Cedar Park, TX

TV and Literacy

February 6th, 2010 by Butch Aggen, School Owner

The topic of TV time comes up with parents and many are not aware of its negative effect upon children, including literacy. The following article provides some interesting insights:

Are you surprised that the American Academy of Pediatrics says no television before age two? This standard alerts parents of infants, toddlers and preschoolers that their children are strongly affected by the talking tube and that they need to consider the way their children are exposed to its powerful influences.

If you chose to allow your children to view television, consider limiting the amount of “watching time” in their first three years to 30-90 minutes per day. This is more than enough for their young brains and eyes. Children prefer, and benefit from, interacting with people far more.
The programming you chose should be specifically directed at the age of your child. Most good parenting magazines regularly publish guidelines that tend to be more objective and reliable than an advertiser’s suggestions.
Commercial-free is far better for eyes, ears, and minds. Fewer interruptions and a generally higher level of intellectual and emotional content are the benefits.
A child’s room does not need a television. Television may inhibit a child’s desire to read and play imaginatively for years.
When your children watch television, watch with them. They may need your help to decipher the barrage of messages, and only you know when they have had enough. Occasional babysitting by means of television so you can get something done is understandable, but may be a waste of your child’s time and mind.

These guidelines should be discussed regularly by all adults in your household. The evening news may matter to the grown-ups, but it is frequently incomprehensible and somewhat frightening to your little ones. Media-literate parents are great blessings to their children.

Suggested resource: Coalition for Quality Children’s Media www.cqcm.org

Kyle D. Pruett, M.D. is an advisor for The Goddard School®. Dr. Pruett is an authority on child development who has been practicing child and family psychiatry for over twenty-five years. He is a clinical professor of child psychiatry at Yale University’s Child Study Center. Subscribe to The Goddard School monthly newsletter by CLICKING HERE

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Reading and Literacy articles

February 3rd, 2010 by Butch Aggen, School Owner

Along with my recent blogs on reading and literacy, here is a category link on earlier articles on this topic. Enjoy!

http://blogs.goddardsystems.com/Cedar-Park-TX/category/general/reading-literacy/

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Tags: child care, goddard school, reading readiness
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Read to Me!

January 31st, 2010 by Butch Aggen, School Owner

Some reading tips from The Goddard School. It is generally agreed among educators that one of the best things adults can do for their children is to read to them.

Parent Tips:

During early infancy, reading helps babies build neural pathways that will eventually provide language development and acquisition.
Reading aloud to children encourages association with happiness, love and enjoyment. All of this can lead to children’s greater interest in reading and can result in larger vocabularies and better literary skills.
Choose a childcare environment that encourages storytime as an important aspect of the school’s routine.
Reading aloud to children also helps them with pronunciation and phonetics. Some children are able to recognize letters and numbers before they can speak, but if they are left to this without guidance their weaknesses can lie in pronunciation and sounding out words.
When children speak incorrectly they should be gently corrected so that they are encouraged to use proper grammar and pronunciation. Reading books can help children learn the proper format of sentences which they often mistake in late toddlerhood.
Children who are read to regularly, are more likely to continue reading throughout their lives.
Children who read are more likely to have better writing skills and be placed in higher level classes.

Tags: Cedar Park preschool, Phonetics, reading, Vocabulary
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Literacy and How to Build a Prison

January 28th, 2010 by Butch Aggen, School Owner

Ever wonder how to build a prison? I don’t know the details behind the brick and mortar process but it’s pretty easy to predict where one will be needed. Like many states do, look at the literacy rate per capita geographically. The population reading at or below a third grade level is a very reliable predictor of where crime will flourish. This is tied to the dismal illiteracy rate in the prison population – a whopping 70%!
Illiteracy also creates a “prison of the mind.” Lets imagine that you find yourself enrolled in an advanced graduate course on quantum mechanics. Problem is, you’ve never had a single course in this subject matter prior! You’d find yourself on the first day dealing with terms and ideas such as “black body radiation” that have no meaning to you. Unfortunately this is what some of our young elementary students experience their first day in class. They have had no exposure to the most basic concepts of reading. Without aggressive intervention, they will never catch up.

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How does this happen? One reason is the lack of books in the child’s home during preschool years. The average middle income family will have 13 child appropriate books per child. A lower income family has none – there will be 1 book per 300 children in these communities!

Besides the cost of crime, illiteracy has other social implications. How about this sad statistic? Illiteracy will cost the country $225 billion per year when you consider job training, health and other problems it creates. This equates to a third the cost of the current financial bailout!

For the next several weeks, I’ll be exploring in more depth the impact illiteracy has to our community. I’ll also have some suggestions and ideas on what we can do to address it. As Joseph Addison once said, “Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.” I hope that together we’ll get more of our children “fit” for reading!

Butch Aggen is owner of The Goddard School of Cedar Park and volunteers for Leander Educational Excellence Foundation’s efforts to promote early childhood literacy. Questions or comments are welcome.

Tags: Cedar Park preschool, goddard school, infant, literacy
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Goddard School is Writing a Book!

January 26th, 2010 by Butch Aggen, School Owner

National Geographic Society has selected Goddard Systems, Inc. for development of an intriguing new book for families. The Goddard School — its teachers, children and parents — will play an integral role in developing the look, feel and content of a new book from NGS and award-winning author Susan Magsamen. Filled with magical science and nature adventures, the book will offer unique and memorable multi-sensory experiences for children to enjoy in the classroom and at home.

To participate in this national event, please visit our Goddard Facebook Page. As part of our participation in this activity, I’ll be blogging the next several articles on child reading and literacy. Let me know your questions on this topic and your comments are always appreciated!

Tags: goddard school, literacy, Literature, National Geographic Society, reading readiness
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Siblings

January 24th, 2010 by Butch Aggen, School Owner

So your expecting your second child? Congratulations! At The Goddard School of Cedar Park, parents often wrestle with how to make it a smooth transition for the oldest child. Here are some great suggestions by Kyle D. Pruett, M.D in a guest article:

Nothing unsettles the lives of children quite like the birth of a sibling: special event for parents = profound disruption of familial bliss for children. Some children take it in stride, but the majority may not. Having a sibling forces children to share the wealth in an important and healthy adaptation to living in the real world. Here are a few ideas about how to ease the pain, and promote the joy:

‘Me, myself and I’ – The mantra of toddler-hood reminds us that 18 to 24 months finds most kids falling short of being able to participate in the care of a younger sibling. They have just begun to take care of their own business, so looking after someone else’s (with whom you have to share mom and dad) is annoying to say the least.
By 48 months: Children are able to feel some ownership of a new baby – rocking, diapering, comforting, and playing with a baby are possible, if not always high on their list of fun things to do. They own enough familial territory by now that they can afford to share.
A younger sibling often adores an older sibling. Teach your older one (don’t ignore the boys) to be tender and gentle when holding or feeding the baby. This is great training for future intimacy and competent parenting.
Preserve time alone with your older children several times a week. They may no longer be the ‘only,’ but they are the still the ‘first,’ and certain privileges pertain, along with new responsibilities!

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Don’t underestimate how your own experience as a sibling -in a particular birth order – affects your perception of your children’s experience. You may be off by a mile in your evaluation of your child’s jealousy of a new baby if you are the baby in your own family, or the first-born.

Keep the dialogue open with your children about the shape of their sibling relationships and you will learn a lot.

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Mom and Dad are Different

January 17th, 2010 by Butch Aggen, School Owner

At The Goddard School, the subject of parenting differences comes up on numerous occasions. Read the following for some great insight on this topic!

by Kyle D. Pruett, M.D.
Mothers and fathers care for their children in very unique ways. Children can recognize the differences between mother and father care, which actually enhances their development. This article focuses on the critical role fathers play in a child’s development.

Newborns can differentiate between mom’s voice and touch and dad’s voice and touch. Although mom may have gotten a head start on the bonding process with the baby, dads have their chance, too. By six weeks old an infant can distinguish a father’s voice from a mother’s, and while a quiet baby may pay more attention to mom’s voice, an upset baby will calm more readily to his father’s handling. Mothers usually are very consistent in the way that they handle their children, often picking them up in the same manner, saying the same thing before they handle them, for example, at bath or bedtime. Dads rarely approach the baby with such consistency. Each time they pick up the baby, they usually do so in a different manner than before, but this helps the baby recognize that it is dad who is holding him.

