The Goddard School of Waukee

"My daughter has attended this school for several months. One of the most important things besides her joy in attending is the happiness of the teachers. This school has the most rested, patient, and generally happy early education teachers I've ever met. I don't know all the ways the school makes this possible but what ever it is it's working. They have even been able to retain staff during the pandemic. Something most schools haven't been able to do. In uncertain times I'm very glad I have the certainty of this school. I feel supported by the director and teachers. My daughter is happy and learning emotional regulation as well as academics. They also maintain NAEYC ratios. Which means less waiting and more attention for my kiddo. Update: My daughter has been at Goddard for over a year now. This is hands down the best school for her. I work full time and often wish I could be home with her all day. But I don't question the emotional support and access to fun for my kiddo at Goddard. So glad Goddard is there for us. I personally feel so supported by the staff and teachers. They are a bunch of child development experts who love your kids and your family."

"I cannot say enough positive things about Goddard. Every morning we are welcomed with a smile and my children race to go to their classrooms! The staff has really become apart of our family. I can trust that my children are being well taken care of. Liz and Holly always make sure to ask how the kids are doing and that really matters to me!"

"Great place for our child. The management and teachers are great and go above and beyond to make sure our kids are healthy, happy and safe! Also, our child loves the early childhood development and educational activities."

"My daughters have attended Goddard School of Waukee since infants. Since the first day, I have remained amazed at the quality of the staff and kindness toward Goddard families and children. Through the years, we have become close with almost everyone at Goddard and consider them as a second family. Communication with teachers has always been excellent and easy. They are very accessible willing to address questions or concerns anytime. The curriculum is also excellent and prepares children well for the next steps of their education. My oldest daughter started kindergarten this year and is performing well above all kindergarten criteria. She is already meeting first grade criteria. This seems to be common amongst many children graduating from Goddard and entering kindergarten; they are very well prepared and tend to be high academic performers. I couldn't have asked for a better experience for my children. Not only have they learned several core values of being kind and moral individuals but they are also academically ready to begin their educational journey with confidence. I highly recommend the Goddard School of Waukee."

"We love The Goddard School. The teachers and staff are wonderful to work with. I feel confident that my children are safe and well taken care of when I drop them off. They also do a great job with the curriculum."