The Pandemic's Impact on Children's and Their Parents' Sleep
October 23, 2020
Dr. Kyle Pruett, Clinical Professor of Child Psychiatry at Yale Medical School and member of The Goddard School’s Educational Advisory Board, explains the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the sleep habits of both young children and their parents. Here, he provides tips for parents and children to stay well-rested during these times.
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The Goddard School to Open Alexandria Location in Early 2021
October 17, 2020
There’s a new Goddard School coming to the Alexandria, VA area. Taruna and Rahul Jain saw a need for high-quality early childcare in the northern Virginia area after living there for 20 years. The new owners, who are excited to open their School’s doors in early 2021, have been working hard to provide a healthy, safe and caring environment with flexible schedules designed with families in mind.
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The Goddard School is Now Open in Chattanooga
October 14, 2020
The Goddard School has officially opened in Chattanooga, TN and is now enrolling. The new School offers parents in the community peace of mind knowing there’s an option for their children to safely return to the classroom in a nurturing environment.
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The Goddard School Featured on Midday Maryland
October 8, 2020
GSI’s president and CEO Dennis Maple, and The Goddard School’s medical advisor, Dr. Jack Maypole of Boston Medical Center, spoke with WMAR’s (ABC-2 Baltimore) Elsa M. about how Goddard is helping parents prepare their children for a safe and healthy return to childcare.
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Lessons from the Classroom! Doctors Share Advice for Parents about Childcare and School
October 8, 2020
Dennis Maple, GSI’s president and CEO, and Dr. Jack Maypole, medical advisor for The Goddard School, spoke with KEYE (CBS Austin) to share some of the health and safety protocols parents should look for when considering a childcare center, and what procedures Goddard has been implementing to help keep students safe.
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The Best Water Tables for Kids, According to Experts
October 5, 2020
Lee Scott, chairperson of The Goddard School’s Educational Advisory Board, recently weighed in on ways that water tables support different types of play. In this article, Lee discusses how water is ideal for sensory play, as children enjoy the different textures of water and sand.
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Keeping Schools Going and Children Learning Despite the Pandemic
October 5, 2020
Dennis Maple, GSI’s president and CEO, and Dr. Jack Maypole, medical advisor for The Goddard School, sat down with WUSA-9 (Washington D.C.) to talk about how Goddard is continuously working to keep children in our Schools as safe as can be.
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The Goddard School to Open Kent Location in 2021
October 2, 2020
There is a new Goddard School location coming to Kent, OR in 2021! The new 10,200-square-foot School spans two stories and has space for 138 students to have fun learning in a healthy, safe and caring environment. The health and wellbeing of children is always The Goddard School’s top priority, which is why this location will feature a ZONO disinfecting machine to help keep learning materials germ-free.
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Doctor, Education CEO Share ‘Best Lessons Learned’ from Pandemic for Parents, Children
September 30, 2020
GSI’s President and CEO Dennis Maple, along with The Goddard School’s medical advisor, Dr. Jack Maypole of Boston Medical Center, sat down with CBS 58 (Milwaukee) to share the ways Goddard is working to create a culture of safety in Schools in an effort to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and keep children healthy.
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The “Best Lessons” We are Learning to Keep Our Schools Moving Forward and Enable Children to Continue Learning
September 30, 2020
Dennis Maple, GSI’s president and CEO, and Dr. Jack Maypole, medical advisor for The Goddard School, recently spoke with ABC 10 about the safety protocols parents should be looking for in childcare centers, how Goddard is doing our part to help keep children safe, and more.
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Should We Worry about Children's Mental Health during COVID?
September 29, 2020
Dr. Kyle Pruett, Clinical Professor of Child Psychiatry at Yale Medical School and member of The Goddard School’s Educational Advisory Board discusses the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on children’s emotional health. He also provides tips for parents on how they can keep their children’s mental health moving in the right direction during this time
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Planning Commission Approves Development Plan for Future Goddard School
September 15, 2020
The Bentonville, AR Planning Commission recently approved a development plan for a future Goddard School. The 9,500-square-foot School will be located at 3703 S.W. H Street.