Time with dad is typically less structured and more play-oriented than with mom. Most of mother’s time with her children is dedicated to care-giving tasks or educational play, while dad’s time is less structured and full of impromptu play. Where mom uses toys, dad tends to use his body. Dads are typically more physical with the kids and they love it. Physical play helps to stimulate both physical and brain development. Dads also have a tendency to make any situation educational, even if they don’t realize it themselves, so that a father’s tasks around the house might be an adventure for the child.

Fathers challenge their children to learn. Obviously, both mom and dad want to help their child learn in any way they can, but they do this differently also. For example, when teaching a frustrated child, a mother tends to assist her in finding the answer; whereas, a father is more likely to guide the child through the frustration and challenge her longer to find the answer on her own. Fathers also encourage more exploration and boundary pushing than moms do. A father’s way of teaching his child persistence in the face of adversity results in positive academic and social performance in the long run. Certainly, one style is not better than the other, and children absolutely benefit from both.

THE ROLE OF FATHERS
Recent research about the role of fathers and their approach to parenting include the following:

Fathers tend stylistically to encourage problem-solving skills by letting their kids struggle with frustration a little longer before stepping in to help. (Of course, there is a huge personal variation here, as there is in mothers.)
Fathers permit a little more emotional autonomy during learning sequences with their young children, supporting and encouraging but without the same emphasis on intimacy that is more typical among mothers.
Fathers tend to mix play with learning a little more successfully, from the child’s point of view, allowing longer work periods.
Fathers’ more functional (‘do it because it needs to be done,’ rather than ‘do it because it will go better between us if you do’) approach to academic work builds in the child a larger range of problem-solving skills over time that probably contributes to more lasting self-esteem.

Kyle D. Pruett, M.D., is an advisor for The Goddard School®. Dr. Pruett is an authority on child development who has been practicing child and family psychiatry for over twenty-five years. He is a clinical professor of child psychiatry at Yale University’s Child Study Center.

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Children’s Educational software

January 15th, 2010 by Butch Aggen, School Owner

At The Goddard School, parents are interested in educational software applications appropriate for children. Here are some suggestions for ages 3 years to 6 years old and areas of cognitive development focus. If you’ve some other suggestions that you like, let us know!

: Image by petaj via Flickr

CURIOUS GEORGE
Ages 3 through 5
* Creativity
* Shape Recognition
* Color Recognition

LEARNING IN TOYLAND
Ages 3 through 5
* Number Recognition
* Animals Sounds
* Telling Time
* Shape Matching
* Following Directions
* Shape Recognition
* Visual Discrimination

CASPER
Ages 3 through 5
* Memory
* Listening Skills
* Mouse Control
* Mix and Match

I SPY JUNIOR
Ages 3 through 5
* Word Recognition
* Problem Solving
* Letter Recognition
* Matching Words to Objects

ELMO’S PRESCHOOL
Ages 3 through 5
* Turn Taking
* Sound Discrimination
* Problem Solving
* Sound Patterns
* Letter Recognition
* Animal Names
* Color and Shape Recognition
* Counting

LEGO PRESCHOOL
Ages 3 through 5
* Number/Letter Recognition
* Spatial Relations
* Color Recognition
* Creativity

READER RABBIT PRESCHOOL
Ages 3 through 5
* Critical Thinking
* Shape Discrimination
* Recognizing Patterns
* Auditory Perception
* Counting
* Number and Letter Recognition

BLUE’S CLUES BIRTHDAY ADVENTURE
Ages 3 through 6
* Shape Recognition
* Problem Solving
* Matching
* Logical Thinking
* Visual Discrimination
* Spatial Perception
* Deductive Reasoning
* Color Recognition

MR. POTATOE HEAD
Ages 3 through 6
* Problem Solving
* Following Directions
* Counting
* Shape Recognition
* Matching

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Toddler Biting Behavior

January 13th, 2010 by Butch Aggen, School Owner

Continuing from my last post on toddler biting behavior, if it happens again, or if your child bites someone for reasons other than first time curiosity, behavior modification may be needed.

Sometime as parents, we tend to panic and draw a blank, when our child does something unexpected. Especially, if it is something that hurts another person. Keep these things in mind if your toddler displays biting behavior:

A few side tips:
-Don’t ever laugh if your child playfully bites. This will reinforce their behavior.
-Don’t bite them back. This will also reinforce their behavior or cause confusion for them.
-When you play with your toddler, eliminate the use of playful and fake biting. This is another thing that reinforces their biting behavior and causes confusion.
-Pack plenty of snacks when your toddler is out and about. Sometimes they might be trying to satisfy an urge of hunger.

If your toddlers biting behavior is occurring while you are not present, you may want to talk to your childcare provider about taking some ideas and implementing some of these tips.

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Toddlers and Biting Behavior

January 10th, 2010 by Butch Aggen, School Owner

Your little one is growing so fast, right before your eyes….Ah yes…those years of realization and exploration. They are adventurous. They are risk takers. They are fearless. They are our toddlers! We love them to pieces! So cute and precious. Look at those big innocent eyes. Those precious, little rounded cheeks. They can do no wrong. You could never get upset at such cuteness and….”OUCH! My child bit me!”

Who knew those little teeth could inflict so much pain?! You begin to wonder where things went wrong. You question yourself as a parent and wonder if your child hates you. How could your little one have committed such an act? Do not fret fellow parents! Toddlers and their biting behavior is nothing new.

: Image by maria clara de melo via Flickr

First, forgive the little one. No matter how vicious the biting behavior of a toddler may seem, there is not a malicious bone in their body. Biting behavior needs to be dealt with just like all other aggressive behaviors that toddlers often display. It is a matter of discipline. It’s not an issue of weather or not the child is bad. It is not due to bad parenting. Children bite due to a number of reasons. They might bite to gain attention, release emotions of frustration or fear, to soothe gums during teething, to experiment, or to taste something…or someone!

Children use their mouths as a major way to explore the world. They put their mouths on anything they can touch. Sometimes a child wants to know what will happen if they bite someone. They might wonder to themselves, “Will this hurt daddy?” If the child is exploring, it will usually only take one incident for them to learn from a persons reaction that, “Yes! It does hurt!” If this is the case, then you may only need to confirm to the child that they hurt the person, that it was wrong, and should not be done again. Let them know that there will be consequences if it happens again. Supervise your child for a time after the incident, to make sure that they do not repeat their actions.

I’ll continue with more info on biting behavior in my next post. Visit our website @ http://www.goddardschool.com//Schools/Cedar-Park-TX/Schools.gspx & follow us on Twitter @ http://twitter.com/GoddardSchoolCP

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In The News: The Goddard School® located in Cedar Park raises over $2000 for Children's Literacy

December 22nd, 2009 by admin

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Contact:
Maria Aggen
The Goddard School® located in Cedar Park
512.258.5292
cedarparktx@goddardschools.com

The Goddard School® located in Cedar Park raises over $2000 for Children’s Literacy

Cedar Park, TX (Grassroots Newswire) 12/22/09 — The Goddard School located at 1905 El Salido Parkway in Cedar Park was the host to the Children’s Literacy Festival on November 21st, 2009 and presented a check to LEEF (Leander Educational Excellence Foundation) Chairman Brian Haulotte for its children’s literacy program this past week.

The Goddard School located in Cedar Park opened in and is owned and operated by Maria Aggen. The school accommodates 174, ages six weeks to 10 years old.

The festival included local businesses providing child/family services and involved local elementary schools in gathering donations of gently used books. “The book donations exceeded our expectations – over 3000 books for children were donated. Several LISD elementary schools really got behind this and collected hundreds of books for the literacy drive,” says Aggen. “We’re excited not only with the books but also about the much needed cash donations raised by the festival,” shares Haulotte, “It’s impressive that our local community, especially in these economic times, are so supportive of LEEF.”

The Goddard School offers a program that focuses on building a strong and balanced foundation of emotional, social, cognitive and physical skills for each child. Goddard provides children with a nurturing environment and a curriculum that encourages learning through play. Families have the convenience of extended hours from 7 am to 6 pm, the flexibility of either half or full-day schedules and Quality Assurance standards that are monitored corporately.
Parents are encouraged to drop in for a tour or call Maria Aggen directly to arrange a personal appointment at 512.258.5292.

About Goddard Systems, Inc. www.goddardschool.com

Recently named #1 Childcare Franchise in the United States, by Entrepreneur magazine, for the eighth consecutive year (January 2009) and one of the Top 200 Franchise Systems (in worldwide sales), by Franchise Times, for the second consecutive year (October 2008); Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI) is expanding The Goddard School network throughout the United States. Headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, GSI currently licenses 330+ franchised schools with more than 40,000 students in 37 states. With a successful system in place and dedicated franchisees, GSI is the acknowledged leader in franchised childcare and a premier childcare provider in the United States.

