Day care center · Scottsdale, AZ · reviewed since 2013
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%91+57.8Reliability 28%84+23.7Replies to reviews 8%93+7.7Experts Score= 89Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.89SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#23 of 80 daycare centersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 72%
4.8★★★★★91 Google reviews · 6 photos
96%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate The Goddard School of Scottsdale 4.8 out of 5 based on 91 reviews, with the owner responding to 88 percent of them. Parents frequently praise the clean facility, caring staff, and daily communication updates, noting that children thrive in the structured learning environment. Positive feedback also highlights the school’s welcoming atmosphere and competitive pricing compared to local competitors. However, a small number of low-star reviews criticize the administrative staff for poor phone responsiveness and a perceived focus on financial matters rather than child welfare.
Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 91 reviews (96% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 91 Google reviews (72 with written comments, 3 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 88% of reviews.
Most recent review: August 19, 2026.
Service: Daycare Center serving Scottsdale, Arizona.
Data from Google, last updated October 29, 2026.
Score profile vs other daycare centers
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and replies to reviews; weakest: reliability.
This companyDaycare Centers median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.The Goddard School of Scottsdale: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.A
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ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.The Goddard School of Scottsdale: 84/100 on this factor. Category median: 76.A
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Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 99.–
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ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 94.–
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MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.The Goddard School of Scottsdale: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.The Goddard School of Scottsdale: 93/100 on this factor. Category median: 44.A
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Star ratings
91 Google reviews we collected
4.8of 5
5 stars8796%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars11%
1 star33%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 72 written reviews
98%praise
Praise8098%
Complaints22%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude2733%
Quality & results1721%
Would recommend1417%
Honesty & trust1215%
Communication79%
Speed & response34%
Price & value22%
What customers talk about
We read 72 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Bettina — truly wonderful, caring people who treated our child with so much kindness and patience.”
“My grandson had an amazing experience learned a tremendous amount and felt cared for and loved every day.”
“We are beyond grateful for the impact they’ve had on our daughter’s early years and would highly recommend them to any family.”
“Their warm smiles, gentle guidance, and genuine care meant a lot to us.”
“Her communication and leadership make such a difference.”
“5 year old daughter acclimated to the school quickly and our 1.”
“…dance and play ground read and she enjoys her time at school and the cost each month is lower than other, here have Chinese teachers and my daughter…”
People customers mention
Lixia10 reviews
Bettina10 reviews
Tally10 reviews
Janeth9 reviews
Emerson4 reviews
Bona3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
MMargie10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★
We love the Goddard school in Scottsdale. My grandson had an amazing experience learned a tremendous amount and felt cared for and loved every day. When he left to go to kindergarten, he cried to leave his teachers at Goddard. Great team of people and a fabulous school!
Reasonable priceEducational services
PPrasad3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★
Our daughter Hiranya attended The Goddard School for a short time, and we had a wonderful experience. The school has a very clean, well‑maintained environment, and the staff made her feel welcome from the very first day. Special thanks to Ms. AJ, Ms. Lixia, David, Ms. Maryam, and Ms. Bettina — truly wonderful,…
PPaulLocal Guide · 23 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★
We have had a wonderful experience with Goddard over the last 3 years! Highly recommend :)
DDylanLocal Guide · 8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 months ago★★★★★
They have good care of my son for over a year now and he enjoys his friends there and the activities in and outside.
Aaditi1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★
This is an excellent school with wonderful teachers and staff !! Our daughter thoroughly enjoyed her time here and learned a lot!! Thank you Goddard !
JJamesLocal Guide · 26 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★
We could not have been more pleased with The Goddard School of Scottsdale. All the teachers are very kind and caring to our son. Scott and Bettina provided our family with a short-term care for our son in a time of need until he could start at a preschool near our home. If it wasn't for the long commute, we would…
We love the Goddard school in Scottsdale. My grandson had an amazing experience learned a tremendous amount and felt cared for and loved every day. When he left to go to kindergarten, he cried to leave his teachers at Goddard. Great team of people and a fabulous school!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Educational services
Response from the owner · Edited 2 months ago
Margie, thank you so much for such a thoughtful review! ❤️ It means the world to us to hear how much your grandson loved his time at The Goddard School of Scottsdale. Watching our children learn, grow, build relationships, and truly love coming to school is exactly what we hope for.
While we were so excited to see him take that big next step into kindergarten, saying goodbye is never easy for us either! We become so attached to the children and families who are part of our school community.
Thank you for trusting our teachers and team to be part of his early years. We are so grateful your family was part of our Goddard family, and we hope he comes back to visit us! 💙
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Prasad Vishnumolakala3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Prasad has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Our daughter Hiranya attended The Goddard School for a short time, and we had a wonderful experience. The school has a very clean, well‑maintained environment, and the staff made her feel welcome from the very first day. Special thanks to Ms. AJ, Ms. Lixia, David, Ms. Maryam, and Ms. Bettina — truly wonderful, caring people who treated our child with so much kindness and patience. Their warm smiles, gentle guidance, and genuine care meant a lot to us. We deeply appreciate everything they did for Hiranya.
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to share these kind words. It was truly a joy to have Hiranya as part of our Goddard family, even for a short time. Knowing that she felt welcomed, cared for, and supported from her very first day means so much to all of us.
We are incredibly proud of Ms. AJ, Ms. Lixia, David, Ms. Maryam, and Ms. Bettina, and we will be sure to share your thoughtful words with them. Our teachers and team put so much heart into creating a warm, nurturing environment for every child, and it is wonderful to hear the impact their kindness and care had on Hiranya and your family.
