The Goddard School

Happy Halloween week! As our chief academic officer Dr. Lauren Loquasto shares in this Fox 32 Chicago interview, Halloween provides an ideal time to introduce small doses of scary to help young children identify fear, work through the emotion and understand their support resources when they’re feeling a little overwhelmed. As a parent, what should you do if your child is scared while trick or treating this week? Check out the interview for Dr. Loquasto’s guidance.   

It’s a big week at The Goddard School, as we’re hosting a pair of events in beautiful Vail, CO! We kicked things off with our Goddard Systems Advisory Council (GSAC) meeting. GSAC provides a forum for franchisee members to share their knowledge, advice and perspectives with Goddard Systems on matters relating to our brand, their respective geographic regions, and the franchise system overall. It was a productive and insightful meeting.   Now we’re celebrating our top-performing schools at our Circle of Excellence celebration. To be selected for Circle of Excellence, schools must meet criteria that measure excellence in performance, education, family experience and brand stewardship. This event features a great mix of business and fun, combining working sessions with excursions and a celebratory reception to recognize the achievements of these schools and their owners. #GoddardFamily

Today, we conclude 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.   Last, but certainly not least, we recognize:   ·       The Goddard School of Sugar Hill, GA: Robin and Ted Ray  ·       The Goddard School of Swedesboro, NJ: Marc Zahirnyi*  ·       The Goddard School of West Long Branch, NJ: Michele and Jeffrey Strumeier   ·       The Goddard School of Westport, CT: Kristen and Ken Bodenstein*  ·       The Goddard School of White Marsh (Honeygo), MD: Krystle Molite*  ·       The Goddard School of Winter Garden, FL: Pam and Shawn King* *President’s Club selection

The Goddard School of Viera, FL, is now open! This is the first location for co-owner Kelly Huddleson and the second for co-owner Scott Sheldon, who also owns The Goddard School of Oviedo. “We’re thrilled to foster a lifelong love for learning in our students while providing the safest and most educational experience possible,” said Kelly. “With such a need for high-quality childcare in Viera and its surrounding communities, we’re excited to offer a nurturing environment where our students can thrive socially, emotionally and academically.” To learn more about the school, visit its website: https://lnkd.in/dezd_tUP. 

We’re back with another round 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 Philadelphia (22nd and Pine), PA: Jillie Staffiera and Jon Drialo  ·       The Goddard School of Plymouth Meeting, PA: Kayte and Scott Rosan  ·       The Goddard School of Schaumburg, IL: Sue Luisi and Dena Maldonado*  ·       The Goddard School of Simpsonville, SC: Melanie and Bill Hyatt*  ·       The Goddard School of Skokie (Evanston/Wilmette), IL: Mary and Andrew Fratini  ·       The Goddard School of Sparks, NV: Jody and John Agaman and Kristen Harper    *President’s Club selection

Halloween season is here, and while this time of year is a lot of fun, decorations and costumes can be frightening for young children. In this Psychology Today article, Dr. Kyle Pruett, a member of our Educational Advisory Board, shares how a small dose of Halloween spookiness can help young children develop healthy emotional regulation skills. As Dr. Pruett writes, “since fears are a universal part of daily life, the earlier we help our children learn to manage them, the less anxiety will rule their lives down the road.” 

In this K12 Digest® article, our chief academic officer, Dr. Lauren Loquasto, illustrates the value of inquiry-based learning—the foundation of our Wonder of Learning™ education program— and why the approach should be adopted by K12 educators. Not only does inquiry-based learning accelerate academic skill learning, Dr. Loquasto shares, “it also provides an ideal opportunity for children to practice and develop executive functioning skills and social-emotional skills.”

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.