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In The News: THE GODDARD SCHOOL LOCATED IN CEDAR PARK ANNOUNCES PRESCHOOLER TOY PICKS

December 18th, 2009 by admin

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Contact:
Maria Aggen
Owner
Goddard School
512 258 5292
cedarparktx@goddardschools.com

THE GODDARD SCHOOL LOCATED IN CEDAR PARK ANNOUNCES PRESCHOOLER TOY PICKS

Cedar Park, Texas (Grassroots Newswire) 12/18/09 –On Tuesday, December 15th, preschoolers at The Goddard School located in Cedar Park had a unique opportunity to pick their favorite eco-friendly toys. During the Preschooler Picks toy test, Goddard preschoolers got the chance to test out and choose their Preschooler Picks – the School’s favorite five toys. The Goddard School is proud to announce this year’s Preschooler Picks:

Veggie Cutting Set, Imagiplay
Recycling Truck, Green Toys Inc.
Tree branch blocks, Natural Pod
Planet Earth, Hugg-A-Planet
Tea Set, Green Toys Inc.

The Goddard School evaluated finalists based on a number of criteria including:

Affordable price range ($30and under)
Appropriate for preschoolers and early elementary school-age children
Eco-friendly
Interactive, child-initiated play focus

“In these budget-conscious times, it was important for us to select eco-friendly toys that not only encouraged play and creativity, but were also affordable,” said Maria Aggen, Owner of The Goddard School located in Cedar Park. “With help from our children, we are thrilled to have found five playthings that will be a great resource for parents, grandparents and other family members.”

About Goddard Systems, Inc. www.goddardschool.com
The Goddard School offers a program that focuses on building a strong and balanced foundation of emotional, social, cognitive and physical skills for each child. Goddard provides children with a nurturing environment and a curriculum that encourages learning through play. Families have the convenience of extended hours from 7 am to 6 pm, the flexibility of either half or full-day schedules and Quality Assurance standards that are monitored corporately.Parents are encouraged to drop in for a tour or call Maria Aggen directly to arrange a personal appointment at 512-258-5292.

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In The News: The Goddard School® located in Cedar Park participated in the Children's Literacy Festival

November 24th, 2009 by admin

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Maria Aggen
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The Goddard School® located in Cedar Park participated in the Children’s Literacy Festival

Cedar Park, Texas (Grassroots Newswire) 11/23/09 — The Goddard School located at 1905 El Salido Parkway in Cedar Park was the host to the Children’s Literacy Festival on Saturday, November 21st from 2 to 5 pm.

The Goddard School located in Cedar Park opened in November 2007 and is owned and operated by Maria Aggen. The school accommodates 174, ages six weeks to 10 years.

The Children’s Literacy Festival included live music, pony rides, art by Abrakadoodle, children’s theatre, Home Depot Kid’s clinic and many other fun games & activities. The Cedar Park police and fire department were also there to collect toys for distribution to needy families for the holidays. Approximately 30 local businesses and non-profits participated as well and made cash donations and donated door prizes for the event

“We were delighted to support early childhood literacy by hosting the festival,” says Aggen. “Both LEEF and Bookspring are wonderful non-profits who distribute books to children in our communities who have none in their homes. We collected over 2000 books and more than $700 in donations! The business community was also very generous by donating in-kind services for the festival. ”

The Goddard School offers a program that focuses on building a strong and balanced foundation of emotional, social, cognitive and physical skills for each child. Goddard provides children with a nurturing environment and a curriculum that encourages learning through play. Families have the convenience of extended hours from , the flexibility of either half or full-day schedules and Quality Assurance standards that are monitored corporately.

Parents are encouraged to drop in for a tour or call Maria Aggen directly to arrange a personal appointment at 512 258 5292.

About Goddard Systems, Inc. www.goddardschool.com

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In The News: The Goddard School® located in Cedar Park Earns Top HonorCedar Park school receives Kidzaustin.com KidzBiz Spotlight

November 19th, 2009 by admin

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The Goddard School® located in Cedar Park Earns Top Honor
Cedar Park school receives Kidzaustin.com KidzBiz Spotlight

Cedar Park , TX (Grassroots Newswire) 11/19/09 — The Goddard School located at 1905 in Cedar Park has recently earned the Kidzaustin.com KidzBiz Spotlight.

The Goddard School was selected by the top children’s events website for the Austin area as a leading provider of childcare. More details on this recognition can be found at KidzBiz Spotlight.

“We’re proud to earn this top honor and be recognized for our commitment to reach the highest professional standards,” said Maria Aggen, owner of The Goddard School located at 1905 in Cedar Park . “This recognition demonstrates to our community that children in our program receive the best possible care and early learning experiences. Our management and faculty have earned this achievement by performing their very best every day.”

The Cedar Park location opened in November, 2007. The school accommodates 174 children, ages six weeks to 10 years. Parents are encouraged to drop in for a tour or call Maria Aggen directly at 512.258.5292 to arrange a personal appointment.

About Goddard Systems, Inc. www.goddardschool.com

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In The News: The Goddard School® located in Cedar Park hosts Children's Literacy Expo

November 10th, 2009 by admin

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The Goddard School® located in Cedar Park hosts Children’s Literacy Expo

Cedar park, TX (Grassroots Newswire) 11/9/09 — The Goddard School located at 1905 El Salido Parkway in Cedar park will be the host to the Children’s Literacy Expo on 11/21/09 from 2 PM to 5 PM.

The Goddard School located in Cedar park opened in November 2007 and is owned and operated by Maria Aggen. The school accommodates 174, ages six weeks to 10 years.

We are all delighted to support early childhood literacy,” says Aggen. “Both LEEF and Bookspring are wonderful non-profits who distribute books to children in our communities who have none in their homes. Prior to the event, we will be collecting books at various business locations as well as our school”

The following businesses, in addition to The Goddard School, have book collection boxes prior the event: Capital One Bank (El Salido & FM 620 location), Super Supers, Austin Community College (Cedar Park), Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids, Little Gym and Chili’s/Cedar Park. “So far we’ve had over 700 books donated and over $500 raised,” continued Aggen. “Our goal is to collect 2000 gently used books and $2000 cash for these organizations and we’re well on our way. The business community has also been very generous by donating in-kind services for the expo.” The Children’s Literacy Expo will include live music, pony rides, art by Abrakadoodle, children’s theatre, a moon bounce, Home Depot Kid’s clinic and many other fun games & activities. The Cedar Park police and fire department will also be there to collect unwrapped new toys for distribution to needy families for the holidays. There will also be approximately 30 local businesses and non-profits participating that provide services and products for families in the community. All are making cash donations to LEEF & Bookspring and have donated the door prizes for the event. More information can be found at http://www.kidzaustin.com/Childrens_Literacy_Expo/index.asp

Parents are encouraged to drop in for a tour or call Maria Aggen directly to arrange a personal appointment at 512.258.5292.

About Goddard Systems, Inc. www.goddardschool.com

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In The News: Steiner Ranch elementary donates to LEEF Literacy

November 2nd, 2009 by admin

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Steiner Ranch elementary donates to LEEF Literacy

Goddard School of Cedar Park assists in book collection

Cedar Park, TX (Grassroots Newswire) 11/2/09 — The Goddard School located at 1905 El Salido Parkway in Cedar Park assisted LEEF (Leander Educational Excellence Foundation) in the collection of book donations on 10/30/09 by Steiner Ranch elementary school.

The Goddard School located in Cedar Park opened in October 2009 and is owned and operated by Maria Aggen. The school accommodates 174, ages six weeks to 10 years.

“We were all delighted to assist with the LEEF book collection along with Steiner Ranch Elementary school ,” says Aggen, who is member of the LEEF board. “We had several children’s hundred books remaining from a school book sale and this is a wonderful cause we are pleased to help support,” shared Stefani Zoller, a member of the school PTA.

“This significant book donation helps us to reach our goal of 2000 books for LEEF’s literacy program by November 21st, the date of our Children’s Literacy Expo,” continued Aggen.

Parents are encouraged to drop in for a tour or call Maria Aggen directly to arrange a personal appointment at 512.258.5292.

About Goddard Systems, Inc. www.goddardschool.com

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In The News: The Goddard School® located in Cedar Park and KidzAustin.com participate in Children's Literacy Expo

October 20th, 2009 by admin

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The Goddard School® located in Cedar Park and KidzAustin.com participate in Children’s Literacy Expo

Cedar Park, TX (Grassroots Newswire) 10/19/09 — The Goddard School located at 1905 El Salido Parkway in Cedar Park will be the host to the Children’s Literacy Expo on Saturday, November 21st from 2 PM to 5 PM. KidzAustin.com, an online resource about anything and everything child related in the Austin and surrounding areas, is also supporting the event.

