Ranked in the top 100 statewide across all North Carolina licensed childcare centers scored in our 2026 rankings.
#1 in Matthews
Ranked #1 overall across all 11 quality dimensions among every licensed childcare center in Matthews. This is the highest recognition we award in the city.
Best Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Matthews. This dimension evaluates facility maintenance, staff-to-child ratios, emergency preparedness, and parent-reported safety perceptions.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Matthews. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Matthews. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best Teacher Quality
Earned the highest teacher quality score in Matthews. This dimension reflects educator credentials, tenure, consistency, and the depth of praise parents direct at specific staff members.
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Matthews. This dimension captures warmth, emotional attunement, and the degree to which parents feel their child is genuinely loved and seen.
Best Extras
Earned the highest extras score in Matthews. This dimension captures standout features — specialty programs, extended hours, unique amenities, or community partnerships that set a center apart.
Full Ranking Detail
The Goddard School Matthews is a center-based childcare provider located in Matthews, NC. The center carries an average rating of 8.0 from user submissions. Limited public information is currently available about its specific programs, staff qualifications, or specialized offerings, and prospective families should contact the center directly for comprehensive details about curriculum, staffing, licensing status, and enrollment options.
Safety8.0
Curriculum8.5
Infant care7.5
Kindergarten readiness7.5
Teacher quality9.0
Compassion9.0
Management7.0
Culture8.0
Extracurriculars7.5
What parents say
“I can't say enough good things about The Goddard School in Matthews. They are a 5-star school and all the teachers and staff show why every day. It's very well run, the teachers really care about the kids, learning is made fun for the kids with a good balance between work and play. Safety and cleanliness are also top priorities, which helps put this overprotective mom at ease. My son is very happy there too - no complaints about going to his 'work' every day when I go to mine.”
“We absolutely love this school. Between the teachers, staff, and curriculum - so happy we found them!!!!”
“We love our Goddard teachers! My son has grown so much with the love and compassion shown by the school.”
“Teachers, administration, facilities are all top notch. We feel completely at ease dropping our kids off every morning knowing they are in good hands.”
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Top 100 in NC
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#1 in Matthews
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Ranked #1 overall across all 11 quality dimensions among every licensed childcare center in Matthews. This is the highest recognition we award in the city.</span>
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Best Safety
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<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Best Safety</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest safety score in Matthews. This dimension evaluates facility maintenance, staff-to-child ratios, emergency preparedness, and parent-reported safety perceptions.</span>
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Best Curriculum
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<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Best Curriculum</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest curriculum score in Matthews. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.</span>
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Best Infant Care
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<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Best Infant Care</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest infant care score in Matthews. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.</span>
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Best Teacher Quality
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<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Best Teacher Quality</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest teacher quality score in Matthews. This dimension reflects educator credentials, tenure, consistency, and the depth of praise parents direct at specific staff members.</span>
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Most Compassionate
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<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Most Compassionate</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest compassion score in Matthews. This dimension captures warmth, emotional attunement, and the degree to which parents feel their child is genuinely loved and seen.</span>
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Best Extras
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<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Best Extras</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest extras score in Matthews. This dimension captures standout features — specialty programs, extended hours, unique amenities, or community partnerships that set a center apart.</span>
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