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The Goddard School® offers the foundation to encourage your child’s lifelong love of learning. In our warm, loving atmosphere caring teachers support the healthy development of your child from six weeks to six years old. Our year round program offers your family the choice of either a half- or full-day schedule.

Whether gently holding your infant, encouraging your toddler to share, or providing your preschooler with a wide range of enriching activities, our teachers understand your child’s needs. Goddard Developmental Guidelines form the basis of unique lesson plans that are brought to life in a fun and imaginative way. Learning centers for dramatic play, creative art, science, quiet reading, and blocks and puzzles provide your
child the opportunity to explore independently and confidently.

Every Goddard School:
- Is a fully licensed childcare facility
- Has highly qualified staff trained in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
- Provides children with carefully planned educational programs that meet the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of each child.
- Maintains a small group atmosphere to provide individual attention.
- Offers open and honest communication with parents in an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect.

The Goddard School® will:
- Offer a wide-range of enriching activities to meet the needs of each child.
- Focus on building a strong and balanced foundation of emotional, social, cognitive, and physical skills for each child.
- Offer multi-cultural and developmentally appropriate materials and equipment.
- Provide a safe and secure environment.
- Receive regular Quality Assurance audits and parent surveys.
- Receive continuing education for the on-going development of teachers and directors.
- Offer open communication with parents in an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect.

Goddard franchisees share a varied background, but very few are educators. All franchisees complete a comprehensive training program that includes: operational practices, customer service, licensing, marketing, staff hiring and training, and Goddard Quality Assurance. Goddard owners also spend time with a Goddard mentor during this period.

All Goddard owners are also invited to attend a four-day annual conference each spring and an owner’s symposium each fall. These meetings enhance the initial training with updates, current research, and an opportunity to share information with fellow school owners.

Goddard Systems, Inc. provides assistance to Goddard School franchisees in the following areas:
- Site Selection and Demographics
- Lease Negotiation
- Construction Management
- Equipment and Furniture Installation
- Permit and Licensing Guidance
- Quality Assurance Maintenance
- Recruitment, Hiring, and Training Guidance
- Guidance on Marketing and Advertising
- Sales and Lead Management Training
- Budget and Expense Control
- Community Relations

Business Experience: General business experience

Goddard Systems Inc.
Marie Olivo -
1016 W. Ninth Ave. - PA 19406 - King of Prussia - United States