The Goddard School located in Cedar Park opened in November of 2007 and is owned and operated by Maria Aggen. The school accommodates 174, ages six weeks to 10 years.

“We are all delighted to support early childhood literacy,” says Aggen. “Both LEEF and Bookspring are wonderful non-profits who distribute books to children in our communities who have none in their homes. Prior to the event, we will be collecting books at various business locations as well as our school”

“Our goal is to collect 2000 gently used books and $2000 cash for these organizations,” says Doug Brown, owner of KidzAustin.com. “We expect that we will easily exceed that goal since we’ve added a virtual donation feature to our website,” he added.

The Children’s Literacy Expo will include live music, pony rides, art by Abrakadoodle, children’s theatre and many other fun games & activities. There will also be approximately 30 local businesses and non-profits participating that provide services and products for families in the community. All are making cash donations to LEEF & Bookspring and have donated the door prizes for the event.

The Goddard School offers a program that focuses on building a strong and balanced foundation of emotional, social, cognitive and physical skills for each child. Goddard provides children with a nurturing environment and a curriculum that encourages learning through play. Families have the convenience of extended hours from 7 AM to 6 PM, the flexibility of either half or full-day schedules and Quality Assurance standards that are monitored corporately.

Parents are encouraged to drop in for a tour or call Maria Aggen directly to arrange a personal appointment at 512 258 5292.

About Goddard Systems, Inc. www.goddardschool.com
Recently named #1 Childcare Franchise in the United States, by Entrepreneur magazine, for the eighth consecutive year (January 2009) and one of the Top 200 Franchise Systems (in worldwide sales), by Franchise Times, for the second consecutive year (October 2008); Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI) is expanding The Goddard School network throughout the United States. Headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, GSI currently licenses 330+ franchised schools with more than 40,000 students in 37 states. With a successful system in place and dedicated franchisees, GSI is the acknowledged leader in franchised childcare and a premier childcare provider in the United States.

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In The News: Dr. Sam Strauss, NASA Scientist, Visits The Goddard School® located in Cedar Park

October 6th, 2009 by admin

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Dr. Sam Strauss, NASA Scientist, Visits The Goddard School® located in Cedar Park

Cedar Park, Texas (Grassroots Newswire) 10/6/09 — The Goddard School located at 1905 El Salido Parkway in Cedar Parkwill be the host to “Astronaut Day” on 10/9/09 from 9:30 am to 10:30 am.

The Goddard School located in Cedar Park opened in November 2007 and is owned and operated by Maria Aggen. The school accommodates 174 children, ages six weeks to 10 years.

Dr. Strauss is the Medical Officer for Space Shuttle and Space Station vacuum chamber astronaut training, flies as a Flight Surgeon for the Reduced Gravity Program weightless training and research flights, and dives on special projects. He’ll share with Goddard students what it’s like to be an astronaut and other information about space and rockets.

“We are all excited to have Dr. Sam Strauss, NASA Scientist, visit our school,” says Aggen. “The teachers and children are anticipating a lot of fun and a great learning experience.”

The Goddard School offers a program that focuses on building a strong and balanced foundation of emotional, social, cognitive and physical skills for each child. Goddard provides children with a nurturing environment and a curriculum that encourages learning through play. Families have the convenience of extended hours from 7 AM to 6 PM, the flexibility of either half or full-day schedules and Quality Assurance standards that are monitored corporately.
Parents are encouraged to drop in for a tour or call Maria Aggen directly to arrange a personal appointment at 512 258 5292.

About Goddard Systems, Inc. www.goddardschool.com

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In The News: Dr. Sam Strauss, NASA Scientist, Visits The Goddard School® located in Cedar Park

October 6th, 2009 by admin

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Dr. Sam Strauss, NASA Scientist, Visits The Goddard School® located in Cedar Park

Cedar Park, TX (Grassroots Newswire) 10/6/09 — The Goddard School located at 1905 El Salido Parkway in Cedar Parkwill be the host to “Astronaut Day” on Friday, 10/9 from 9:30 to 10:30.

The Goddard School located in Cedar Park opened in November 2007 and is owned and operated by Maria Aggen. The school accommodates 174 children, ages six weeks to 10 years.

Dr. Strauss gets to “float and fly” with the astronauts and researchers as a Flight Surgeon crewmember on the “Weightless Wonder” NASA aircraft. He flies “zero G” to learn more about the effects of microgravity on human physiology, devices such as robots, and do a variety of basic science and applied engineering, physics and chemistry experiments. He’ll share experiences working with astronauts and talk about weightlessness, space shuttles and other interesting space facts!

“We are all excited to have Dr. Sam Strauss, NASA Scientist, visit our school,” says Aggen. “The teachers and children are anticipating a lot of fun and a great learning experience.”

The Goddard School offers a program that focuses on building a strong and balanced foundation of emotional, social, cognitive and physical skills for each child. Goddard provides children with a nurturing environment and a curriculum that encourages learning through play. Families have the convenience of extended hours from 7 AM to 6 PM, the flexibility of either half or full-day schedules and Quality Assurance standards that are monitored corporately.
Parents are encouraged to drop in for a tour or call Maria Aggen directly to arrange a personal appointment at 512 258 5292.

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In The News: Goddard School owner is "Principal for the Day"

September 16th, 2009 by admin

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Goddard School owner is “Principal for the Day”

participates in Leander ISD community program

Cedar Park, TX (Grassroots Newswire) 9/15/09 –Butch Aggen, owner of The Goddard School of Cedar Park, will be principal for the day on September 30th at Westside Elementary. Principal for the Day is one of several community partnering activities designed to help local citizens and businesses become more informed about the Leander Independent School District. While on campus, Aggen shared I look forward to the opportunity to spend time with school administrators, teachers and students. It will be a great experience to see first-hand whats going on in Leander ISDs classrooms since most of our PreK students go onto public elementary schools. Participants in the program may also have the opportunity to help with bus duty, read to students, have lunch in the cafeteria or attend a special event or activity.

For more information about The Goddard School, visit its website at http://www.goddardschool.com//Schools/Cedar-Park-TX/Schools.gspx

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In The News: Day in the Life of a Preschooler

September 15th, 2009 by admin

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Day in the Life of a Preschooler

Parent event hosted by The Goddard School

Cedar Park, TX (Grassroots Newswire) 9/15/09 — Parents now have the chance to head back to school and experience what it’s like during a typical day at preschool.

The Goddard School is holding “A Day in the Life of a Preschooler” where from nap time to snack time, to sing-a-longs and creative art projects, parents will get a lesson what it’s like to really be a preschooler.

“A Day in the Life of a Preschooler offers parents a first-hand look at what their child does every day,” says Maria Aggen, owner of school. “This event will showcase how activities for social, physical, and creative development can be woven into a day of learning and fun.”

Throughout the evening, parents will get to know their classmates, participate in a number of group activities from Spanish to Yoga, and even wind down for nap time. By participating in the event, parents can discover how preschool can offer a fun-filled day with a lot of opportunities for learning. At the end of the night, current families will also be asked to create notes for their child to receive during the next day.

The event takes place 6:00 8:00 p.m., Sept. 24 and is open to both current and interested families. To RSVP, call 512-258-5292 or go to http://www.goddardschool.com//Schools/Cedar-Park-TX/Schools.gspx

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In The News: Leadership Leander ISD

September 3rd, 2009 by admin

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Leadership Leander ISD

Maria Aggen, Goddard School owner, selected to participate

Cedar Park, TX (Grassroots Newswire) 9/3/09 –The Leadership Leander ISD program gives community members an inside look into the goals and operations of Leander Indepedent School District. The 10-month leadership program is another focused step in a continuing tradition of opening its public schools up to the community, allowing parents and community members to get an up-close and personal look at how the district operates. From curriculum and advanced programs to budget and staffing, Leadership LISD team members see first hand what the school district does, and provides community feedback to help it get even better.

“I’m excited and honored to have been selected to be a part of this important program,” stated Maria Aggen. “Most of our Pre-K graduates go on to LISD elementary schools and this is a great opportunity for us to contribute our ideas and experience to supporting public education in our community.”

For more information about The Goddard School of Cedar Park, visit their website.

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In The News: Sign Language for Parents is introduced at The Goddard School® located in Cedar Park

September 1st, 2009 by admin

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Sign Language for Parents is introduced at The Goddard School located in Cedar Park

Cedar Park , TX (Grassroots Newswire) 9/1/09 — The Goddard School located at 1905 El Salido Parkway in Cedar Park will introduce Sign Language for Parents in September.

