The Goddard School - Granger

All 3 of our children have gone through this school. I always say our children are our biggest investment and this is an investment I am proud of. Our kids who have graduated still run in and give Mr. BJ a hug. Highly recommend!

We’ve had such a wonderful experience with this daycare. Our daughter has been here since she was an infant and is now 2, and we truly couldn’t be happier. The teachers are kind, attentive, and genuinely care about the kids. We’ve always felt confident that she is safe, loved, and learning every day. The communication is great, and the environment is warm and welcoming. We’re so grateful for the care they’ve given our daughter and highly recommend them to any family looking for a place they can truly trust.

Our daughter started at 9 months old at Goddard and was there until after her 2nd birthday until we moved out of town. She was in 3 classrooms as she grew and received excellent care and attention in all classes as she developed. Every teacher know our daughter's name, even those who worked in other classrooms and not directly with her. Their entire staff communicated well and we always felt we knew what was going on at school. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for childcare.

I would not recommend this location to families seeking a truly nurturing environment. While the facility presents itself as polished and professional, our experience revealed a culture that prioritizes revenue, and reputation over the emotional and developmental needs of children. When concerns are raised, parents are met with defensiveness rather than collaboration or accountability. What was most troubling was the lack of compassion shown toward children who need guidance, patience, and understanding. Instead of being supported through age-appropriate challenges, behaviors are treated as inconveniences or entirely dismissed. This was deeply concerning to witness as a parent. The amount of gaslighting I received from the owner when raising these concerns, on several occasions, was disgusting. Childcare should be rooted in empathy, partnership with families, and genuine care for each child as an individual. Unfortunately, that was not our experience here and I recently pulled my children out after having my concerns dismissed. I encourage parents to ask detailed questions, trust their instincts, and look closely at how concerns are handled — because that reveals far more than a tour ever will. Check the numerous citations from the state on the Indiana gov website. Ask about teacher credentials and how long they've been in that classroom, the turnover rate is alarming. Ask to see recent examples from the curriculum or to tour the kitchen and see what they are actually serving the kids for lunches. Ask to see examples of emails sent to families and scan them for spelling errors, poor grammar and dismissing tones. Be prepared for middle of the year tuition raises as well. I regret not pulling my two children out sooner and hope this review can help others families avoid a similar situation.

Our child has gone here for multiple years. The staff and teachers are respectful and care for your children. We have loved the curriculum and the way the help our child learn and advance. BJ has been very flexible with us also during a tough spot, showing true care when my family needed it the most.