Size114 children licensedIn the middle half for Seattle centers, where the middle half licenses 43–121. Measured across 576 Seattle centers, 2026-08-17.
Approachplay-based
In the program’s own words
“Visit your local Goddard School to learn more about our play-based approach to learning and the costs associated based on your individual needs.”
goddardschool.com, August 2026
Who runs it
ChainThe Goddard School
OwnerSycamore PartnersFranchisor (Goddard Systems) acquired by private-equity firm Sycamore Partners in June 2022. Individual schools are franchisee-owned; the brand/franchisor is PE-owned. prnewswire.com
The Goddard School runs 10 licensed locations in Seattle.
Nothing was cited, so there is nothing to correct.
Most serious
Nothing was cited at any visit on file.
Washington DCYF publishes the licensor’s own observation and a risk level for every citation it issues at a licensing visit, with the inspection report attached as a PDF.
The Goddard School of Woodinville hasn’t published
Cost, sick and biting policies.
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