The Goddard School of Cedar Park will be hosting baby/toddler sign language class for families in the local community beginning in late September. The classes will be taught by Tara Kendrick, owner of My Smart Hands. It is a wonderful way to bond with your child and spend personal, quality time with them, shares Tara. As they start to sign, youll know that you are making a difference in your childs life! We teach sign language to the children in the classroom, states Maria Aggen, owner of The Goddard School. This program will enable parents to reinforce what we do here at home as well! The evening classes will start on Tuesday, September 22 at 6-6:45pm for 8 weeks. Parents, parents-to-be, and grandparents are all encouraged to participate. Register at: www.mysmarthands-austin.com or call Tara at 512-850-0013.

“We are eager to introduce Sign Language for Parents into our curriculum,” says Maria Aggen, owner of The Goddard School located in Cedar Park . “The teachers and children are anticipating a lot of fun and a great learning experience.”

The Goddard School offers a program, for children ages six weeks to 10 years, which focuses on building a strong and balanced foundation of emotional, social, cognitive and physical skills for each child. Goddard provides children with a nurturing environment and a curriculum that encourages learning through play. Families have the convenience of extended hours from 7 am to 6 pm, the flexibility of either half or full-day schedules and Quality Assurance standards that are monitored corporately.

Parents are encouraged to drop in for a tour or call Maria Aggen directly to arrange a personal appointment at 512 258 5292.

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In The News: The Goddard School® located in Cedar Park participated in LEEF / Leander School District Pre-k book delivery

August 21st, 2009 by admin

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The Goddard School located in Cedar Park participated in LEEF / Leander School District Pre-k book delivery

Cedar Park, TX (Grassroots Newswire) 8/21/09 — The Goddard School located at 1905 El Salido Parkway in Cedar Park assisted in book distribution to children in the school district’s public Pre-k classes on 8/20/09.

The Goddard School located in Cedar Park opened in November, 2007 and is owned and operated by Maria Aggen. The school accommodates 174, ages six weeks to 10 years.

The Goddard School helped LEEF (Leander Educational Excellence Foundation) sort and deliver books to children enrolled in Leander School District Pre-k classes. These children often have few or no books in their home. Providing free books to these children helps promote early childhood literacy and improved reading skills and habits.

“We were all delighted to assist LEEF in this important community effort,” says Maria Aggen. “Getting books into the hands of these children early in life makes a big difference in developing an interest and love of reading.”

The Goddard School offers a program that focuses on building a strong and balanced foundation of emotional, social, cognitive and physical skills for each child. Goddard provides children with a nurturing environment and a curriculum that encourages learning through play. Families have the convenience of extended hours from 7 AM – 6 PM, the flexibility of either half or full-day schedules and Quality Assurance standards that are monitored corporately.

Parents are encouraged to drop in for a tour or call Maria Aggen directly to arrange a personal appointment at 512 258 5292. More information can also be found at the school website and blog http://blogs.goddardsystems.com/Cedar-Park-TX/

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In The News: Getting Your Child Back into the Routine of Things

August 19th, 2009 by admin

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Getting Your Child Back into the Routine of Things

The Goddard School located in Cedar Park gives advice and tips to parents on how to prepare their children for the coming school year

Cedar Park, TX (Grassroots Newswire) 8/19/09 — Back-to-school season is here and Cedar Park-area children are probably getting excited about shopping for new clothes and being able to see their school friends. And, while education is an essential part of growing up, Maria Aggen of The Goddard School located in Cedar Park, says other factors like waking up earlier in the morning, brushing teeth and packing a school lunch are also important, as it helps develop an organized lifestyle and further a child’s growth.

Routine establishes many aspects of healthy living, good habits and good behavior that even the slightest structure can make a huge difference in a child’s day-to-day life, Aggen said. Aggen suggests parents, with young children, ask themselves the following questions:

- Do you post a list of nighttime and morning to-dos on your child’s bedroom door or on the kitchen refrigerator as daily guidelines for your children?
- Do you read a bedtime story to your child each night?
- Do you have a designated area in your child’s room or elsewhere in the home for your child to store his or her coat and school book bag?
- Does your child have a bedtime on school nights and on weekends?
- Do you wake up your child in the morning? Or, does your child have an alarm clock in his or her room to wake up on time?

If you have answered “no” to most of these questions, it might be time to implement more routine chores. Aggen suggests the following ideas that could help parents save time and institute organizational skills for their kids:

- Be sure to discuss the highlights and events that happened at school with your child each day.
- Help your child prepare for school the night before, including assisting your child in selecting clothes to wear for school. After a while, he or she will be able to do this without your assistance.
- Designate a time each night that your child should go to sleep. Children need 9 to 11 hours of sleep each night, depending on their age.
- Choose an area in the home, such as by the front door, to store your child’s school bag and any supplies he or she may need for school (e.g., art projects, thank-you notes/gifts for teachers).
- Have a daily to-do list posted in an area your child will see each day.

The Goddard School located in Cedar Park offers a year-round program for children from six weeks to six-years-old. Children are encouraged to develop at their own pace in a warm environment supported by a team of dedicated teachers. The Goddard School FLEX Learning Program is based on a unique learning continuum that encompasses developmental guidelines, formative assessments and child-focused lesson plans that are delivered in a creative and fun environment with a child-centered approach to meet each child’s individual needs.

For more information on why The Goddard School located in Cedar Park is the place for fun and learning, please contact Maria Aggen at 512-258-5292. You can also find parenting tips and ideas at the school blog.

About Goddard Systems, Inc. http://www.goddardschool.com/

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In The News: The Goddard School located in Cedar Park is having an Open House!Local preschool offers event for community

August 10th, 2009 by admin

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The Goddard School located in Cedar Park is having an Open House!
Local preschool offers event for community

Cedar Park, TX (Grassroots Newswire) 8/10/09 — The Goddard School, the premier preschool for children from six weeks to 10 years, located at 1905 El Salido Parkway is hosting an Open House Open House on August 13th from 4 PM to 7 PM.

The school will share learning experiences in various curricular areas such as art, science, reading readiness and more from this summer. A demonstration available of it’s state of the art Pre-K assessment program. There will also be an opportunity to meet outside enrichment providers for martial arts, advanced dance, piano and soccer. The open house is for existing and prospective families. Families enrolling in selected preschool and pre-k classses will also receive one free month of tution when they enroll by August 13th.

On-site owner, Maria Aggen, along with her Education Director, Paula Kruger, and faculty which includes teachers trained and experienced in early childhood development, are eager to welcome children into this nurturing environment where the curriculum encourages learning through play. The program offers parents the convenience of extended hours from 7 am to 6 PM, the flexibility of either half-or full-day schedules and Quality Assurance standards that are monitored corporately.

Parents are encouraged to drop in for a tour or call Paula Kruger directly to arrange a personal appointment at 512 258 5292.

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In The News: Getting Your Child Back into the Routine of Things

August 4th, 2009 by admin

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Getting Your Child Back into the Routine of Things

The Goddard School located in Cedar Park gives advice and tips to parents on how to prepare their children for the coming school year

Cedar Park, Texas (Grassroots Newswire) 8/4/09 – Back-to-school season is here and Cedar Park area children are probably getting excited about shopping for new clothes and being able to see their school friends. And, while education is an essential part of growing up, Maria Aggen of The Goddard School located in Cedar Park, says other factors like waking up earlier in the morning, brushing teeth and packing a school lunch are also important, as it helps develop an organized lifestyle and further a child’s growth.

“It is so important for children to get into the routine of going to sleep at a reasonable time, knowing what daily morning chores they need to accomplish each day and other things of the like,” Aggen said. “In addition, the school year is great because it allows children to be around their peers more often throughout the day, and this promotes social stability. We encourage parents to get the ball rolling and start implementing these routines even before the school year begins.”

Routine establishes many aspects of healthy living, good habits and good behavior that even the slightest structure can make a huge difference in a child’s day-to-day life, Aggen said. Aggen suggests parents, with young children, ask themselves the following questions:

Do you post a list of nighttime and morning to-dos on your child’s bedroom door or on the kitchen refrigerator as daily guidelines for your children?

Do you read a bedtime story to your child each night?

Do you have a designated area in your child’s room or elsewhere in the home for your child to store his or her coat and school book bag?

Does your child have a bedtime on school nights and on weekends?

Do you wake up your child in the morning? Or, does your child have an alarm clock in his or her room to wake up on time?

Be sure to discuss the highlights and events that happened at school with your child each day.

