The Goddard School of South Portland

This place has been very special for our family. We first came here 6 years ago and they have been a very important part of all three of our boys’ early lives. As with all child care, there has been changes over the years as people have come and gone but a constant is the passion and care that all have provided. We have had the great fortune to get to know the teachers, administrators, and owners well and have always been very happy with and grateful for the family here at Goddard!

We have both our kids at Goddard (ages 4 and 1) and have been there now for 3 years. We love all the engaging hands on activities the teachers do with the kids every day. They’re always bringing home fun art, new sign language and Spanish, and love their teachers and friends at school. They really learn a lot at Goddard and prepare them to excel in kindergarten. We get updates (written and pictures) via the app. It’s so nice to have reassurance and easy communication with teachers throughout the day. We love that they go outside on the school playground twice a day. We really feel the school and teachers take safety seriously. We would recommend Goddard to anyone considering it.

We loved Goddard! Our kiddo has been there for almost 3 years and she is loved by all teachers and staff. Temperance, director and Margie, assistant director are communicative to parents about their kiddo, responsive to suggestions, and so thoughtful in creating a supportive environment for all of the kids! Most recently they have had an ice cream social, BBQ, and parents night out events which bring families together. I also love that teachers and staff use the Procare app so we get real time pictures throughout the day and can send messages to the teachers. I know my kiddo is in trusting and loving hands at Goddard.

We have a kiddo at The Goddard School, age 5. They have been attending preschool at the South Portland location since 2021. We have enjoyed our time there so much and are sad to be graduating this summer. The teachers are attentive, engaging, and want the best for their students. I am so impressed with the curriculum and how much my kiddo has enjoyed learning. I am happy to say my kiddo is reading and writing before Kindergarten thanks to the fabulous staff on location. The parents of other students are wonderful too, we have met some very good friends during out time at The Goddard School.

For the past 6 years they have been so supportive and caring for our two kids (soon to be 3). They have been like family and have been there for many of our major life changes. They have played a major part in shaping our soon to be kindergartener into the wonderful young man he is. I strongly recommend these wonderful teachers and this fantastic daycare and preschool!