Community Impact with Childcare Franchises

Each Goddard School supports individual children and families, while also positively impacting early childhood development across the entire community.

Goddard for the Greater Good

Opening a Goddard School is more than an education-related business—it’s an opportunity to benefit well-being of hundreds of families through early childhood development. When you commit your talent, effort and passion to early child development, you become part of a system that makes a lasting difference in the lives of thousands of children.

Quality Early Education Impacts Communities

Caring for and educating our youngest children is one of the most pressing issues our country faces today.  The value of early childhood development is supported by research from pediatricians, neuroscientists, and economists alike.  The quality of a children’s early learning experience can be a key predictor of their success in school and life. You can be assured that The Goddard School provides high-quality programs, and is recognized by both accreditation organizations and state quality ratings systems for positively impacting child development.

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CHILDREN

Families who send their children to The Goddard School see the positive impact high-quality early childhood education can have on their children now and in the long term as they gain vital skills for school and life.

Families

Parents whose children attend The Goddard School feel confident their children are safe, happy, and learning thanks to continuous school-to-home connections throughout the day.

Businesses

When parents have access to reliable, high-quality childcare, their employers experience fewer missed days and significantly lower turnover rates, particularly for women across all education levels.

Providers

Each Goddard School provides employment in a positive work culture, along with a much needed and appreciated service to families as the American economy continues its post-pandemic rebound.

The Anthony A. Martino Memorial Scholarship

Since 2008, Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI) has awarded the $10,000 Anthony A. Martino Memorial Scholarship to a senior in high school who graduated from either a pre-kindergarten or kindergarten program at a Goddard School. Winners demonstrate the work ethic and perseverance that exemplifies Martino’s commitment to his career, family and community.

2024 Winner — Christopher McDevitt

Christopher graduated from David W. Butler High School, and back in 2011, he graduated from The Goddard School^® of Matthews. Christopher is attending North Carolina State University to pursue a double major in Civil Engineering and Geology/Spanish. He wants to become a mining engineer.

Christopher was involved in honors and service societies including the National Honor Society, the National Technical Honor Society and the Key Club, where he received the most community service hours for two years in a row! This work led him to be elected Vice President of the Key Club and National Honor Society. He said that some of his favorite work was the four summers he spent as an assistant coach teaching 4–6-year-olds how to swim.

Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to our 2024 Teacher of the Year winner! Our finalist was chosen from 16 regional winners more than 6,000 submissions.

2024 Winner - Ms. Albina, Preschool/Pre-K

The Goddard School of Westport, CT

Miss Albina is an engaging and nurturing teacher. Her commitment to creating a stimulating and supportive learning environment has had a profound impact on the children in her care. She embraces family, community connections and diversity throughout the year because it serves as a catalyst for her students to develop a sense of self and learn more about the broader world around them.

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