Help your child prepare for school the night before, including assisting your child in selecting clothes to wear for school. After a while, he or she will be able to do this without your assistance.

Designate a time each night that your child should go to sleep. Children need 9 to 11 hours of sleep each night, depending on their age.

Choose an area in the home, such as by the front door, to store your child’s school bag and any supplies he or she may need for school (e.g., art projects, thank-you notes/gifts for teachers).

Have a daily to-do list posted in an area your child will see each day.

“Just like we practice at The Goddard School, regular schedules create a day with structure. The repetition of routines encourages your child’s memory development, and the consistency helps him or her adjust to a regular schedule,” Aggen said.

The Goddard School located in Cedar Park offers a year-round program for children from six weeks to six-years-old. Children are encouraged to develop at their own pace in a warm environment supported by a team of dedicated teachers. The Goddard School FLEX Learning Program is based on a unique learning continuum that encompasses developmental guidelines, formative assessments and child-focused lesson plans that are delivered in a creative and fun environment with a child-centered approach to meet each child’s individual needs.

For more information on why The Goddard School located in Cedar Park is the place for fun and learning, please contact Maria Aggen at 512-258-5292 or cedarparktx@goddardschools.com.

About The Goddard School
The Goddard School (www.goddardschools.com) is a nationwide franchise of Goddard Systems, Inc. headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. With over 330 franchised schools nationwide and 42,000 children enrolled, Goddard is the fastest growing preschool in the United States. Goddard was recently recognized by Entrepreneur magazine as the “#1 Childcare Franchise” for the eighth consecutive year (January 2009) and Franchise Times magazine as one of the Top 200 Franchise Systems (in worldwide sales) for the second consecutive year (October 2008).

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In The News: The Goddard School located in Cedar Park had a Western Day!

July 28th, 2009 by admin

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The Goddard School located in Cedar Park had a Western Day!

Cedar Park, TX (Grassroots Newswire) 7/28/09 –The Goddard School, the premier preschool for children from six weeks to 10 years , located at 1905 El Salido Parkway hosted Western Day Open House on 7/25/09 from 11 AM to 1 PM.

Children of all ages enjoyed refreshments and fun activities at this special event. Western Day included pony rides as well as a cake walk, moon bounce, trackless train and face painting.

On-site owner, Maria Aggen, along with her Education Director, Desiree Pearson, and faculty which includes teachers trained and experienced in early childhood development, are eager to welcome children into this nurturing environment where the curriculum encourages learning through play. The program offers parents the convenience of extended hours from 7 AM to 6 PM, the flexibility of either half-or full-day schedules and Quality Assurance standards that are monitored corporately.

Parents are encouraged to drop in for a tour or call Maria Aggen directly to arrange a personal appointment at 512 258 5292.

About Goddard Systems, Inc. http://www.goddardschool.com/

Recently named #1 Childcare Franchise in the United States, by Entrepreneur magazine, for the eighth consecutive year (January 2009) and one of the Top 200 Franchise Systems (in worldwide sales), by Franchise Times, for the second consecutive year (October 2008); Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI) is expanding The Goddard School network throughout the United States. Headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, GSI currently licenses 320+ franchised schools with more than 40,000 students in 37 states. With a successful system in place and dedicated franchisees, GSI is the acknowledged leader in franchised childcare and a premier childcare provider in the United States.

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In The News: The Goddard School located in Cedar Park is having Western Day!Local preschool offers event for community

July 24th, 2009 by admin

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The Goddard School located in Cedar Park is having Western Day!
Local preschool offers event for community

Cedar Park, TX (Grassroots Newswire) 7/24/09 — The Goddard School, the premier preschool for children from six weeks to 10 years, located at 1905 El Salido Parkway is hosting Western Day Open House on 7/25/09 from 11 AM to 1 PM.

Children of all ages will enjoy refreshments and fun activities at this special event. Western Day will include pony rides as well as a cake walk, moon bounce, trackless train and facepainting. Families will also receive 1 free month tuition when they enroll (for selected classes) by July 25th, 2009.

On-site owner, Maria Aggen, along with her Education Director, Desiree Pearson, and faculty which includes teachers trained and experienced in early childhood development, are eager to welcome children into this nurturing environment where the curriculum encourages learning through play. The program offers parents the convenience of extended hours from 7 AM to 6 PM, the flexibility of either half-or full-day schedules and Quality Assurance standards that are monitored corporately.

Parents are encouraged to drop in for a tour or call Maria Aggen directly to arrange a personal appointment at 512 258 5292.

About Goddard Systems, Inc. http://www.goddardschool.com/

Recently named #1 Childcare Franchise in the United States, by Entrepreneur magazine, for the eighth consecutive year (January 2009) and one of the Top 200 Franchise Systems (in worldwide sales), by Franchise Times, for the second consecutive year (October 2008); Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI) is expanding The Goddard School network throughout the United States. Headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, GSI currently licenses 320+ franchised schools with more than 40,000 students in 37 states. With a successful system in place and dedicated franchisees, GSI is the acknowledged leader in franchised childcare and a premier childcare provider in the United States.

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In The News: The Cedar Park Fire Department Visits The Goddard School® located in Cedar Park

July 7th, 2009 by admin

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The Cedar Park Fire Department Visits The Goddard School located in Cedar Park

Cedar Park, Texas (Grassroots Newswire) 7/7/2009 — The Goddard School located at 1905 El Salido Parkway in Cedar Parkwas the host to a Child Health & Safety Festival on 7/2/2009 from 4 PM to 6 PM.

The Goddard School located in Cedar Park opened in November, 2007 and is owned and operated by Maria & Butch Aggen. The school accommodates 176 children, ages six weeks to 10 years.

Students from The University of Texas at Austin Coordinated Program for Dietetics joined with other area health and safety professionals, including the Cedar Park Fire Department, to provide information and ideas for a safe and healthy summer of fun for children. Some of the activities included: – Cedar Park Fire Department: fire safety and car seat safety – Aqua-tots: water/pool safety and swim lessons – Red Cross: first aid kits, house safety – Rising Stars Pediatric Dental: dental hygiene – Lone Star Pediatrics: childrens health tips – Liberty Insurance: child identity kits

“We were all excited to have the Cedar Park Fire Department visit our school,” says Aggen. “The teachers and children were anticipating a lot of fun and a great learning experience.”

The Goddard School offers a program that focuses on building a strong and balanced foundation of emotional, social, cognitive and physical skills for each child. Goddard provides children with a nurturing environment and a curriculum that encourages learning through play. Families have the convenience of extended hours from 7 AM – 6 PM, the flexibility of either half or full-day schedules and Quality Assurance standards that are monitored corporately.
Parents are encouraged to drop in for a tour or call Maria Aggen directly to arrange a personal appointment at 512-258-5292.

About Goddard Systems, Inc. www.goddardschool.com

Recently named #1 Childcare Franchise in the United States, by Entrepreneur magazine, for the eighth consecutive year (January 2009) and one of the Top 200 Franchise Systems (in worldwide sales), by Franchise Times, for the second consecutive year (October 2008); Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI) is expanding The Goddard School network throughout the United States. Headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, GSI currently licenses 320+ franchised schools with more than 40,000 students in 37 states. With a successful system in place and dedicated franchisees, GSI is the acknowledged leader in franchised childcare and a premier childcare provider in the United States.

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In The News: Children's Summer Health Fair

June 23rd, 2009 by admin

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Contact:
Maria Aggen
Owner
The Goddard School of Cedar Park
512 258 5292
cedarparktx@goddardschools.com

Children’s Summer Health Fair

The University of Texas at Austin Coordinated Program for Dietetics

Cedar Park, Texas (Grassroots Newswire) 6/23/2009 — A Summer Fun Children’s Health Fair will be held at the Goddard School of Cedar Park on Thursday July 2nd from 4:00 6:00 pm. As part of its continued focus on nutrition, students from The University of Texas at Austin Coordinated Program for Dietetics will join with other area health and safety professional to provide important information and ideas for safe and healthy summer fun. Some of the activities will include:

- Cedar Park Fire Department: fire safety and car seat safety
- Aquatots: water/pool safety and swim lessons
- Red Cross: first aid kits, house safety
- Spin City Cycling: bike safety
- Rising Stars Pediatric Dental
- Liberty Insurance: child identity kits
- Lone Star Pediatric Medicine: sun safety & child health/wellness topics

The event is open to the public at no charge.

