The Goddard School of

Brooklyn Park

4.6 (43 reviews)

School Phone Number: 763-424-9555

, School Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

School Address: 9295 Zane Avenue N., Brooklyn Pk, Minnesota 55443

School Highlights

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Yoga & Mindfulness
Art History
Catering
Computers
EPA-Approved Cleaning Products
On-Site Cook
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
Outdoor Security Cameras
Secondary Languages

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Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Brooklyn Park, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. At The Goddard School of Brooklyn Park we serve families in the surrounding Brooklyn Park area and our program is designed to inspire a lifelong love of learning. Through a blend of academic readiness, hands-on discovery, and nurturing care, we help children build the foundation they need for success in school and life. Our highly trained teachers create a safe, engaging environment where your child can grow socially, emotionally, and intellectually—at their own pace.

The Goddard Difference

Goddard is more than just a preschool. With a proven track record of academic and social excellence, we've earned the trust of countless happy families who have seen their children exceed expectations and step into the world with confidence and compassion.

Curriculum

Our education program, Wonder of Learning^®, is the most innovative and well-researched on the market. It was created by early childhood development experts to empower children to explore their natural curiosity.

Expert, Caring Teachers

Our extraordinary educators shape your child’s experience, creating a fun and engaging learning environment with personalized lesson plans focused on whole-child development.

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Leading with Curiosity

The Goddard School’s high-quality educational programming is designed to ignite curiosity and fuel a lifelong love of learning.

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Meet Erin On-Site Owner

Meet your On-Site Owner of The Goddard School® in Brooklyn Park, Erin Hutcheson. She brings over 10 years of experience in early childhood education, with a background spanning infancy through pre-kindergarten as well as school leadership and management. Erin has completed a blend of coursework in Community Psychology and Early Childhood Education, as well as Business Administration, providing a well-rounded foundation for her role as a school leader. Erin is passionate about creating a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment where children develop a lifelong love of learning. As a hands-on leader, she values building strong, individual connections with students, families, and educators to support a collaborative and thriving school community. Outside of school, Erin enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and taking walks with her two rescue dogs.

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Classrooms & Programs

From infants and toddlers to pre-K, kindergarten and beyond, our classrooms are designed specifically with your little one’s needs in mind.

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Infant

6 w - 12 m

In the Infant program, our teachers provide your baby with all the cuddles and care they need with opportunities to begin exploring the world around them.

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Toddlers

12 - 24 m

As your little one rapidly develops physically and cognitively, our Toddler classroom is where their natural curiosity is fostered and their budding skills are nurtured.

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Twos

2 - 2.5 yrs

In the Twos classroom, experienced, caring teachers guide your child through playful exploration, helping navigate big emotions while providing hands-on learning experiences that nurture their innate curiosity.

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Bridge

2.5 - 3.5 yrs

As your child continues to gain independence, build self-care skills and learn more about themselves, the Bridge classroom provides the support they need to thrive in a preschool setting.

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Preschool

3 - 4 yrs

In our Preschool classroom, your child starts their journey into a cooperative learning environment where they can discover interests and learn in a more structured setting.

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Pre-K

4 - 5 yrs

As your child prepares for Kindergarten, our Pre-K classroom offers exciting opportunities to develop important skills, make new friends and explore the world around them.

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

Explore all the features and programs found at The Goddard School of Brooklyn Park.

Health and Safety

EPA-Approved Cleaning Products
Finger Guards
Gate Alarm

Outdoor Security Cameras
Supervised Lobby Entry

Food and Nutrition

Catering
Flexible Lunch Options
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

On-Site Cook

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language
Art History
Computers

Degreed Teachers
Handwriting
Learning Technologies
Music Appreciation
Nutrition
Physical Fitness
Playground(s)
Secondary Languages
Sports & Fitness
Tablets
Wonder of Learning®
Yoga & Mindfulness

What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

Our son loves it there! He usually gets dropped off without any issues/crying/separation anxiety. The teachers all genuinely care about the children and it shows on a daily basis.

Mason's Father

Twos Classroom

Uma has had a wonderful experience with her teachers and all the folks working at Goddard. Every teacher and staff member knows each child's name and says hello. She has grown by leaps and bounds since starting school and is excited to go every morning.

Uma's Mother

Toddler Classroom

The Goddard School has been apart of our family since 2015! This school is a wonderful community for students and it's been a joy to watch our kiddos grow up there. Thank you, Goddard team!

Liam & Samuel's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

The Goddard School in Brooklyn Park is by far one of the best schools in the neighborhood. The teachers and administration are wonderful—caring, professional, and truly invested in the children’s growth. It has been a great learning environment, and my daughter enjoys every moment she spends there. It’s a warm, friendly, and welcoming community. I’m grateful for all they do, and I truly love them all.

Saydah's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

My kids are happy, learning and safe. All the staff care, are attentive and interested in the children. Every space is always clean, organized and well cared for.

Weston & Cameron & Reid Robert's Mother

Bridge Classroom

Great ownership who is responsive and flexible. The center has allowed us to be flexible with schedules, provides great teachers, and truly cares about our children's experience at their school.

Nora & Xander's Mother

Toddler Classroom

We love the care provided to our one year old. His teaches are patient, caring , and flexible with his day to day care. They establish a solid routine with him and communicate well with us on how he is doing throughout the days.

Sonny 's Mother

Infant Classroom

The staff is wonderful in the infant room. The director is also very friendly and involved as she greets the kids by name every morning. We also like that they send pictures of the fun things the infants are doing throughout the day. We have loved it so far!

Vivian's Mother

Infant Classroom