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The Goddard School of Apex

Updated 2026-07-20 · 1,089 reviewed · 117 listed · Scored from 30 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(30) 80 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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The Goddard School of Apex
Services
Daycare & Boarding, Grooming Services, Training Programs
Reviews
30

What recent reviews say

Most families report consistently positive experiences with engaged teachers, structured enrichment activities, and clear communication. One parent described a conflict with leadership that led to a CPS complaint, raising concerns about how the school handles disagreements with families.

Praised for
  • attentive, caring staff
  • strong curriculum and learning outcomes
  • clear parent communication
  • clean and well-organized
  • low teacher turnover
Watch-outs
  • CPS complaint filed by school during parent disagreement
  • used parental conflict as leverage
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Best for: Families in Apex or Durham seeking full-day care with strong academics and parent communication.
Think twice if: One parent reported filing a CPS complaint after a disagreement with leadership; weigh the risk of escalated conflict.

Strengths

  • Low teacher turnover and experienced staff
  • Structured enrichment curriculum (music, dance, yoga, ASL)
  • Strong parent communication and daily feedback
  • Children excited to attend and transition well to kindergarten

Worth knowing

  • Teachers named Ms. Kelli and Ms. Syarra praised for impact on learning and kindergarten prep
  • Staff explicitly avoid turnover so teachers retain experience with children
  • Daily verbal feedback provided to parents on child's day
  • Classes organized by age (infant, toddler, twos, bridge, preschool, pre-K)

What reviews say by service

Daycare & Boarding
Children thrive, show measurable learning, excited to attend daily, report strong kindergarten readiness.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.74 average across the 88 daycare & boarding businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 34% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 89
Review volume 65
Review recency 90
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
29
4
0
3
0
2
1
1
0

Opening hours

Monday
07:00-18:00
Tuesday
07:00-18:00
Wednesday
07:00-18:00
Thursday
07:00-18:00
Friday
07:00-18:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed
Infant programToddler programTwos programBridge programPreschool programPre-K programWonder of Learning curriculumAmerican Sign Language

Credentials claimed:Child Care Aware, Best of BusinessRate Apex Best of 2025, North Carolina Rated 5

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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Common questions

Does the school serve families outside Apex?
Yes, the school lists Durham, NC as a service area alongside Apex.
What ages does Goddard accept?
Infant, toddler, twos, bridge, preschool, and pre-K programs.
How often do parents hear from teachers?
Parents report receiving daily verbal feedback about their child's day from staff.

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Last updated 2026-07-20