About Goddard Systems, Inc. http://www.goddardschool.com/

Recently named #1 Childcare Franchise in the United States, by Entrepreneur magazine, for the eighth consecutive year (January 2009) and one of the Top 200 Franchise Systems (in worldwide sales), by Franchise Times, for the second consecutive year (October 2008); Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI) is expanding The Goddard School network throughout the United States. Headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, GSI currently licenses 320+ franchised schools with more than 40,000 students in 37 states. With a successful system in place and dedicated franchisees, GSI is the acknowledged leader in franchised childcare and a premier childcare provider in the United States.

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In The News: Aqua-tots & Chick-fil-A Cow Visits The Goddard School® located in Cedar Park

June 12th, 2009 by admin

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Butch Aggen
The Goddard School located in Cedar Park
512 258 5292
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Aqua-tots & Chick-fil-A Cow Visits The Goddard School located in Cedar Park

Cedar Park, Texas (Grassroots Newswire) 6/12/2009 — The Goddard School located at 1905 El Salido Parkway in Cedar Parkwill be the host to Water Safety Tips on 6/15/09 from 10 AM to 11 AM.

The Goddard School located in Cedar Park opened in June 2009 and is owned and operated by Maria Aggen. The school accommodates 176 children, ages six weeks to 5.

Students will learn water safety tips and practice several water safety skills Monday June 15 between 10 and 11 a.m. With our guests: Aqua-Tots Swim Schools, the leading provider of childrens swim lessons in Austin, and the Chick-fil-A Cow! Children will participate in the reading of a water safety book, learn a number of tips for water safety, and work with Aqua-Tots and the Cow to practice what to do in case of emergency in and around the water.

“We are all excited to have Aqua-tots & Chick-fil-A Cow visit our school,” says Aggen. “The teachers and children are anticipating a lot of fun and a great learning experience.”

The Goddard School offers a program that focuses on building a strong and balanced foundation of emotional, social, cognitive and physical skills for each child. Goddard provides children with a nurturing environment and a curriculum that encourages learning through play. Families have the convenience of extended hours from 7 AM to 6 PM, the flexibility of either half or full-day schedules and Quality Assurance standards that are monitored corporately.

Parents are encouraged to drop in for a tour or call Maria Aggen directly to arrange a personal appointment at 512 258 5292.

About Goddard Systems, Inc. www.goddardschool.com

Recently named #1 Childcare Franchise in the United States, by Entrepreneur magazine, for the eighth consecutive year (January 2009) and one of the Top 200 Franchise Systems (in worldwide sales), by Franchise Times, for the second consecutive year (October 2008); Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI) is expanding The Goddard School network throughout the United States. Headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, GSI currently licenses 320+ franchised schools with more than 40,000 students in 37 states. With a successful system in place and dedicated franchisees, GSI is the acknowledged leader in franchised childcare and a premier childcare provider in the United States.

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In The News: The Goddard School® located in Cedar Park had a Graduation!

June 1st, 2009 by admin

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Maria Aggen
Owner
The Goddard School of Cedar Park
512 258 5292
cedarparktx@goddardschools.com

The Goddard School located in Cedar Park had a Graduation!
$10,000 college scholarship announced

Cedar Park, Texas (Grassroots Newswire) 6/1/09 — The Goddard School, the premier preschool for children from six weeks to six years old, located at 1905 El Salido Parkway hosted a graduation on 5/28/09 at 6:30 PM at Lakeline Oaks Retirement Community.

PreK children participated in a ceremony which included various class presentations including Spanish songs performed by the children and a diploma to celebrate this milestone. The special event also featured a reception afterwards.

Details were also announced about the annual $10,000 Anthony A. Martino Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is given to one Goddard School alumnus each year and helps to finance the tuition of the college or university of the student’s choice. Applicants must be in their junior or senior years of high school and must use the scholarship to attend an accredited college or university. “The Anthony A. Martino Memorial Scholarship provides financial support to a graduate from The Goddard School who currently demonstrates excellent work ethic and perserverance at their high school,” said Maria Aggen, owner of The Goddard School. “We know we will have many alumni that will fit that category and we are excited about the prestigious award.”

The Anthony A. Martino Memorial Scholarship is named in memory of the founder of The Goddard School, an entrepreneur who started several other well-known franchise companies including Aamco Transmissions, Inc. and Maaco Auto Painting and Bodyworks, Inc. According to Schumacher, Martino was a successful businessperson who worked his way up from humble beginnings to achieve success.

The Goddard School offers a program, for children ages six weeks to school age (summer camp and after school enrichment), which focuses on building a strong and balanced foundation of emotional, social, cognitive and physical skills for each child. Goddard provides children with a nurturing environment and a curriculum that encourages learning through play.

Families have the convenience of extended hours from 7 AM to 6 PM, the flexibility of either half or full-day schedules and Quality Assurance standards that are monitored corporately.

Parents are encouraged to drop in for a tour or call Maria Aggen directly to arrange a personal appointment at 512 258 5292.

About Goddard Systems, Inc. http://www.goddardschool.com/

Recently named #1 Childcare Franchise in the United States, by Entrepreneur magazine, for the eighth consecutive year (January 2009) and one of the Top 200 Franchise Systems (in worldwide sales), by Franchise Times, for the second consecutive year (October 2008); Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI) is expanding The Goddard School network throughout the United States. Headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, GSI currently licenses 320+ franchised schools with more than 40,000 students in 37 states. With a successful system in place and dedicated franchisees, GSI is the acknowledged leader in franchised childcare and a premier childcare provider in the United States.

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Grace Aggen, one of the 39 Goddard School PreK graduates, accepting her diploma

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In The News: The Goddard School delivers book donations for LISD PreK

May 7th, 2009 by admin

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The Goddard School delivers book donations for LISD PreK
Helps address literacy issues in disadvantaged homes

Cedar Park, Texas (Grassroots Newswire) 5/7/2009 — The Goddard Schools located in Cedar Park and Leander assisted LEEF (Leander Educational Excellence Foundation) in the distribution of books to LISD PreK students on the week of May 4, 2009.

“We were delighted to help in this important effort to get childrens books into the homes where they may not have any,” says Aggen. “Addressing illiteracy early in life is of critical importance to every childs future success. We delivered books that have been collected by LEEF via our school bus to 11 local elementary schools. The schools then distributed the books to children registered in the public PreK program.”

Jim Nosler, president of LEEF says, “We appreciate The Goddard Schools ongoing involvement and efforts to help us with book donation collections and distribution. Its this kind of involvement by local businesses that makes a difference in the future of this communitys children!”

About Goddard Systems, Inc. http://www.goddardschool.com/

Recently named #1 Childcare Franchise in the United States, by Entrepreneur magazine, for the eighth consecutive year (January 2009) and one of the Top 200 Franchise Systems (in worldwide sales), by Franchise Times, for the second consecutive year (October 2008); Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI) is expanding The Goddard School network throughout the United States. Headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, GSI currently licenses 320+ franchised schools with more than 40,000 students in 37 states. With a successful system in place and dedicated franchisees, GSI is the acknowledged leader in franchised childcare and a premier childcare provider in the United States.

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Butch Aggen, The Goddard School & Naumann Elementary PreK teacher, Kimberly Scherer
Butch Aggen, The Goddard School & Suzanne Villalpando, Westside Elementary Principal
Misty Gage, PreK teacher; Butch Aggen, The Goddard School; Sheri Hawthorn, Cox Elementary principal

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In The News: The Goddard School® located in Cedar Park participates in LEEF book donation to LISD Pre K children

May 4th, 2009 by admin

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Contact:
Maria Aggen
Owner
The Goddard School of Cedar Park
512 258 5292
cedarparktx@goddardschools.com

The Goddard School located in Cedar Park participates in LEEF book donation to LISD Pre K children
The Goddard School located at 1905 El Salido Parkway in Cedar Park will assist LEEF (Leander Educational Excellence Foundation) in the distribution of books to LISD PreK students on 5/5/2009 from 8 am to noon.

Cedar Park, Texas (Grassroots Newswire) 5/4/2009 — The Goddard School located in Cedar Park opened in May 2009 and is owned and operated by Maria Aggen. The school accommodates 176, ages six weeks to five.

“We are all delighted to help in this important effort to get childrens books into the homes where that may not have any,” says Aggen. “Addressing illiteracy early in life is of critical importance to every childs future success. Well be delivering books via our school bus to local elementary schools throughout the morning of 5/5/2009. The schools will then distribute the books to children registered in the public PreK program.

Jim Nosler, president of LEEF says, We appreciate The Goddard Schools ongoing involvement and efforts to help us with book donation collections and distribution. Its this kind of involvement by local businesses that makes a difference in the future of this communitys children!

