Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Grapevine across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Grapevine. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in Grapevine. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
Best Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurricular score in Grapevine. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
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The Goddard School of Grapevine is an NAEYC and Cognia-accredited center-based provider at 204 N Dooley St in Grapevine, TX, serving infants through Pre-K and summer camp (ages 4-9). The center is renowned in the Southlake area, earning Best Daycare and Best Private School recognition, with 4.9-star ratings from parents who consistently praise teacher communication and genuine care. Its curriculum emphasizes curiosity-driven, whole-child development through personalized lesson plans and student-centered exploration, complemented by diverse enrichment offerings including ASL, chess, music, yoga, and learning technologies. Premium pricing and subsidy non-acceptance limit access for lower-income families; prospective families should verify the current HHSC deficiency count before enrolling.
Safety7.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music8.0
Infant care9.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion8.0
Management8.0
Culture8.0
Class sizes6.0
Extracurriculars8.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Curiosity-driven, whole-child development approach nurturing a love of learning by encouraging children to explore, investigate, and discover. Uses personalized lesson plans and student-centered environments emphasizing independence and exploration.
Programs & activities: Serves infants through Pre-K plus Summer Camp (ages 4-9). Enrichment includes American Sign Language, art history, chess, dance, music appreciation, physical fitness, yoga & mindfulness, world cultures, secondary languages, and learning technologies.
What sets it apart: NAEYC Accreditation+ (2024-2029) and Cognia Accredited (2019-2029); multiple Best of Southlake awards including voted Best Private School. Hours Mon-Fri 7:00 AM-6:00 PM; hot lunch/catering and fresh snacks; security includes scanner, gate alarm, cameras, bollards, supervised lobby; degreed teachers and low ratios noted.
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Top 3 in Grapevine
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Best Infant Care
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Best Arts & Music
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Best Extracurriculars
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest extracurricular score in Grapevine. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.</span>
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