The Goddard School of Herndon (Dulles)

"I cannot say enough great things about this school! Our daughter has been here for over a year and everyone from the owner and administrators to each and every teacher are just the kindest and most caring. If you want your little one to grow and learn, but also be taken care of by those who will treat them like their own, then Ms. Abha and her team are simply the best!"

"We absolutely love The Goddard School-Herndon. The front office staff and teachers are all amazing. Everyone feels like an extension of our family. I wouldn't trust leaving my children with anyone else. The family events (Spring Fling, Fall Fest, Thanksgiving Luncheon, Breakfast with Santa, etc.) and Parents Night Out are an added bonus that bring joy to our family. Both of our children are so happy here and we see the memories and growth they are making every day. Thank you!"

"Time flies. Our daughter has been in Goddard School (Herndon) for more than 1 year and half. I can't believe it. I still remember how we choose this school for our daughter. We searched daycares/preschools in Google Map at first. Browsed photos, reviews, school websites, finally chose the ones that we were interested to schedule tours. At first, we didn't plan to visit Goddard School in Herndon becasue it's far away from our home and work place. But finally we wanted to have a try. After I went inside and took a glance, I immediately decided: here it is! 1. Building: This school is a single building, not the lower levels of large work building, so there won't have a lot of people other than kids and their families. Less people means less disease cross infection. 2. Floor: The whole school uses floor, not the whole carpet surface. Floor is much easier to clean and sterilize. We prefer floor much more than carpet. 3. Windows: Since Goddard School (Herndon) is a single building, each classroom has at least one window (even two or three), no matter which direction the classroom is. So the daylighting in classroom is very good, which is good to kids' eyesight. Also, the walls are light color. The whole inner building looks new, clean and bright, which will let people have very good mood. (I visited some schools, they have some classrooms that have NO window, because they are in the inner side of the building. This is not good for kids' eyesight. ) 4. Outdoor Playground: The outdoor playground is artificial surface, not mulch. We like this so much. It's much safer than mulch. Because when the kids get stumbled, mulch may hurt their hand, knees and even plunge their eyes (in rare cases). 5. People: The owner, director and teachers are all very nice, caring and patient. We were very nervous and worried at the beginning since this was the first time we sent our daughter to school. But they helped us to go through such a hard period. 6. Plans: They have different plans, including 5 days/week (full time) and less days/week. Compared to the only full time daycares, it's more flexible. You can choose depending on your need. 7. Activities: They have a lot of different activities depending on different holidays and in summer camp. Kids do have a lot of fun there. Our daughter grows up a lot, makes many friends and has a very good time here. We love and enjoy the time that we spend with Goddard School, and thank so much for their help during our hardest time. Because of our daughter's relocating, she has to leave. But we will remember here forever and will definitely recommend it to other people."

"We have been part of the Goddard School of Herndon family for almost two years. I say family because from the moment you enter, you feel at home. The front desk staff is kind, friendly, supportive, and welcoming. This kindness and compassion extends through all of the staff at the school. My son has progressed through three classes since he has been at Goddard and the milestones he has reached in each classroom has been amazing. As a parent, you constantly worry about your child’s safety, happiness and well being. While at work, I worry a little less because I know he is happy and safe. The teachers send pictures of him throughout the day, which is always welcome and needed especially on stressful days. Not to mention, the school puts on special fun events throughout the year. During the summer they had many different exciting and engaging activities for the kids. Recently they had the parade of costumes for Halloween and in the spring they had the Touch-a-Truck event where kids could explore firetrucks, construction vehicles, and garbage trucks and military vehicles. The Goddard School of Herndon goes above and beyond in exceeding my expectations and caring for my son. I would highly recommend this school to any parent who wants to see their child in a diverse learning environment, who cares about their child’s safety and well-being, and who wants to see their child grow personally, socially, emotionally and intellectually."

"Goddard has been an amazing school for our daughter. When she had a tough time they divided the class into two so she could adjust more easily; it made all the difference and we didn't even ask for it. Ms. Candice in particular is such a great teacher and the front office staff & owner are fantastic. Can't say enough good about the school and their level of care from allergies to activities and even processes, they're fully engaged."