The Goddard School of

Grand Rapids - Knapp's Corner

School Phone Number: 616-208-9292

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

School Address: 2911 Knapp Street NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525

School Highlights

World Cultures
Physical Fitness
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
Handwriting
Summer Camp
Literacy Nook
Music Appreciation
Nutrition
Yoga & Mindfulness

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Grand Rapids - Knapp's Corner, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. We believe every child has a world of extraordinary awaiting them. Whether it's after a day at Goddard or years after graduation, we lay the foundation for their bright future. We're not just educators – we're here to inspire, celebrate, and support everything that makes them shine. We proudly serve families in Grand Rapids, Rockford, Forest Hills, and East Grand Rapids, offering high-quality early childhood education and care. Now enrolling for infant care, toddler, preschool, pre-K, and more.

Where They Start Matters

We nurture your child’s unique potential by encouraging their natural curiosity so they’re prepared to confidently take on the world.

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.

Your Child’s Education

Children are extraordinary little scientists who have lots of questions about everything. Our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning^®, harnesses children’s innate curiosity and encourages them to explore the world around them as they learn through play.

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 Sean & Whitney Owner

Sean and Whitney are the Owners of the Goddard School located in Grand Rapids (Knapp's Corner). Whitney graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Hospitality Business and before opening the Goddard School had a career in Sales and Event Management for Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park and the JW Marriott Grand Rapids. Sean graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in Business Management and worked in Outside Sales for a traffic control company. As parents of 8 year-old daughter, Eila, and 4 year-old, Iris, Sean and Whitney understand the importance of creating a safe, nurturing environment and want the Goddard School to be a child's home away from home. Both Sean and Whitney were born and raised in the Grand Rapids area and look forward to giving back to the community by educating it's future leaders. Sean and Whitney look forward to welcoming you to the school and introducing your family to the amazing faculty!

Meet The Team

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 - 3 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.

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Summer at Goddard

Summer at Goddard is all about capturing the carefree feeling of the season. Your child will learn, play and grow in a safe, familiar environment with expert teachers guiding them as they explore, make friends and build confidence.

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

Explore all the features and programs found at The Goddard School of Grand Rapids - Knapp's Corner.

Health and Safety

Air Filtration Systems
Crash-Rated Fencing
Finger Guards

Non-Biometric Security Scanner
Outdoor Security Cameras
Parking Lot Bollards
Supervised Lobby Entry
Water Filtration System
Zono

Food and Nutrition

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Enrichment and Environment

Art History
Dance
Engineering

Handwriting
Interactive Whiteboard
Learning Technologies
Literacy Nook
Music Appreciation
Nutrition
Physical Fitness
Playground(s)
Secondary Languages
Sports & Fitness
Wonder of Learning®
World Cultures
Yoga & Mindfulness

What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

We can't wait for your review! In the meantime, hear from another family about why they love their Goddard village.

"We feel so grateful for The Goddard School^® and its teachers and school leaders! Our child has absolutely loved each day from the very beginning. He has grown so much socially, emotionally and academically. The balance of 1-on-1 and whole group activities is perfect. And we really appreciate all the pictures with lesson summaries so that we can discuss with our son and reinforce at home."