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The Goddard School of Blaine, ME Opens Doors
September 14, 2020
The Goddard School of Blaine, MN officially opened its doors on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. Owner Mike Sokol and members of the MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The new School, which will serve 150 students, features five outdoor playgrounds and an indoor multipurpose room for children to have fun in while learning.
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Some Child Care Centers in Idaho Start to Rebound in Pandemic
September 11, 2020
As childcare centers across Idaho start the process of reopening, Rick Antl, franchisee of The Goddard School located in Meridian, ID, talks about the challenges brought on during the pandemic and the uptick his School has seen in enrollment as area businesses begin to reopen.
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Help Your Child Have a Successful Remote School Year with These 5 Things
September 9, 2020
Lee Scott, childhood education expert and chairperson of The Goddard School Educational Advisory Board, weighed in on this hot topic, commenting on the VIVO Height Adjustable Workstation and how it gives children options based on how they like to work.
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Teachers Reveal the Big Ways Their Classrooms Have Changed This Fall for the Pandemic
September 8, 2020
Dr. Craig Bach, Vice President of Education for Goddard Systems, Inc., details The Goddard School’s increased health and safety procedures. Specifically, he highlights the new pick-up/drop-off and lunch procedures.
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Preschools are Getting Creative to Engage the Youngest of Orange County’s Learners
September 4, 2020
Parina Mehta, owner of The Goddard School located in Lake Forest, CA, outlines her School’s health and safety procedures designed for the wellbeing of students amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Mehta highlights changes her School has made, such as consistently sanitizing toys, finding new takes on traditionally collaborative projects and moving classes outdoors when possible.
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7 Ways to Support Your Kid's Teachers in This Unprecedented School Year
August 27, 2020
Lee Scott, childhood education expert and chairperson of The Goddard School Educational Advisory Board, talks about how a thank-you note or card from a student can do wonders to boost teachers’ morale.
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Chicago’s South Loop Neighborhood Welcomes The Goddard School
August 12, 2020
The Goddard School of Chicago (South Loop), IL recently opened its doors. The three-story building includes a rooftop playground and a covered multi-purpose room. The location officially opened July 20.
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Waivers, Limited Class Sizes, and “Indoor Shoes” Are Just Some of the Ways Private Preschools are Planning to Reopen in the Fall
August 10, 2020
Dr. Craig Bach, Vice President of Education for Goddard Systems, Inc., explains how The Goddard School implemented strict health and safety protocols. These include pick-up/drop-off procedures, social distancing rules and flexible scheduling.
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Everything You Need for Remote Learning (for Every Type of Kid)
August 6, 2020
Lee Scott, childhood education expert and chairperson of The Goddard School Educational Advisory Board, outlines the products that help children get the most out of the remote learning experience.
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How to Go "Back to School" During the COVID-19 Pandemic
July 31, 2020
Jennifer Jipson, Ph.D., a member of The Goddard School Educational Advisory Board, explains how playful learning at home can contribute greatly to children’s educations. Things you have around the house, such as board games, can do wonders in teaching children about things like math while also helping to develop their social-emotional intelligence.
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Separation Worries Could Be Significant as Schools Reopen
July 29, 2020
Dr. Kyle Pruett, Clinical Professor of Child Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine and a member of The Goddard School Educational Advisory Board, outlines a few pieces of advice for parents as they prepare to send their children back to school. Among other nuggets of wisdom, Dr. Pruett suggests practices school routines such as sitting for circle time and learning songs.
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The Best Toys for Three-Year-Olds — That Even Your Angsty Threenager Will Love
July 27, 2020
Dr. Jack Maypole, member of The Goddard School Educational Advisory Board, provides insights on which toys best meet the developmental needs of three-year-olds. A well-respected and successful pediatrician, Dr. Maypole’s many years of treating children of all ages make him the go-to expert on this subject.
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Few Black-Owned Businesses Get Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans
July 16, 2020
The Goddard School located in Middleton, MA, which is owned by African Americans Johann and Mark Hunter, secured a PPP loan during the pandemic. The School is one of the few minority-owned businesses in the Middleton area to do so.
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Thousands of NYC Daycares Reopen with Added Precautions
July 13, 2020
Rami Singh, franchisee of The Goddard School located in Manhattan (Murray Hill), NY, explains the new health and safety procedures at the School. These include social distancing practices and the onboarding of additional staff to help enforce the new protocols.
