Private Schools

The one good thing I can say is that the community is very nice and welcoming. But the school has little to no positives, I will now list off the problems. They use the 7-point grade scale which no other school uses, Many of the teachers are too strict and not very nice, they give out excessive amounts of homework which causes too much stress for one person to handle, they cram in as many assignments as they can right before a break, the uniform rules are way too strict and dress code violations result in harsh and unfair punishments no matter how small the violation, the vice principal gave my child a detention for touching a cup, you can work as hard as you can on a project and still get a bad grade, the staff is always worried about the little problems instead of the big problems, the pipes aren't insulated and burst every winter and flood the school and church with sewage, any complaints are not taken seriously, and the amount of stress caused by excessive amounts homework have resulted to panic attacks, depression, serious insecurity and in all lack of confidence several times in the past.The school also does not do a good job at teaching for such a high price.

Because our is where I go to learn, and get education.

Great school, with quality education!

Fantastic school where Christ is at the center of everything. Great teaching using an integrated formation approach.

Great School!

It's my first school Teachers are really nice

The previous review was written by a former employee that was dismissed. Our school continues to provide excellent care for children and services for families. We are an award winning "Step Up To Quality" program with an outstanding teaching staff. Please come and visit Plan, Do, and Talk and make your own decision.

We sent our children to this school for nearly a decade. The music program was always lacking, but we had our children in outside music lessons so we let that slide until they hired their current music/band teacher. The curriculum for music was reduced to preschool level for all ages and our children opted to go to the dentist rather than be embarrassed participating in the semiannual performance. We notified the school that our children were to have study time rather waste their time and our money in music and band. Our older children began to be bullied and harassed in upper elementary. We pulled our children out of the school three months into the school year as the administrative staff failed to ensure our students would have a safe and peaceful learning environment. We pulled them after a fifth offense by the same student. We were alarmed to discover our daughter was way behind in Math. She had just completed the three year Montessori cycle so this was not due to pulling them mid cycle. We had been told repeatedly that our children were at or above public school standards. Our daughter received a 9% on her first math test. Thankfully she had an excellent teacher who helped her catch up. It was a year long struggle with tons of extra homework, but she is where she should be thanks to that teacher. We do not recommend this school. It was a huge waste of money and our children did not have a safe, peaceful environment to work in. I regret sending my children there.

Great Christ centered school. All 3 of my children went there and got a wonderful education.

We have two children at the school and could not be happier. We have had three different child care experiences, and this is far and away superior to any other arrangement. Both the academic and personal development of my children is amazing to see.

Great church, pastor Rands preaches gods word from his holy book. Every one of the congregation is very friendly and caring. Great programs for children and families.

Dose west side have recess

I just attended the Goddard School in Independence's Grandparents Day, as an Uncle. The staff at the front door were so friendly and guided me to my nephew's classroom. Both teachers greeted me with a friendly smile and introduced themselves (Ms. Emily and Ms. Ashley). The classroom was very clean and inviting! Thank you for having us!

When I was expecting my first child, I called and visited many child care centers and schools in Cuyahoga County. As a teacher myself I was looking for curriculum, lessons, and activities that would help develop my children. Goddard was one of my last stops and from the moment I entered the first set of doors I could tell that this place was significantly different than anywhere else. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. They had a way about them that I could tell they really loved what they were doing. I was especially impressed by the infant room. They had lessons and curriculum even for infants. There were stations and activities to keep them stimulated. Other places I constantly found the same children left in swings and bouncey chairs while the staff members were huddled talking to each other. At Goddard, the rooms were bright and filled with art work from all of the students, even infants. For the older children I found students were well-mannered, interacting with each other appropriately and engaged in lessons… but when I visited other places I found chaos, and children running around without any lesson or specific activity going on. I now have two children at Goddard and I wouldn't trust anyone else with the responsibility of taking care of my children, educating them, showing them life skills and exposing them to different things. My children are also very different, they learn differently and are interested in different things, however the teachers at Goddard have also addressed those individual needs with my children. My children did not get a one size fits all experience, rather the Teacher adapted to my individual childrens’ needs. My children have been there for a number of years now and they love going to back to visit their past teachers who are all still there. I would never send my children anywhere else. My children love "going to school" and that is what Goddard is a school, not a day care, and there is a difference. You should consider Goddard before choosing a child care provider so you can see the difference yourself.

Great school and great experience

I love the school, and the teachers are really nice.