The Goddard School of
Grand Rapids
(Cascade)

School Phone Number: 616-954-7550
, School Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
School Address: 1544 Macnider Road SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546

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School Highlights

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  • Air Filtration Systems Air Filtration Systems
  • All Organic Foods Served All Organic Foods Served
  • American Sign Language American Sign Language
  • Art History Art History
  • Biometric Entry Device Biometric Entry Device
  • Catering Catering
  • Chess Chess
  • Computers Computers
  • Degreed Teachers Degreed Teachers
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Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Grand Rapids (Cascade), we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. Say “goodbye” to daycare and hello to safe, nurturing, learning environments at every age. Our highly trained, caring staff will create fun learning classroom and preschool environments, preparing them to be elementary school ready. All with the convenience of full day, year-round availability in the Forest Hills School District to ensure continuity and consistency of care for your child right in the heart of Cascade.

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 Kellie

Meet Kellie Owner

Welcome to The Goddard School located in Grand Rapids! I am proud to be the on-site owner and love being a part of The Goddard School Family. I graduated with my Bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University. My goal is to provide the highest quality education and care in a warm loving and safe environment where every child feels valued. I opened the school in 2008 to be a part of a business that positively affected the development of happy and confident young children. My husband and I have learned from our own four children how greatly important quality Early Childhood is to their foundations as they experience later years in school and life.
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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 - 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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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Health and Safety

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Food and Nutrition

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Enrichment and Environment

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Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

  • December 5
    Pizza Friday!
    All Day
  • December 8
    Winter Sensory
    All Day
  • December 9
    Final Collection Day Toys for Tots
    All Day
  • December 10
    Clean Juice Available Every Wednesday
    All Day

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