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What Experts Think About Reopening Schools
July 13, 2020
Lee Scott, childhood education expert and chairperson of The Goddard School Educational Advisory Board, provides insight on how parents can prepare for the fall semester of school. She specifically touches on talking to children about wearing face masks.
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Do Babies Understand Facial Expressions? Experts Explain
July 7, 2020
Jennifer Jipson, Ph.D., member of The Goddard School Educational Advisory Board, expounds on facial expressions at various stages of infancy. She also identifies emotions infants feel at these stages and how parents can identify these emotions.
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Expert Tips For Teaching Your Kids to Speak Up Against Racism
July 2, 2020
Jennifer Jipson, Ph.D., and Lee Scott, members of The Goddard School Educational Advisory Board, recommend a few different books that teach children the beauty of diversity. They say that Whose Toes Are Those? by Jabari Asim and Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox are great for younger children.
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How the Pandemic Affects Young Children’s Emotional Health
June 25, 2020
Dr. Kyle Pruett, Clinical Professor of Child Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine and a member of The Goddard School Educational Advisory Board, says that the pandemic can negatively impact children’s emotional health. He explains what signs to look for and how to help prevent those problems.
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The Best Toddler Toys to Get Kids Through the Terrible Twos
June 25, 2020
Dr. Jack Maypole, a clinical associate professor of pediatrics at Boston University School of Medicine and a member of The Goddard School Educational Advisory Board, highlights which toys are best for two-year-olds. He also explains the importance of playful learning and how encouraging children’s interests is the key to true learning.
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The Goddard School Brings Play-Based Learning to Noblesville, IN
June 24, 2020
The Goddard School located in Noblesville (Union Chapel Road) announces its grand opening. After seeing her daughter thrive at another Goddard location, franchisee Katy Bird decided to bring Goddard’s play-based learning program to the Noblesville community.
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Here's When Your Toddler Will Really Get Into Pretend Play, According To Experts
June 16, 2020
Lee Scott and Dr. Jack Maypole, members of The Goddard School Educational Advisory Board, weigh in on the importance of pretend play. Pretend play, or dramatic play, can help children build learning skills as well as social and emotional skills.
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The Best Playhouses for Kids, According to Experts
June 4, 2020
Helen Hadani, Ph.D., an expert in early childhood and creativity development and a member of The Goddard School Educational Advisory Board, explains how playhouses can foster pretend play. Dr. Hadani helps design and evaluate products that promote children’s curiosity and love of learning, making her the go-to expert on this subject.
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How Parents Can Help An Anxious Kid
June 4, 2020
Dr. Kyle Pruett, Clinical Professor of Child Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine and a member of The Goddard School Educational Advisory Board, explains how introducing a child’s fears to him or her in a controlled environment can help him or her develop coping mechanisms when the child is actually in that situation (slides 15 and 16).
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Goddard Systems VP Explains Importance of Reputation Management
May 27, 2020
In an article about Lexus gaining a partner in online reputation management, Paul Koulogeorge, the vice president of Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations for Goddard Systems, Inc., provides insight on the importance of maintaining a positive reputation online.
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In Business with Mom: Q&A with Goddard School Franchisees
May 11, 2020
In honor of Mother’s Day, the International Franchise Association’s blog highlighted Goddard School franchisees who are business partners with their moms. Tim and Susan Hoy from The Goddard School of Hillsborough, NJ and Erin Goulet and Lissa Knox from The Goddard School of Snohomish, WA discuss what it is like working together as a family.
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Take an Active Approach to Reputation Management in the Digital Age
May 5, 2020
Paul Koulogeorge, the Vice President of Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations for Goddard Systems, Inc., discusses the main challenges of online reputation management and provides solutions, touching on topics such as private Facebook groups, niche review sites and more authentic reviews.
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Goddard Systems, Inc.’s CEO Featured in Savoy Magazine
April 27, 2020
Savoy Magazine honored Dennis Maple by including him in its 2020 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America list.
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Social Geek Radio Congratulates Goddard Systems, Inc.’s CEO on His Recent Honor
April 8, 2020
The Franchise News Podcast congratulated Dennis Maple on being named one of Savoy Magazine’s 2020 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America (3:30).