Thank you for trusting us with your sweet girl. We feel fortunate to have been a small part of her journey and wish Hiranya and your entire family so much happiness in the adventures ahead. You will always be part of our Goddard family! 💙
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Alyssa Azevedo10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Alyssa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We have had such an incredible experience at The Goddard School in Scottsdale. Our daughter has been attending for the past 2.5 years, starting when she was just five months old, and we truly could not imagine sending her anywhere else.
The teachers and staff are absolutely amazing, the level of care, attention, and genuine love they show the children is unmatched. It gives us so much peace of mind knowing she is in such a nurturing and supportive environment every single day.
Miss Bettina, the director, is phenomenal. She is always on top of everything happening at the school and does a wonderful job keeping parents informed about updates, changes, and upcoming events. Her communication and leadership make such a difference.
Our daughter is always so happy and content when she’s there, which speaks volumes. One of our favorite parts of the day is seeing her infant room teacher, Miss Mariah, every morning—we always stop to say hello before heading to her classroom. It’s such a small moment, but it really shows the bond she’s built and how much she truly loves the people who care for her.
The school also does a fantastic job keeping us informed with regular updates on her day, meals, naps, activities, and the crafts and lessons they’re working on. We always feel connected and in the loop. Sarah Ann, her teacher is so special.
The combination of strong communication, thoughtful curriculum, and truly dedicated teachers makes this school so special. We are beyond grateful for the impact they’ve had on our daughter’s early years and would highly recommend them to any family.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · 7 months ago
Alyssa, we appreciate your glowing review of The Goddard School of Scottsdale. It's wonderful to hear how our dedicated staff and strong communication have positively impacted your daughter's early years. Thank you for your trust and for being a valued member of our community.
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Paul KirchnerLocal Guide · 23 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Paul has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We have had a wonderful experience with Goddard over the last 3 years! Highly recommend :)
Response from the owner · 7 months ago
Paul, thank you for sharing your positive experience with The Goddard School of Scottsdale over the past three years. We're committed to fostering social-emotional development and inquiry-based learning. We appreciate your recommendation!
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Dylan KruegerLocal Guide · 8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Dylan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
They have good care of my son for over a year now and he enjoys his friends there and the activities in and outside.
Response from the owner · 8 months ago
Hi Dylan, thank you for your review. We're happy to know your son enjoys the activities and friendships here. Our emphasis on social-emotional development and inquiry-based learning is a core part of our mission. We truly appreciate your support and are grateful to have you as a member of our Goddard community.
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aditi kumar1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews aditi has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
This is an excellent school with wonderful teachers and staff !! Our daughter thoroughly enjoyed her time here and learned a lot!! Thank you Goddard !
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you, Aditi, for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your daughter had such a positive experience at The Goddard School of Scottsdale. Our dedicated teachers and staff are committed to creating a nurturing environment for every child. We truly appreciate your support and are so glad to have you as part of our Goddard family.
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Daniela Geneva-Midori6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Daniela has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We couldn’t be happier with the experience our family had at this preschool. Both of our sons attended, and it’s been a truly wonderful journey from start to finish. The environment is warm, supportive, and full of energy — a place where children are encouraged to grow, explore, and build confidence every single day.
The teachers are absolutely amazing. They bring so much heart, patience, and dedication to their work. Each of our boys was treated as an individual, with care and attention tailored to their unique personalities and learning styles. It was clear that the staff were not only passionate about early childhood education, but also deeply committed to creating a positive, enriching space for all the kids.
We’ve seen so much growth in both of our sons — not just academically, but socially and emotionally as well. The preschool has a truly striving environment that sets a strong foundation for lifelong learning. We’re so grateful for the experience and highly recommend this preschool to any family looking for a caring, high-quality early education setting.
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you, Daniela, for sharing your wonderful experience with The Goddard School of Scottsdale. We're thrilled to hear how much your sons thrived in our nurturing and dynamic environment. Our dedicated teachers are passionate about fostering each child's unique growth, and it's rewarding to know their efforts made a positive impact on your family. We truly appreciate your support and are so glad to have you as part of our Goddard family.
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James WalshLocal Guide · 26 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews James has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We could not have been more pleased with The Goddard School of Scottsdale. All the teachers are very kind and caring to our son. Scott and Bettina provided our family with a short-term care for our son in a time of need until he could start at a preschool near our home. If it wasn't for the long commute, we would still be with Goddard today. I highly recommend this facility and staff!
Response from the owner · a year ago
James, thank you for your high praise of The Goddard School - Scottsdale. We're proud to hear that Scott, Bettina, and the rest of our team were able to provide your son with the nurturing environment he needed during that time. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We truly appreciate your support and are so glad to have had you as part of our Goddard family.
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Stephanie Keogan2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Stephanie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We’ve had a great experience at The Goddard School. All the staff are so warm and welcoming, and we want to give special recognition to Ms. Stephanie. She always goes above and beyond with the kids whether that’s making fun art projects each week or sending sweet photo updates throughout the day, she ensures the classroom is a warm, and loving space.
Her genuine care and connection with the kids is truly special. My son absolutely beams when he sees her and drop off is a breeze. Ms. Stephanie is a gift to the school. We’re so grateful for the care and attention she and the Goddard family have given our son.
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you, Stephanie, for your wonderful review of The Goddard School of Scottsdale. We're so pleased to hear about your positive experience and the special recognition for Ms. Stephanie. Her dedication to creating a warm, loving space and fostering genuine connections with the children is indeed a gift to our school. We're grateful to have your son as part of our Goddard family.
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Becca Cramer10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Becca has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Great preschool and summer camps! All the staff are wonderful and my daughters always happy to go! 😊
Response from the owner · a year ago
Becca, thank you for sharing your positive experience at The Goddard School of Scottsdale. We take pride in our enriching programs and dedicated staff. It's heartening to know your daughters enjoy their time with us. We truly appreciate your support and are so glad to have you as part of our Goddard family.
