeks were pretty tough because it was her first time being in school, but the third week she was a trooper! She has gotten acclimated to the schedule and developed a special bond with one of her teachers. I guess she could sense that she is safe here & everyone cares about her. They are genuinely concerned for her well-being and safety and I cant ask for a better school. Thank you so much you guys, you are a God send!! :-D

Be
Review №23

We have been waiting for a Goddard School to open in our neighborhood because I have heard all great things about the school, so we enrolled our 4 year old twins in the summer school and Pre-K program the week after they opened. My children are so happy there, that when I come to pick them up after work, they dont want to leave. I am impressed with how they are already learning to read and also how they have become a lot more interested in spelling, letter sounds, rhyming, writing, drawing, and playing educational games on the computer. They teach me yoga poses and sign language. They adore all of the teachers, the director and the owner, who they call, Mr. V!This summer, they had beach parties, a petting zoo, water Wednesdays, and they even earned around the world passports from learning about different countries and cultures each week. Goddard provides all healthy snacks and the children have come home with lots of trinkets (cowboy hats, boomerangs, musical instruments, sand art, and piles of artwork) in addition to great tips on manners. I look forward to reading the daily reports with customized messages about each childs progress to serve as conversation pieces at dinner each night.I highly recommend this wonderful school!

He
Review №24

My son has been a student at The Goddard School in Midtown for over a year and a half now and we could not be happier. The caliber of the staff, facility, and curriculum is outstanding. I know when I drop my son off in the morning he is being cared for by a team of compassionate, trustworthy, and capable teachers and faculty. The owner, director, and teachers have created an environment that provides ample opportunity for learning and growth in many different areas. I am amazed at how much my son has grown intellectually and socially during his time at The Goddard School. Everyday he is excited to go to school and learn new things. I would highly recommend The Goddard School in Midtown to any parent looking for a safe, fun learning environment.

Kr
Review №25

The Goddard School Midtown exceeded all our expectations, and then some! With intown child care being a challenge to find and secure we ended up having to experience two other schools prior to finding Goddard. In comparison, leadership runs this school with calmness, attention to detail and proactive communication which is so critical when it comes to something as personal as who you trust your children with all day. Administrations professionalism and personalized touch is unmatched!Our daughter is extra sensitive and has a long warm up period so we were concerned about the transition. The loving and attentive teachers were able to recognize and respond to her seamlessly without missing a beat with the other children. We love the daily photo and report we get regarding our daughters activities for the day and the teachers go the extra mile to communicate extra information during pick up time.More importantly than what we love about Goddard Midtown is what our daughter thinks... and she adores it and thrives in the environment!! One week in she tells me Mommy, I love Goddard School! We have seen her blossom developmentally with her learning but also socially with her skills for interacting with adults and other children. The curriculum and methodology is outstanding and the quality of teachers that we have seen work with our daughter is first-rate. It is very clear that the teachers love what they do because it shows in their interaction with both parents and students each day. Such a loving and positive environment.You wont find a better school than this one... five stars +++

Sa
Review №26

Outstanding care. My son is thriving and learning. Most important thing is he is safe every day😁

Am
Review №27

My kids attended this school for one year, and I loved it.... not only that, they loved it! My son would get mad if I picked him up early. Truly excellent and devoted staff that treated young children with tenderness and affection. Mr. V and Melissa are very, very approachable and want the best for you and for your family. The small classroom sizes allow the teachers to really be one on one. Again, we loved it!

Mi
Review №28

We love the Goddard School Midtown! Viral, Melissa, and the teachers are absolutely amazing and exceeded my expectations. This was my daughters first time in child care and I was definitely nervous, but they continued to calm my worries with how intentional they were with her. This school truly feels like a family and I couldnt have asked for anything more. We were only there for a short time due to my husbands job but we were so sad to leave. If you are looking for a great school for you child, check out the Goddard School in Midtown!

Ch
Review №29

The Goddard School Midtown is an exceptional Early Learning Institution. Mr. Viral (owner) is very hands on with overseeing the daily care of the children attending The Goddard School. In addition, the caliber of the staff, facility, and curriculum is beyond outstanding. The Goddard School has become apart of my family and is very involved in the community. My child has been provided ample opportunity for learning and growth in every aspect that one could imagine. The Pre-K program at The Goddard School has exceeded my families expectation for our child. As a parent you know you have made the right choice for your child when not only the child is excited and thrilled to go to school everyday, but when you see the growth socially and intellectually within your child. I have and will continue to highly recommend The Goddard School - Midtown to any and every parent I know. We as parents must invest in our children and The Goddard School has helped my family and I with the investment of our childs future.

Da
Review №30

We love this school. The teachers have relevant degrees - the culture is lively and stimulating. They use technology in the classroom. More importantly, Goddard Midtown is a loving, warm, nurturing environment. We couldnt recommend this school any more strongly. We have learned from experience that where your child goes to school/daycare/preschool impacts her/his overall well being. Having the peace of mind that our children are at Goddard School Midtown - under the leadership/ownership of Viral Dave - has made our home a happier place. Our kids literally wake up every day excited about going to school.

