The Goddard School of Allen (East)

We just moved to the area from Austin. My daughter was in a couple of different daycares the first 3 years of her life. This place is a parents’ dream. In the past, communication with my daughter’s teachers has been very difficult. I never really knew what she was eating or learning about or how to reinforce new information at home. I only knew how she was behaving when there was some sort of write up or incident report. I would show up to pick her up and have questions that were very difficult to get answered because the closers were not let in on what happened during the day. I felt like we were constantly in trouble or being judged or having behavior issues. The Goddard School has been the total opposite. I get reports every single day of what her class did for the day, what they are learning, why it’s important for their development, and specific goals in mind that align with their tasks. I get pictures of her in that report showing different activities she engaged in, such as rock climbing, painting, balance beams, basketball... what she ate, how much. Some of the pictures are downloadable, as they are just of her. Group pictures are not, so as to respect the privacy of the other families and children. I try to get her in early when I can so we can take full advantage of the morning learning time as well as the afternoon fun time, but as a single mom taking night classes, sometimes I am in class almost as soon as I pick her up and by the time I am finished, it’s bed time... so the days following, I prefer to spend a little extra time with my daughter in the mornings before dropping her off. I understand children thrive off of routine, but that has been kind of our routine, and I’ve gotten some backlash from her previous daycares and felt like I have to explain myself or like we were disrupting. We have never been made to feel that way here and it makes a world of difference. My daughter is happy and thriving and excited to go to school and to learn. My only wish is that we had moved here and started her at the Goddard School sooner. You will not find a better place for your little ones, at such a reasonable price, and with such a kind and intelligent family as the Snowman family. I’m so impressed.

We transitioned to Goddard School of Allen at the beginning of 2020. The teachers have been incredible and the staff and owners are very friendly and professional. It feels like being part of the family.nnMiss Paulina has had a profound impact on my 5yo in her Jr Kinder program. She had a lot of fun and is excited to start Kindergarten already ahead on math and reading skills.nnHuge thanks to Miss Cammy for potty training my 2yo AND working with her to stop sucking her thumb and talk more. She comes home singing songs and telling us about her day!nnAmid pandemic concerns the owners and staff quickly pivoted their safety processes and focused on the health and mental well-being of the children. they are communicative and all on the same page with more frequent enhanced cleaning, temp checks, restrictions on who can enter the bldg and other ways they have put safety first. Despite the changes and fatigue they continue to operate with energy, smiles and high quality service.nnWe look forward to being parts of the Goddard family for years to come!

You will be SO satisfied with John, Amanda, and the rest of the staff. This place is more than just childcare, or even education. Almost over night, the behavior development, speech, and social skills of my son was extremely noticeable. If you're looking for a school to take CARE of your child, please give The Goddard School in Allen a chance.

I honestly can't say enough good things about this school, the staff and the owners. Our daughter has been a student for 3 years now and will continue for one more year. She is more than prepared to enter Kindergarten and I cannot wait to see how much she learns in the Kindergarten class. We have been given so much support and our daughter has blossomed. My infant enjoys her time here as well. She is socializing and had learned to accept care from someone other than her parents. We are incredibly impressed with the transparency the teachers, administrators and owners give us regarding policies and changes within the school. The teachers are incredible and truly love the children in their care.

We Love Goddard Allen, specifically the private Kindergarten run by Ms. Jes. If you are looking for small group, one on one instruction from a teacher who TRULY cares for each of her students and their families, Goddard private Kinder is a must!nnWe have been at Goddard since my son was 2 and have loved every teacher he has had since then. As working parents it’s never easy to leave your kiddo in a place they are unfamiliar with at first but Goddard and Ms. Cammy (my son’s first teacher) made me feel comfortable immediately by sending me smiling pictures throughout the first couple days.nnNow he is heading to public school and he is overly prepared, I would even say advanced as he is not quite 6 and can read/ write and doing more advanced math (for his age) like a champ!nnIf you’re looking for a pre-school that cares and feels personal not pretentious, Goddard Allen is a great place to start.