At The Goddard School of Grand Rapids (Southwest), we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. Our team is committed to providing the best care for children 6 weeks to 6 years old. Our family-owned and operated school has been inspiring joyful, confident learners for 10 years within the Grandville & Byron Center Communities! With our Wonder of Learning curriculum and highly qualified teachers, we foster inquiry-driven, play-based learning in a fun, safe, and enriching environment. Schedule a tour today to experience The Goddard Difference!
Our extraordinary educators shape your child’s experience, creating a fun and engaging learning environment with personalized lesson plans focused on whole-child development.
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.
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.
The Goddard School’s high-quality educational programming is designed to ignite curiosity and fuel a lifelong love of learning.
From infants and toddlers to pre-K, kindergarten and beyond, our classrooms are designed specifically with your little one’s needs in mind.
Everyone is phenomenal! They truly go above and beyond to provide the best care.
I have not met one teacher who does not make both my girls smile. This team genuinely cares about every child that walks through the door and builds a relationship with them. They are apart of the good days and bad days and never complain. I would absolutely lost without this entire staff as they are such a huge part of our family in helping raise our girls.
On three separate occasions, our family chose Goddard. While each of their experiences were uniquely their own - all three of our children benefited a great deal from the school’s caring staff and robust curriculum.
Goddard has far exceeded our expectations! Eli is thriving there and the teachers are all incredible.
I strongly believe that the Goddard School is one of the best early childhood education centers to send your child. The teachers put so much effort and energy into providing an educational and loving environment. I would not send my kids anywhere else.
Goddard provides a safe, secure, and fun environment where you can feel confident as a parent that your child is in good hands.
- The staff are so kind, well trained and love my son as their own. They are always there to answer questions and give advice when needed. - The program and curriculum has helped my son excel in so many ways. - The facility is always clean and well kept both inside and outside. - I always feel safe dropping off my son. - Goddard has given us a new community of friends.
This school is absolutely amazing. Our son has done nothing but thrive since starting at this location. The staff is top notch. They are extremely supportive and the communication is amazing.
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