The Goddard School of Akron

"I worked here a few years ago and would NEVER send my child to this center. I witnessed verbal abuse and other questionable things in the toddler room with the lead teacher whom I believe still works at the center. She was absolutely horrible and abusive to to the children. She would act completely different in front of the childrens' parents. She was also the director and owner's favorite employee so they didn't seem to care whenever she received a complaint. I remember a couple taking their child out after bruising was found on her arm. I never witness what happened, but can almost guarantee who put those bruises there. Furthermore, I was a Black employee and remember the owner paying a similarly aged/experienced white employee more than me. THIS is why he bans employees from discussing how much money they make LOL. The owner was extremely rude and disrespectful as well as the directors who often gossiped about the families. I'm no longer in the field, and will be graduating from medical school soon so this is not about me being a disgruntled employee. This was truly a horrible experience for me and I think parents should think twice before sending their children to this center."

"The owner processed a ~$1300 charge on our credit card without our consent. When my husband and I sent an email asking for this amount to be refunded, he responded accordingly. However, soon after, I received an email claiming that our email was rude? As a result, he asked us to find another school and kept our $200 deposit to hold a spot for our daughter. With our son attending Goddard since he was 18 months old, we were loyal patrons for two years. This meant nothing. The policy changed for holding our daughter’s place outside our agreement. The owner neither communicated this change nor conducted himself professionally."

"Our experience at the Goddard school couldn't be more positive. As a newer family, it took no time to feel included into the Goddard family. Not only have they taken fantastic care of our infant, but they have become one of the best parts of our day. The kind morning greetings from the staff and the happy send off at the end of the day sincerely help make our day. We are truly comforted knowing our baby is in the most capable hands. The teachers in the infant room 1 are incredible, and the administrative staff are organized and extremely helpful. The Goddard school made one of the hardest decisions effortless. It takes a village to raise a child, and we trust the Goddard family as a valuable member of our team. We would recommend their school to anyone."

"After visiting several other day cares in the area, we visited The Goddard School. From the first engagement we had with the Director, to touring the school, it was way more organized and structured than our other visits. After the meeting we felt the most amazing sense of comfort that we'd found the absolute best school for our son. The Goddard School's structure, cleanliness, adherence to protocol, and the overwhelming warmth/openness of their faculty made it easily a top choice. As a working parent, I enjoy knowing our son is safe and happy during the days! We can't thank the entire Goddard School faculty enough! Would absolutely recommend their program to anyone."