The Goddard School offers a program that focuses on building a strong and balanced foundation of emotional, social, cognitive and physical skills for each child. Goddard provides children with a nurturing environment and a curriculum that encourages learning through play. Families have the convenience of extended hours from 7 am to 6 pm, the flexibility of either half or full-day schedules and Quality Assurance standards that are monitored corporately.

Parents are encouraged to drop in for a tour or call Maria Aggen directly to arrange a personal appointment at 512 258 5292.

About Goddard Systems, Inc. http://www.goddardschool.com/

Recently named #1 Childcare Franchise in the United States, by Entrepreneur magazine, for the eighth consecutive year (January 2009) and one of the Top 200 Franchise Systems (in worldwide sales), by Franchise Times, for the second consecutive year (October 2008); Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI) is expanding The Goddard School network throughout the United States. Headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, GSI currently licenses 320+ franchised schools with more than 40,000 students in 37 states. With a successful system in place and dedicated franchisees, GSI is the acknowledged leader in franchised childcare and a premier childcare provider in the United States.

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In The News: The Goddard School® located in Cedar Park participated in St. Jude Trike-A-Thon program, raises $1300

May 4th, 2009 by admin

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The Goddard Schoollocated in Cedar Park
512 258 5292
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The Goddard School located in Cedar Park participated in St. Jude Trike-A-Thon program, raises $1300

Cedar Park, Texas (Grassroots Newswire) 5/4/2009 — The Goddard School located at 1905 El Salido Parkway in Cedar Park was the host to St. Jude Trike-A-Thon on 3/28/2009 from 10 AM to noon.

The Goddard School located in Cedar Park opened in March 2009 and is owned and operated by Maria Aggen. The school accommodates 176, ages six weeks to five.

The Goddard School, partnering with the Hill Country Optimist Club, participated in the St. Jude Trike-A-Thon program and raised over $1300 to benefit St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, the premier center for the research and treatment of childhood cancer and other catastrophic diseases. More than 150 children participated in this fun, week-long program while learning riding-toy safety lessons and raising money for St. Jude. The week ended with the participants bringing their trikes and riding-toys to school and practicing the rules they learned. The Cedar Park community sponsored participants by pledging an amount-per-lap the children rode or a one-time donation. Its fun to see the children get excited about learning, said Maria Aggen, coordinator of the event. They love the interactive lessons that feature characters, Bikewell Bear and Pedals the Bunny. The St. Jude Trike-A-Thon also gives me the opportunity to teach the children valuable safety lessons while also helping children who are battling cancer. Upon completion of the St. Jude Trike-A-Thon the children won prizes ranging from Trike-A-Thon T-shirts to Bikewell Bear or Pedals the Bunny plush toys.

“We weere all delighted to see the turnout,” says Aggen. “The teachers and children weere anticipating a lot of fun and a great learning experience.”

Parents are encouraged to drop in for a tour or call Maria Aggen directly to arrange a personal appointment at 512 258 5292.

About Goddard Systems, Inc. http://www.goddardschool.com/

Recently named #1 Childcare Franchise in the United States, by Entrepreneur magazine, for the eighth consecutive year (January 2009) and one of the Top 200 Franchise Systems (in worldwide sales), by Franchise Times, for the second consecutive year (October 2008); Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI) is expanding The Goddard School network throughout the United States. Headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, GSI currently licenses 320+ franchised schools with more than 40,000 students in 37 states. With a successful system in place and dedicated franchisees, GSI is the acknowledged leader in franchised childcare and a premier childcare provider in the United States.

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In The News: Goddard Parent Newsletter

March 19th, 2009 by admin

A Monthly Publication of Goddard Systems, Inc.April 2009

Parenting with Pruett, Kyle D. Pruett, M.D.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no television before age two. Children are strongly affected by television and parents should consider the way their child is exposed to its powerful influences. However, if/when your child watches television, watch with them. Children may need your help to decipher the barrage of messages, and only you know when they have had enough.

Keeping your Child Healthy

Nutrition and exercise are important to your child’s overall health. Proper nutrition and participation in physical activities can prevent many medical problems and ensure your child is growing to his/her full potential.

Encourage your child to eat a variety of foods to help them get the nutrients they need from every food group. By offering your child a variety of foods, they are more likely to try new foods and to like more foods. Children learn from their parents, so it is no surprise that they are likely to mimic your food choices and physical activities. If they see you enjoying fruits, vegetables, whole grains as well as physical activities, your children are more likely enjoy them as well. Be a good role model for developing good health, physical skills and self-esteem by eating healthy and getting plenty of exercise.

Age Appropriate Fitness

Focusing your childs physical fitness on fun activities will increase your childs ability to move with confidence and competence. Exercise increases overall metabolism, builds a healthy heart and lungs, strong bones and muscles, and improves coordination, balance, posture and flexibility.

Infant
Encourage babies to explore activities that allow for reaching, rolling, sitting, crawling, pulling themselves up and walking. Tummy Time is the perfect opportunity for babies to practice lifting their heads and develop strong muscles. Placing toys just out of reach encourages babies to reach for the toys, assisting in physical development.

First Steps/Toddler
Support young toddlers mastery of walking by allowing them to be active! Play with them as they learn to run, hop, dance and throw. Have them chase bubbles or invent a silly walk – play becomes exercise. Remember to always provide encouragement to toddlers as they build self-confidence.

Preschool +
Preschoolers need plenty of time and space to run around and play. Taking your child to a playground or park is a great way to release energy and exercise! Encourage creative dancing and riding scooters and tricycles. Play Statues by playing up-tempo music. Have your child move while the music is playing and freeze into a statue when you pause it. Play outside with your child and teach hand-eye coordination by showing the basics of throwing, catching and kicking a large, soft ball.

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In The News:

March 18th, 2009 by admin

A Monthly Publication of Goddard Systems, Inc.April 2009

Parenting with Pruett, Kyle D. Pruett, M.D.

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Goddard Systems, Inc. Announces CITA Accreditation

March 17th, 2009 by admin

Goddard Systems, Inc., named the number one child care franchise company for the eighth year in a row by Entrepreneur magazine, is proud to announce that it has received company-wide accreditation from the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation (CITA).

Internationally recognized for accrediting top-quality schools within the United States and around the world, CITA evaluates quality, continuous improvement and student success. Recognition by the organization is highly coveted and rarely given to child care companies.

As the premier child care provider in the United States with a strong commitment to early childhood development and education, Goddard is pleased to have received this prestigious certification, said Joseph Schumacher, Chief Operating Officer at Goddard Systems, Inc. Parents look to Goddard for quality child care and CITA accreditation further emphasizes to the community that Goddard programs, from infant development to private kindergarten, have been reviewed by the experts and meet or exceed their expectations.

The first individual school to receive CITA SACS accreditation is the Goddard School located in Birmingham, Alabama.

Being part of the CITA accreditation process shows our willingness to be held accountable to the school community and to educational professionals, said Birmingham owner Kevin Hamby. CITA accreditation differentiates us from other early childhood education providers and demonstrates our enthusiasm for providing the best child care and education possible.

Comprising seven regional accrediting agencies, private school agencies and other educational service and regulatory agencies, CITA protects the public trust by ensuring schools reach high standards and act in a trustworthy manner. Goddard Systems, Inc. was found to meet all seven of CITAs accreditation quality standards including a research-based curriculum, teaching methods that enhance student learning, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

On March 30, 2009, Goddard Systems, Inc. will be presented with a certificate honoring this prestigious accomplishment at the AdvanceED Annual Conference in Chicago, IL. Goddard Systems, Inc. will continue to work
with CITA to set up protocol and an approval process for each of the Goddard schools nationwide.

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Welcome to The Goddard School

March 14th, 2009 by admin

The Goddard School is dedicated to providing an environment where teachers support the nurturing and learning children want and need, where children are offered the opportunity to develop their natural curiosity and creativity and where they can develop a lifelong love of learning.

Goddard School owners are committed to providing the best early childhood development experience for the children in their communities. They are available to their teachers and the children’s families every day.

The Goddard School will:

Offer a wide range of enriching activities to meet the needs of each child.
Focus on building a strong and balanced foundation of emotional, social, cognitive and physical skills for each child.
Offer multi-cultural and developmentally appropriate materials and equipment.
Provide a safe and nurturing environment.
Comply with Quality Assurance Reviews and parent surveys conducted by GSI.
Support the professional development of teachers and Directors through Goddard Systems University (GSU).
Offer open communication with families in an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect.
Offer curriculum resources to enhance the learning experience.

*Goddard Schools are operated by independent franchisees of Goddard Systems, Inc. – GSI.

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