Ba
Review №31

Our son has been at The Goddard School in Midtown for almost a year now. During the past year, he has transformed from a stubborn 2 year old who refused to be potty trained to a confident, independent, completely potty trained happy 3 year old. His vocabulary and speech have improved significantly - and we love hearing about all of the new things he learned in school each day. The staff and teachers at The Goddard School in Midtown are top notch - each having their own independent strengths. They are genuinely invested in teaching AND nurturing the children. Both are equally important. I highly recommend this school for anyone who is looking for a loving environment, energetic teachers, modern and state of the art technology and facilities and advanced curriculum.

Pi
Review №32

This school is fantastic! Our experience may be different from most other parents. We are from China and carry on one-year academic program here in Atlanta. The biggest concern at first is our 4-year son, whether he could adapt to a complete new environment even he can not understand the language. I remember the first day in Goddard, my son made a big cry and did not let us go. The result comes out as a miracle, a week late he did not want to leave when we pick him up, he just loved the school!The teachers here are great! They know the best way to guide kids, and take care of each kid according to their own characters. They listened carefully to every concern of us, big or small. At the very beginning, I discussed my worry about the language barrier, three months later, my son can understand and speak simply English sentences. And I notice that my kid can communicate with his classmates much actively and understandingly. Once I mentioned that my kid is crazy about Ipad, the next day I got a printed paper about some suggested good APPs on vocabulary learning.It is a pity we have to leave Atlanta next Feb, the Goddard School would merge into a pleasant experience into our family memory here about Atlanta, about Midtown!

Da
Review №33

Our daughter began at the Goddard School Midtown when she was just 3 months old. One year later, we are extremely sad to be transitioning her to a new school because we have moved away from Midtown. She has learned so much over the past year from the teachers and the directors at this school. The care and kindness that they have shown her individually since she started there is just overwhelming. We will miss the school and everyone there dearly and would recommend the program to anyone. They are truly a top notch school with a staff (led by outstanding directors) that exceeds all expectations.

Ak
Review №34

Good school with great curriculum. Always clean. Teachers are wonderful as well.

Ni
Review №35

I’m sure this is a great school but nobody will call me back

Je
Review №36

We moved to Atlanta in February 2013. Our two-year-old daughter started at Goddard Midtown that Fall. Since we enrolled her in the Get Set classroom she has grown leaps and bounds. Her teachers helped her get rid of pacifiers for good and become fully potty trained. In addition, she amazes us every night with what shes learned through the schools curriculum. Shes smarter, has better manners and drops pearls of youthful wisdom on us constantly thanks to Goddard Midtown. She even knows more Spanish than her parents. She has also gained confidence while her personality has blossomed around other kids her age. Our home is full of new songs that our daughter has learned at school and her art projects take the drab out of our grey refrigerator. Our daughter turns three in April. She just moved up to the preschool room where the standard of excellence in education and cognitive development continues. We give Goddard Midtown five gold stars and a big ole shinny red apple!!!

Li
Review №37

Ms. Emily is a terrible teacher. She lets the kids cry when the parents drop them off. She is rude and unqualified. She is I compassionate and acts like she does not want to be there. Find a school where the teachers are more dedicated.

La
Review №38

Words can’t express how pleased we are with TGS (Midtown). From the academic programs that focus highly on preparing the children for the next level - to the teachers, director, owner, and fellow parents - all of whom are involved in the children’s development and success. Since the very beginning, the TSG (Midtown) staff have been amazing in ensuring a seamless transition, and even more so for our family, given our son has special academic needs.I appreciate their promotion of a healthy lifestyle through their lunch program and play activities. There’s an opportunity for the children to get physical activity daily - in the classroom, playground, and even through the extracurricular activities provided by partner organizations (i.e. soccer, gymnastics, dancing, etc.). We just love it!!I think what rounds out the perfect TSG (Midtown) environment for us is the level of diversity of the staff and families. It helps to teach children love and appreciation for all people. Being culturally fluent is so important to our children’s future, and TSG (Midtown) does a great job at supporting the concept and promoting inclusion. A+ for this learning environment.

Ka
Review №39

Have always been outstanding with my kiddos! Highly recommend!

Te
Review №40

The place is a well-oiled machine. Security, cleanliness, education and teachers are excellent! Love this place!!!

Pr
Review №41

We decided to give Goddard Midtown a try when our 3 yr old daughter (Zo) was constantly getting sick in her then current daycare. It was one of the best decisions we made - Zos health improved and she stayed healthier at Goddard, which has always been a very clean and well-kept facility. Zo has been happy at Goddard from day one and loved going to school there everyday. She has thrived academically in the last year in the preK program, where the preK coordinator Ms. Kristi and the preK teacher Ms. Kelsey have made great efforts to expose the kids to a wide array of activities and programs which challenge them and help aggressively prepare them for kindergarten. At age 4-5, Zo can read, write and do math! We are very thankful to the owner (Viral) and the rest of the Goddard family for helping Zo develop academically and socially and highly recommend the school!

Le
Review №42

Great group of teachers and administrators.

Ha
Review №43

We love the Goddard school!

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  • Address:1080 Spring St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309, United States
  • Site:http://www.goddardschool.com/Atlanta-IIGA?utm_source=google&utm_medium=business_listings&utm_campaign=school&utm_content=main_button
  • Phone:+1 404-541-1936
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  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:7AM–6PM
  • Thursday:7AM–6PM
  • Friday:7AM–6PM
  • Saturday:7AM–6PM
  • Sunday:7AM–6PM
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