The Goddard School of Newtown Square

Amazing owner. Terrific teachers and staff. My son is so happy there. And they are always learning something new.

Our daughter absolutely loves going to school! Her teachers and administrators have become an extension of our family as they have created such a fun nurturing learning environment. The curriculum is helping her develop her emotional and social skills which will set the foundation for her learning as she gets older!

THRIVING. That’s how I would describe my 3-year old son, who’s been at this Goddard for the last two years. It’s also how I would describe my 7-month old daughter, who’s been here since she was about 3-months old. Kavita and her front office staff are well-trained, caring, flexible and “get it. ” The teachers are phenomenal too. Ms. Dana completely potty trained our son - and I’ve heard that from every other parent in that class. She has a system! The infant room teachers, Ms. Nadiyah and Ms. Natashia, made me feel at ease when I went back to work. I knew my daughter was in good - great - hands. Sometimes I just “hang out” in the infant room and spend time with them and my daughter - and I can tell how much she enjoys being there. She literally smiles and coos when we arrive at school and I tell her we’re going to see her “friends. ”

We absolutely adore the Goddard School located in Newtown Square, PA. When the pandemic hit, our daughter didn't attend any daycare until she turned three years old. Consequently, her social interactions were limited, resulting in shyness and frequent bouts of tears when she first started at Goddard School. However, the teachers at this school displayed unparalleled care and patience. They showered our daughter with attention, helping her blossom in this brand-new environment.

Notably, our daughter has formed numerous friendships at the school, some even spanning across different classes. Over the past two years, we have witnessed an incredible transformation in her language skills. From being a non-English speaker, she now confidently engages with stories independently, thanks to the school's exceptional learning experiences.

During the recent graduation ceremony, our hearts swelled with pride as our daughter stood on the podium, representing her entire class while reciting the graduation poem. This moment encapsulated the incredible growth she achieved at Goddard School. We cannot emphasize enough how grateful we are for the school's modern facilities, vibrant learning environment, and, above all, its exceptional teachers and management staff.

One aspect we truly appreciate about the Goddard School is its commitment to keeping parents well-informed about all school-related matters. Their consistent communication has fostered a strong sense of partnership between parents and the school community.

In summary, we couldn't have asked for a better place to provide our child's early education experiences than the Goddard School. It has surpassed our expectations in every way, offering a nurturing and stimulating environment for our daughter to thrive.

This school is discriminatory and exposed our son to multiple safety hazards in the two months he attended. He was 26 months old when the school owner, Kavita Ghai, expelled him.

During our eight weeks with Goddard, we were never once able to trust that our son was being cared for appropriately. Most days we’d receive calls or messages with trivial complaints about his behavior, sometimes accompanied by requests that we pick him up. (A frequent complaint was that he would “climb” the changing table, which had fully accessible stairs.)

Kavita, along with director Jane Mahle, expected us to make any and all issues disappear. We did our best to take the lead in finding solutions, but Kavita quickly told us our son was no longer welcome. His ultimate infractions? Biting and probably swallowing the little rubber tip from a stylus, and breaking the blinds in his classroom. Kavita couldn’t explain to us why either of these things were left within a toddler’s reach. Prospective families should be aware that there are serious safety violations happening at this school.

We wrote to Goddard’s central office. They brushed us off and refused to address the problems described in our letter—and would not reply at all when we followed up multiple times seeking actual assistance. Please don’t believe Kavita’s sales pitch about higher-level oversight. Goddard Systems, Inc.is a profit-driven corporation like any other. There isn’t a corporation in the world that cares about your child’s safety or well-being.

Also, the fact that this school is unaccredited means that they will likely never face any repercussions for discriminating against students who are neurodivergent, or who otherwise work and learn differently.

Edited to note that prospective families with questions about our experience are welcome to Google my name and contact me via my website.