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3 Power Brands on How to Win at Franchise Growth
March 18, 2020
In a recent interview with 1851 Franchise, Dennis Maple, president and CEO of Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI), discussed the company’s growth plans for 2020. 1851 Franchise has identified GSI as a franchise company with a unique growth strategy.
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The Goddard School Looks to Become the Neighborhood School in Stratfield
February 26, 2020
The Goddard School located in Fairfield, CT, recently opened. Franchisee Kim Sherman said that the School already has 40 students, which includes a few who haven’t been born yet. According to Sherman, many enrolled families are from the immediate area, which makes the School feel like a neighborhood fixture.
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Goddard VP Sets Sights on These Top Marketing Trends in 2020
January 27, 2020
In a recent Forbes article, Paul Koulogeorge, vice president of marketing, advertising and PR for Goddard Systems, Inc., discussed the top five marketing trends businesses should consider incorporating into their strategies for 2020 and beyond.
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Fifteenth Goddard School in Massachusetts Coming Soon
January 25, 2020
The first Goddard School located in Worcester, MA, will open soon as noted in this article. The 11,000-square-foot building will replace a bus and trolley maintenance facility that had been in operation since 1936. Sally Lo, the School’s on-site owner, said she is "extremely excited to bring The Goddard School to this community."
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Goddard’s STEAM Focus Provides a Fun Learning Experience
January 23, 2020
In her article for The Hechinger Report, Jackie Mader explores STEM learning in early childhood education. Mader highlights The Goddard School’s STEAM curriculum and the F.L.EX.® Learning Program, which guide children to learn through play.
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Plans Submitted for New Goddard School in Shelton, CT
January 21, 2020
A new Goddard School location is proposed for Fountain Square in Shelton, CT. The plans were submitted to the planning and zoning commission in January.
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GSI Places in Top 100 of Entrepreneur’s 41st Franchise 500 Ranking
January 2020
More than 1,100 franchises were considered in Entrepreneur’s 41st annual Franchise 500 ranking, and GSI ranked number 88 on the list. Read the full story here >
The Goddard School Hits High FUND Score
The Goddard School has a Frandata FUND score of 930, one of the highest in the industry. FUND, the franchise credit score, is known as a strong predictor of a franchise brand’s future performance and is a key indicator for prospective franchisees who are looking to invest in an established and growing brand.
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The Goddard School Starts 2020 Strong with Major Industry Recognitions
January 2020
Franchisees agree that The Goddard School is a great choice. Franchise Business Review, a franchise market research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction, has ranked The Goddard School number one in franchisee satisfaction for the third consecutive year and has also named GSI “best in category.” The ranking is based on Franchise Business Review’s annual franchisee satisfaction survey conducted in August 2019.
Most recently, Franchise Business Review named The Goddard School a top franchise in the firm’s top 200 best franchises of 2020. This is the eighth year that our brand has earned this distinguished achievement. Franchise Business Review provides the only rankings and awards for franchise companies based solely on actual franchisee satisfaction and performance.
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Catching Parents' Eyes Is the Best Way to Earn Students at Eden Prairie Preschools
January 15, 2020
Hetal Agrawal, a franchisee who is in the process of opening The Goddard School located in Edina, MN, was recently quoted in an article about preschools in her local community. Hetal plans to hold her first pre-enrollment event in February 2020.
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The Goddard School Located in Georgetown, TX Is Now Open
January 14, 2020
The Goddard School located in Georgetown, TX opened January 2, 2020. More than 180 children from six weeks to six years old will attend the preschool and experience its unique play-based learning curriculum. They will also provide before- and after-school programs and summer camp programs for elementary children.
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GSI’s President and CEO, Dennis Maple, Featured in Black Enterprise
January 9, 2020
President and CEO Dennis Maple was interviewed by Black Enterprise, a premier investing, business and wealth-building resource for African Americans, as part of its C-suite interview series. In this article, Dennis talks about his goals for diversity and business growth, as well as giving advice for prospective franchisees.
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The Goddard School Is Featured on Fundera’s List of Best Daycare Opportunities for 2020
January 8, 2020
Fundera, a resource for small businesses, recently published its recommendations for the best daycare opportunities for prospective franchisees to investigate in 2020, and The Goddard School is listed as second on its list of 14.
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