The Goddard School of

Medina

763-392-5260
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
345 Clydesdale Trail, Medina, Minnesota 55340

Proudly Accredited by:

School Highlights

Catering
Finger Guards
Flexible Lunch Options
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
Gate Alarm
Halo
Indoor Gym
Non-Biometric Security Scanner
Outdoor Security Cameras

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Medina, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. Welcome to The Goddard School of Medina! We are right on the border of Medina and Plymouth on Highway 55 and County Road 101, next to Target. We are a premium, private preschool offering high-quality childcare for infants through pre-k in a safe, clean, and nurturing environment. Our inquiry-based curriculum supports creativity, confidence, and whole-child development. Schedule a tour today and discover the Goddard difference for your family.

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.

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 Lisa and Aaron On-Site Owners

Lisa and Aaron are thrilled to be able to provide The Goddard School’s outstanding educational program to the children and families of the Medina community. Their vision for opening a Goddard started with a desire to not only provide children with a consistent, nurturing, and top notch early educational experience but also to provide families with a joyful and meaningful experience for their family’s early childhood years. Lisa and Aaron also aim to be the best for their team by focusing on hiring only the best early childhood educators and investing in their development and engagement, ultimately, creating a great culture and environment for staff, children, and families!

Meet The Team

Discover Our Classrooms

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

Infant

6 w - 16 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.

Toddlers

16 - 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.

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.

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.

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.

Additional Programs Offered

Summer Fun

Our summer program is an exciting extension of the school year filled with lots of outdoor play and fun learning adventures!
Special Programs

We enhance our play-based curriculum with a range of enrichment programs designed to fit your child’s interests.

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What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

We feel our children are safe due to jess, Sam, and Lisa. Very warm and comforting.

Ainsley & Millie & Baby's Father

Toddler Classroom

The entire team there is fantastic! From the teachers, to the directors, to the owners, everyone is so kind and genuine. It actually feels like family for us. We have close relationships with almost everyone there. Our kids have grown to be amazing human beings that’s to their guidance. We absolutely love it there!

RJ & Arlo's Father

Pre-K Classroom

Great school and awesome teachers who care!

Zoe & Cameron's Mother

Toddler Classroom

10/10 Fantastic teachers and staff at Goddard Medina, clean and high quality environment, fun events and curriculum, excellent communication and onboarding, etc. Best daycare!

Eliana & Easton's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Great attention for curriculum. Commitment to my child’s specific engagement style and nutrition needs.

Jakob's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Medina Goddard has been a wonderful place for our kids. They treat our kids so well and they love all their teachers. They care and always have the best interest for my children.

Harrison & Sullivan's Father

Preschool Classroom

Goddard Medina has been a game changer for our toddler! On the first day, he was so excited that he gave hugs to all his new friends and teachers and that has really been an indication of how happy we are with this school. Since enrolling at Goddard, his development and communication skills have taken flight. The curriculum is amazing and provides ample opportunity to learn through fun activities. Also, the teachers are personable, educated and incredibly gifted at their job. We love Goddard!

Harrison's Mother

Toddler Classroom

The school has wonderful teachers top to bottom. They challenge my children in age appropriate meaningful ways and it's wonderful to see the strides they have made. Recently we went to our oldest's kindergarten orientation and we felt she had been very well prepared to take the next step in her scholastics as many of the "things your child will be able to do AFTER kindergarten" she is already working on at Goddard School.

Charles & Ava's Father

Pre-K Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

Explore all the features and programs found at our local School.

Health and Safety

Finger Guards

Gate Alarm

Halo

Non-Biometric Security Scanner

Outdoor Security Cameras

Supervised Lobby Entry

Food and Nutrition

Catering

Flexible Lunch Options

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Enrichment and Environment

Indoor Gym

Playground(s)

Tenured Teachers

Wonder of Learning®

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

December 5

Wear flannel

All Day
December 9

Hat day

All Day
December 10

Wear green

All Day
December 12

Wear festive socks

All Day

Care You Can Trust

The Goddard School is proud to be recognized for our commitment to quality care and early learning! These accolades reflect our dedication to providing a safe, nurturing and enriching environment for every child.

PARENT AWARE

4 Star

As a Parent Aware program, we complete additional training beyond basic licensing requirements. Programs can earn up to a four-star rating based on the use of research-based practices, helping families easily see the quality of care we provide.

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