The Goddard School located at 801 Earp Street in Holly Springs has recently earned the Five Star Child Care License. The State of North Carolina has a rating system for all licensed childcare centers. One star is the lowest rating and Five stars is the topmost rating. Top rated schools have well-qualified teachers and maintain desirable class sizes. Other requirements of top rate preschools include multi-cultural books and toys, and high-class health and safety practices.

“We are proud to earn this top honor and be recognized for our commitment to reach the highest professional standards”, said Nandita Upadhyaya, owner of The Goddard School located at 801 Earp Street in Holly Springs. “This recognition demonstrates to our community that children in our program receive the best possible care and learning experiences. Our management and faculty have earned this achievement by performing their very best every day.”

The Goddard School has also earned the top rate Standing Ovation award as recognized by Metro Magazine readers who voted Goddard Schools the top rated Preschools in the Triangle. The schools are earning a reputation for being the best choice for early childhood development wherever they operate throughout the Raleigh-Durham market.

The Holly Springs location opened in March 2008. The school accommodates 136 children, ages 6 weeks to 6 years. Parents are encouraged to drop in for a tour or call Nandita Upadhyaya at the school at 919-552-3196 to arrange for a personal appointment.

Recently named the number one Childcare Franchise in the United States, by Entrepreneur magazine, for the eighth consecutive year (January 2009) and one of the Top 200 Franchise Systems (in worldwide sales), by Franchise Times, for the second consecutive year (October 2008); Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI) is expanding The Goddard School® network throughout the United States. Headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, GSI currently licenses 320+ franchised schools with more than 40,000 students in 37 states. With a successful system in place and dedicated franchisees, GSI has achieved its initial goal as the acknowledged leader in franchised childcare. The company now has its sights on the next level — recognition as the premier childcare provider in the United States.

For more information about the Goddard School at Holly Springs, please visit:

http://www.goddardschool.com/Schools/Holly-Springs-NC/Schools.gspx