The Goddard School

As families across the country gather for Thanksgiving, there’s no better time to teach young children about gratitude. Gratitude is the foundation for happiness, resilience, and empathy. It helps children appreciate the good things in their lives, even the small ones. When children are grateful, they are more likely to be content, compassionate, and helpful. Check out this blog for a few of our favorite books to teach children about gratitude.

The Goddard School of Princeton, TX, is now open! This is the second location for owners Mahjabeen and Imran Khan, who also own The Goddard School of Wylie, TX. “Given the increasing demand for high-quality childcare in the Princeton area and its neighboring communities, we are thrilled to bring The Goddard School experience to local families,” said Imran. “Our goal is to cultivate a passion for learning in our students that resonates throughout their lives in a safe, nurturing environment.” For more information about the school, visit its website: https://lnkd.in/eXDDeFFh. 

We know life with young children can feel a little chaotic at times, which is why we’re here to lend a hand and show our appreciation for Goddard families. As part of your village, we’re excited to introduce our first annual Goddard Family Appreciation Week! All week, we’ll be hosting daily giveaways with gifts designed to make life a bit easier for busy parents. Follow us on Instagram, @goddard_school, to join in and enter!

Join our 30-minute webinar on The Goddard School® franchise opportunity: 📅 November 21 at 12 PM EST Discover why The Goddard School is a leader in a resilient, growing industry. Here's what we’ll cover: ✅ Strong Market Potential: Childcare demand is booming nationwide. ✅ Comprehensive Support: From site selection to marketing, we've got you covered. ✅ Live Q&A: Get your questions answered by our franchise team. Don’t miss this chance to learn more about becoming part of The Goddard School family! #FranchiseOpportunity #Webinar #ChildcareFranchise

It takes a village to raise a child. We’ve all heard the saying, but what do today’s parents really think? To find out, we conducted a nationwide survey of 2,000 parents of children six and under. Key findings include: ·        81% believe it’s imperative to have a support system—a village— when it comes to raising their child. ·        86% say they have a different type of support system today than their own parents did. ·        Of those with a child enrolled in school or childcare (74%), 89% say it plays a big role in their village. These parents rely on their child’s school or childcare provider an average of 12 times per month for support. “Schools and childcare providers have not just an opportunity, but a responsibility, to offer their families support, guidance and resources to help both children and parents develop into the best versions of themselves,” said Dr. Lauren Loquasto, our chief academic officer. “We are committed to fostering a community where families feel supported and connected. Parenting is a journey, and while bumps and detours are inevitable, a strong village goes a long way to helping make the journey as smooth and rewarding as possible for the entire family.” Learn more about the survey and its findings here: https://lnkd.in/d59Y5DRM

We are proud to present the 2024 Goddard School Director of the Year award to Fernando Torres, director of The Goddard School of Carlsbad, CA! The Director of the Year award celebrates a Goddard School director's outstanding educational and operational leadership. This honor is given to a director who has been with Goddard for at least two years, fully embraces and implements education initiatives with integrity and serves as a mentor to their peers. They consistently seek growth opportunities for both themselves and their team, cultivate a positive school culture, and actively collaborate within their local market and the larger Goddard School network. Fernando, our deserving winner, has served as The Goddard School of Carlsbad’s director since 2014.   Enjoy the video of our chairman & CEO, Dennis R. Maple, surprising Fernando with the great news.   Learn more about Fernando and the Director of the Year program here: https://lnkd.in/dkK-ZV5x

🌟 𝘋𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘸𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳?🌟 Tell them to join us for an upcoming webinar to explore The Goddard School® franchise opportunity! 📈 We’ll cover: 1. The benefits of franchising in early childhood education 2. Why The Goddard School has been a top choice on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 for 26 years 3. The comprehensive support we provide our franchisees 4. Requirements for opening a Goddard School Led by our VP of Franchise Sales, Kevin Brickner, each 30-minute session includes a Q&A! 📅 Register for the date that works best for you: • November 17 at 8 pm EST – [Register here: https://lnkd.in/eHU8_wEr] • November 20 at 2 pm EST – [Register here: https://lnkd.in/eAyXdc-Y] • November 21 at 12 pm EST – [Register here: https://lnkd.in/ewrXpj6c] #FranchiseOpportunity #EarlyChildhoodEducation #GoddardSchool #BusinessOwnership

We are thrilled to welcome Deborah Thomas as our new Chief Human Resources Officer! Deborah comes to Goddard with three decades of experience in HR leadership positions across a broad spectrum of industries. In her new role, she is responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources strategy, including talent management, employee engagement and leadership development. She will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing Goddard’s human capital strategy, ensuring the company continues to attract, develop and retain top talent.

The Goddard School of Middleton, WI, is now open! This is the third location for owners Mawara Sohail and Salman Ahmad, who also own The Goddard School of Verona and The Goddard School of Sun Prairie. “We’re thrilled to bring Goddard’s high-quality early childhood education program to the Middleton and western Madison communities,” said Mawara. “We look forward to helping our students develop into joyful, confident learners who are prepared for success in school and in life.” For more information about the school, visit its website: https://lnkd.in/ekfWGAi4.  

To celebrate the Halloween season, we hosted a Pumpkin Party Contest with Goddard School families nationwide. Voting took place on our Facebook and Instagram pages, and after tallying all of the votes, we are excited to share our winner from The Goddard School of Bentonville, AR! In addition to lifetime bragging rights, he earned a $100 eGift card to our Goddard Goods store. Congrats! #GoddardFamily