Awards Earned

Top 100 in Texas

Among the top 100 childcare centers statewide — a distinction earned by fewer than 1% of licensed centers across Texas.

Top 10 in Plano

Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Plano. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.

Best Teachers

Earned the highest teacher quality score in Plano. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.

Best Curriculum

Earned the highest curriculum score in Plano. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.

Most Compassionate

Earned the highest compassion score in Plano. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.

Best Infant Care

Earned the highest infant care score in Plano. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.

Full Ranking Detail

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The Goddard School of Plano at 1111 H Ave Ste 100 is a NAEYC-accredited center serving infants through kindergarten with a play-based, research-backed curriculum. Plano parents consistently report an organized, education-focused environment where teachers demonstrate genuine care and maintain superb daily communication about children's development. The center's track record of preparing children academically and socially for kindergarten entry reflects its structured approach, though families should note that premium tuition is not subsidized. As part of the Goddard franchise, quality may vary by individual owner location.

Safety8.0

Curriculum9.0

Art / Music8.0

Infant care9.0

Kindergarten readiness9.0

Teacher quality9.0

Compassion9.0

Management8.0

Culture8.0

Class sizes5.0

Extracurriculars8.0

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Top 100 in Texas

<a href="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/texas/dallas-fort-worth/plano/the-goddard-school-of-plano/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px;padding:18px;background:#FFFBF0;border:1px solid #EDD97A;border-radius:10px;max-width:420px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"> <img src="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/badges/rank-100-state.jpg" alt="Top 100 in Texas - The Goddard School of Plano - Plano, TX" width="80" height="80" style="border-radius:8px;flex-shrink:0;" loading="lazy"> Top 100 in Texas Among the top 100 childcare centers statewide — a distinction earned by fewer than 1% of licensed centers across Texas. </a>

Top 10 in Plano

<a href="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/texas/dallas-fort-worth/plano/the-goddard-school-of-plano/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px;padding:18px;background:#FFFBF0;border:1px solid #EDD97A;border-radius:10px;max-width:420px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"> <img src="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/badges/rank-10-city.jpg" alt="Top 10 in Plano - The Goddard School of Plano - Plano, TX" width="80" height="80" style="border-radius:8px;flex-shrink:0;" loading="lazy"> Top 10 in Plano Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Plano. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring. </a>

Best Teachers

<a href="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/texas/dallas-fort-worth/plano/the-goddard-school-of-plano/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px;padding:18px;background:#FFFBF0;border:1px solid #EDD97A;border-radius:10px;max-width:420px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"> <img src="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/badges/dim-teacherq.jpg" alt="Best Teachers - The Goddard School of Plano - Plano, TX" width="80" height="80" style="border-radius:8px;flex-shrink:0;" loading="lazy"> Best Teachers Earned the highest teacher quality score in Plano. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms. </a>

Best Curriculum

<a href="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/texas/dallas-fort-worth/plano/the-goddard-school-of-plano/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px;padding:18px;background:#FFFBF0;border:1px solid #EDD97A;border-radius:10px;max-width:420px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"> <img src="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/badges/dim-curriculum.jpg" alt="Best Curriculum - The Goddard School of Plano - Plano, TX" width="80" height="80" style="border-radius:8px;flex-shrink:0;" loading="lazy"> Best Curriculum Earned the highest curriculum score in Plano. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage. </a>

Most Compassionate

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Best Infant Care

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