The Goddard School

It’s time for another edition of our 2024 Circle of Excellence and President’s Club spotlight. As we’ve previously shared, these honors recognize the top-performing Goddard Schools nationwide. To be selected for Circle of Excellence, schools must meet criteria that measure excellence in performance, education, family experience and brand stewardship. To earn the President’s Club designation, schools must be selected for Circle of Excellence for continuous years.    Today, we recognize:   ·       The Goddard School of Long Hill Township, NJ: Sumara and Imran Ahmad*  ·       The Goddard School of Loveland, OH: Susan and Craig Sumerel  ·       The Goddard School of Lynnhaven, VA: Anne and Mike Pope*  ·       The Goddard School of Marriottsville, MD: Sheeba Mathew*  ·       The Goddard School of Moon Township, PA: Carol and Jay Maier  ·       The Goddard School of Peters Township (Venetia), PA: Lori, Bob and Jake Santo    *President’s Club selection

🌴Join us in Miami on October 29 for a Goddard School Franchising Event! Learn about the recession-resilient childcare industry from our Chairman & CEO, Dennis Maple. Discover the support systems and unique benefits of joining our franchise. Hear from franchisees based in Florida. Don't miss this opportunity to begin the journey of owning a business that makes a difference in your community and creates a legacy for your family!

Yesterday, author Steve Metzger visited The Goddard School of Manhattan (Murray Hill) to read “Curious Blueberry the Carousel Horse” to the students. The children loved hearing about Curious Blueberry and her carousel animal friends who learn to find joy through curiosity and questions. Cues for the reader to ask open-ended questions throughout the story enable an engaging and individualized experience for each child. In addition, the book features guidance for families to practice inquiry-based learning—the foundation of our Wonder of Learning™ education program—at home. You can order a copy of “Curious Blueberry the Carousel Horse” here: https://lnkd.in/e-mdUzg2.

We are honored to be recognized as one of the nation’s top franchises by Franchise Times for the 23rd consecutive year. We are ranked #63 in the 2024 Franchise Times Top 400—an annual ranking of the largest U.S.-based franchise systems by global systemwide sales—and are once again the highest-ranking childcare and early childhood education provider. Learn more about the recognition here: https://lnkd.in/eVC_373q.

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Goddard Goods, a one-stop shop for all your Goddard merch needs! From apparel to drinkware, pacifiers, backpacks and umbrellas, you won’t need to look anywhere else. All items have been carefully selected by families for families and will continuously evolve as we add more goods to the catalog, so check back often to see what’s new. Explore the store here: https://goddardgoods.com/. A surprise gift will be included in the first 1,000 orders!

It’s the third week of our 2024 Circle of Excellence and President’s Club spotlight. As we’ve shared, these honors recognize the top-performing Goddard Schools nationwide. To be selected for Circle of Excellence, schools must meet criteria that measure excellence in performance, education, family experience and brand stewardship. To earn the President’s Club designation, schools must be selected for Circle of Excellence for continuous years.   Today, we recognize: ·       The Goddard School of Forest Hill, MD: Amber and Dave O’Brien ·       The Goddard School of Fort Mill (Gold Hill), SC: Caroline and Cole Smith ·       The Goddard School of Henderson, NV: Jyoti and Gagan Verma* ·       The Goddard School of Highland Heights, OH: Elizabeth Slifstein ·       The Goddard School of Horsham, PA: Megan and Mike Thompson* ·       The Goddard School of Huntingdon Valley, PA: Colleen Zahirnyi* *President’s Club selection

The Goddard School of Lynnwood, WA, is now open! This is the second location for co-owners Kalis Sathappan and Maanu Muthu, who also own The Goddard School of Redmond, WA. “Our mission is to foster a love for learning in our students that will make a lasting social, emotional and academic impact on their lives,” said Maanu. “Given the rising need for high-quality childcare in Lynnwood and its surrounding communities, we’re thrilled to make The Goddard School experience available to local families.” To learn more about the school, visit its website: https://lnkd.in/ejhbfAew. 

We are continuing our spotlight on our 2024 Circle of Excellence and President’s Club members. As we shared last week, these honors recognize the top-performing Goddard Schools nationwide. To be selected for Circle of Excellence, schools must meet criteria that measure excellence in performance, education, family experience and brand stewardship. To earn the President’s Club designation, schools must be selected for Circle of Excellence for continuous years. Today, we recognize: ·       The Goddard School of Chesterfield, VA: Debbie and Jim Womack* ·       The Goddard School of Collegeville, PA: Adrienne and Tim Clark* ·       The Goddard School of Cranberry Township, PA: Dina and Matt Speranza* ·       The Goddard School of Dedham, MA: Kristin McNulty ·       The Goddard School of Denver (Highlands), CO: Allison and David McMurtry ·       The Goddard School of Fayetteville (West), AR: Ellen and Matt Hillis* *President’s Club selection

Last month, our chairman and CEO, Dennis R. Maple, and chief academic officer, Dr. Lauren Loquasto, participated in a virtual media tour featuring interviews with television and radio stations nationwide. Dennis and Lauren introduced our exclusive inquiry-based education program, Wonder of Learning™; explained inquiry-based learning and its value; and discussed the publication of our children’s book, “Curious Blueberry the Carousel Horse.” Check out this sizzle reel for highlights and even some behind-the-scenes fun! You can purchase a copy of “Curious Blueberry” here: https://lnkd.in/ewe78R2n

The Goddard School of Macomb (Wellington Center), MI, is now open! This is the second location for owner MaryBeth Ginzinger, who also owns The Goddard School of Macomb. “Given the increasing demand for high-quality early childhood education in the Macomb community, we are so excited to open our second school,” said MaryBeth. “Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing environment where our students can thrive socially, emotionally and academically, setting them up for success in school and in life.” To learn more about the school, visit its website: https://lnkd.in/e44Cn94v.