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The Goddard School of Apex - Green Level West

Updated 2026-08-20 · 2,523 reviewed · 136 listed · Scored from 31 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(31) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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The Goddard School of Apex - Green Level West
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Reviews
31

What recent reviews say

Families report four years of engagement and consistent enthusiasm from staff who treat them like family. Teachers provide daily curriculum breakdowns with photos, owners are visibly present and responsive, and children arrive excited each day. Two enrollees disputed refund policies after withdrawal before attendance, citing conflicting verbal and written terms; the business retained fees both times, creating concern around transparency.

Praised for
  • attentive, caring staff
  • strong curriculum and learning outcomes
  • responsive owners on-site
  • welcoming, safe environment
  • kids excited to attend
Watch-outs
  • refund disputes and misleading enrollment policies
  • unclear or contradictory fee communication
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Best for: Families seeking long-term Apex daycare with on-site owner oversight and hands-on teacher engagement.
Think twice if: Previous enrollees reported refund denials after pre-attendance withdrawal; verify fee and refund policies in writing before enrollment.

Strengths

  • NC Level 5 rated and Cognia accredited
  • owners present and actively engaged
  • structured, developmentally aligned curriculum
  • staff know and greet all children by name

Worth knowing

  • NC Rated Level 5 and Cognia accredited
  • owners on-site and actively involved
  • staff provide daily curriculum updates with photos
  • staff recognize all children by name across classrooms
  • healthy snacks provided; families bring lunches
  • facility described as new and thoughtfully designed

What reviews say by service

Daycare & Boarding
Strong curriculum, attentive staff, and safe environment; two families disputed refund policies after withdrawal.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.73 average across the 111 daycare & boarding businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 36% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 78
Review volume 65
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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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 classroomTwos classroomBridge classroomPreschool classroomPre-K classroomWonder of Learning curriculumAmerican Sign Language

Credentials claimed:Cognia Accredited, North Carolina Rated Level 5, Child Care Aware

Operating:twenty years as on-site owners; opened first center in 2005

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

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Common questions

Do teachers send daily updates?
Yes. Reviewers report receiving daily curriculum breakdowns with photos of their child's activities.
What grades does the school serve?
Infant through pre-K classrooms. Their website lists Bridge and Toddler programs as well.
What is the refund policy for withdrawal before attendance?
Two enrollees reported disputes: the school retained both a $200 registration fee and $1700 first-month deposit after pre-attendance withdrawal, citing paperwork terms that conflicted with verbal representations. Confirm refund terms in writing before enrollment.

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Last updated 2026-08-20