The Goddard School of Federal Way

This is our second time enrolling our two little ones at Goddard, and we truly love this place. We feel so lucky to have found a warm, structured, and safe environment that gives us complete peace of mind knowing our kids are in good hands. The staff and our son’s teachers have been wonderful—so caring and genuinely nurturing. Thank you, Miss Elvina, Miss Kay, and Miss Madison! And Miss Brittany for always making sure our boys are having the best days! Highly recommend Goddard Federal Way!

Amazing teachers and staff! They communicate quickly, keep you informed, and truly care about the kids. The front desk team is so welcoming. Special shout out to Ms. Faith and Ms. Christina- my daughter loves coming home and sharing her day with me. I love the creative ways they teach and the daily updates and videos. As a first-time school mom, I was nervous, but they made the transition so smooth. Highly recommend this school!

First things first, every morning you are greeted by teachers, directors and staff who are smiling and happy. They are not just paying attention to you, the parent, but most importantly your child. Checking in with them, making sure they’re happy and thriving beginning their day. If there are ever any issues it is easy to address them with this Team and you always come away feeling listened to. Our son started attending Goddard Federal Way last year. He had the pleasure of being taught by Miss Anjanette in the twos class. Under her care he learned how to express himself, communicate and how to socialize. His progression was fast and easy to see. It was truly a wonderful experience. He progressed naturally into the threes class. Currently he is under the amazing care of Miss Tayana and Miss Jae. I love seeing how much care they give our son. Even though the class is busy (they’re 3!) I always get the feeling at the end of his school day he was given the attention he needs and although the group is large, the care he gets feels individual. His progression during this time has been easy to see and most importantly, he and the other kids seem genuinely happy to be there.

Started around August and came from another daycare/school. We're so glad we moved our kids (4 and 2) to this school. The teachers have been wonderful especially Ms. Kristina and Ms. Faith!

As a mother, I couldn’t be happier with the experience my child has had at The Goddard School. From the very beginning, we’ve seen incredible growth in our son — not just academically, but also emotionally and socially. The school has gone above and beyond in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. I’m especially grateful for Ms. Tammy Burns and Ms. Kinnie, who bring so much care, patience, and dedication to the classroom every single day. It’s clear how much they love what they do, and my son absolutely adores them. He comes home happy and excited to share what he’s learned. One of the things I love most is how many fun and meaningful activities the school provides. There’s always something creative, educational, or social going on, and it’s helped my son build confidence and curiosity in such a natural way. A big thank-you as well to Principal Negar for her strong leadership, and to the amazing staff — Ms. Kayla, Ms. Fátima, Ms. Stephany, and Ms. Brittany — for their kindness and open communication. We always feel informed, supported, and truly part of the school community. We’re so thankful to be part of The Goddard School. It’s a wonderful place to start a child’s educational journey!