The Goddard School of Chesapeake

We waited until our daughter turned one to send her to daycare, and I was very nervous about it at first. Katie set up time with me to talk through concerns and really helped to put my mind at ease. Our daughter has now been at Goddard for about 4 months and we have had an amazing experience! We absolutely love the Goddard School!

The Goddard School of Chesapeake is absolutely incredible and worth every penny! Our kids had only known ONE daycare in Maryland, and when we got orders to move to Virginia, I was distraught on where we would put our kids. However, within minutes of researching and taking a virtual tour, I instantly KNEW this was the place I wanted my kids! There’s a reason the waitlist is so long! The teachers/staff are exceptional and so is their curriculum! I have two very different children personality wise who need specialized attention and Goddard has been absolutely wonderful with both! Not to mention, I’m a very involved (aka helicopter) mom and the school has always been so supportive and kind to me/us! I can’t recommend Goddard enough! PS: EVEN MY KIDS LOVE IT HERE!!

I've been in childcare for over a decade & have worked at 5 different centers and this was by far the worst. The owner is pretty awful. She treats her staff like they aren't even human. Teachers wait over an hour to use the bathroom sometimes, constantly asked to stay late without warning, etc. Teachers are belittled and mocked for asking for help with the kids, which is truly appalling in such a difficult, high-stress field. I witnessed a teacher having a medical emergency and the way she was treated by the owner and one of the directors was disgusting. Like she was inconveniencing them on purpose or something. I'm a seasoned teacher and I only made it 2 months there before I walked out. Only job I've ever left without a two weeks notice, it was that bad. Broke my heart to leave the kids and parents like that but my mental health couldn't take it. Oh yeah and the owner talks down on the parents during the staff meetings after they pay an INSANE amount of money to send their kid there. Like she won't even let a kid borrow a water bottle or an extra pair of pants, she calls the parents AT WORK and makes them bring what they need or tells them to pick their kid up, then she talks smack on them to her whole staff. I would NEVER send my kid here.

The Goddard School provides a safe and engaging environment for my child. He feels safe with his teachers and talks about his friends in his class. He is very well socialized both with ch ok ldren and adults. I have great communication with his teachers who let us know how he is doing day to day. The school as a whole knows who my child is and are friendly, frequently telling us a story about something he has done throughout the day. Can't wait for my second child to attend.

Our kids have experienced a few daycares in their time due to moving around over the last few years and Goddard Chesapeake is our second Goddard School. I can honestly say I have never been more impressed with a daycare than I have been with Goddard Chesapeake. From the moment you walk in it is apparent that it is different - in the best way possible. The best way I can describe it to someone who has not had the pleasure of experiencing it is it's "all hands on deck". There is no job too small or beneath anyone, if it needs to be done it will be done. Every person in that building knows our daughter because they have assisted her with something or given her a smile and/or hug at some point in time when she needed it most. What continues to astound me is how smoothly things are communicated to those who need to know. For instance, our daughter needs extra attention at times due to having a difficult time transitioning from the elementary school she attends each morning as part of her IEP. The teachers, director, and owner all share information in regards to what our daughter is positively responding to as well as what isn't working. We could not appreciate this more as we have full confidence that 100% effort is always being made to make our babe feel comfortable and safe. It is also incredibly apparent how much the staff cares for each other as well as their kiddos. You can see it on their faces, through the patience and kindness constantly on display, the pride they have when speaking about the kids, and the support they give each kid during times of need. I personally refer to the teachers, director, and owner as angels as that is exactly how I think of them. What I do not look forward to is the day when our little girl ages out and has to leave as it will be a day full of tears for all involved!