Grand Rapids (Southwest) Reviews & Recognition

The love and commitment of our Goddard families inspires us every day. To help make each child’s learning experiences the best they can be, we are always happy to listen when parents share their expectations. Here’s what our families have to say.

  • The Goddard School is a home away from home for our boys. I am so thankful for their attention to detail in every matter of child development and not to mention the extra effort they put into making memorable childhood experiences.

    Graham & Max's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • Goddard has far exceeded our expectations! Eli is thriving there and the teachers are all incredible.

    Eli's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • Everyone is phenomenal! They truly go above and beyond to provide the best care.

    James's Mother

    Infant Classroom

  • 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.

    Mallory & Ellie's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • 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.

    Milan & Gianni's Mother

    Infant Classroom

  • TGSOGR SW is hands down the very best place to have a child attend. We felt how special it was the very minute we walked in for our tour. We couldn’t have asked for better people to be part of Giovanni’s upbringing, and we are so very grateful to have had the opportunity to be part of The Goddard Family.

    Giovanni's Father

    Pre-K Classroom

  • The teachers my kids have had the pleasure of learning from are some of the best. They truly care about my kids wellbeing, growth and overall opportunity to learn from them. The overall school is ALWAYS clean, welcoming environment, safe and looking for ways to improve an already top tier school.

    Addilynn & Finn's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • The transition to starting daycare is tough as first time parents, but the entire team at Goddard made the transition so much easier for us, and most importantly for our daughter! It really felt like we had a team of people who care about our daughter like we do, and that made things so much easier.

    Mackenzie's Mother

    Infant Classroom

  • - 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.

    Gabriel & Julian's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • I have had 2 children go through the Goddard School. What resonates with me is the windows moments. The times during pick up, where I stop outside and watch the interactions happening in the classroom. I have only ever been impressed. The level of engagement and care for the children is significant. I can't speak highly enough of the team at the Godsard School.

    Boone & Edison's Father

    Pre-K Classroom

  • Great place, teachers and leadership really care about what they do and listen to the parents. Could not recommend more. Thank you Goddard SW!

    Siena's Father

    Toddler Classroom

  • Staff are amazing and there’s a clear care for your child as well as continued focus on improving!

    John Patrick & Kennedy's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • The teachers at the Goddard school strive to provide a fun and safe environment for my kiddos. I can see their genuine excitement and love each day.

    Milan & Gianni's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • Goddard has a program which encourages your child's learning and the school consistently hires staff who care about your child.

    Jillian & Chloe 's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • We feel completely comfortable leaving our son here. We know he is cared for and learning so much! The teachers are so patient and understanding.

    Noah's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • Great teachers and staff who care about your kids like they are their own.

    Brooks's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • I feel the teachers have been amazing at every level. They really create great bonds with the children.

    Lila's Father

    Pre-K Classroom

  • The teachers are invested in our daughter. It feels like they are so in tune with our families every move and it shows in the care our daughter receives.

    Nora's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • The Goddard family has been so great to us! We consider them part of our family because we would not be the parents we are today without them. Each and every person at our school has made a huge impact on us. We are eternally grateful! ??

    Quinn & Blake's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • We love Goddard. EJ and Everly are both thriving. Our experience compared to our previous center is beyond expectations.

    Emerson Joseph & Everly Rae's Mother

    Infant Classroom

  • Great school with excellent teachers that take the care, education, and development of their students personally. Our daughter continues to blossom into an intelligent humble human being. Thank you!

    Ellie's Father

    Toddler Classroom

  • I love how excited my kiddo gets to come to Goddard. He has a great relationship with his teachers and I can tell he feels safe with them based on his demeanor and interactions with staff. The school is always clean and well kept and doesn't have that diaper smell to it many other daycares do. Since attending Goddard, my kids don't get as sick as they used to at their previous daycare which is huge.

    Joseph & William's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • All the teachers are fantastic and I can tell they care about the kids. Our daughter is always excited to “go to school!”

    Mackenzie's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • From cleanliness to the tenure of a good portion of the educators, Goddard is the leader in early childhood development.

    Giovanni's Father

    Pre-K Classroom

  • Consistently compassionate caregivers. Great communication. Clean. Structured days.

    Violet's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • They are attentive, proactive and are diligent in educating ands ensuring our daughter gets the best possible experience.

    Adalyn & Hayes's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • Great leadership, engaged teachers, safe environment, good curriculum

    Lila's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • Goddard has been exceptional in every possible way. They are extremely communicative throughout the day by sending mulitple pictures and notes of my child's day. Whenever I walk in the baby, there typically aren't any babies crying (they're baby whisperers I swear) and all the babies seem happy and content. I would highly recommend Goddard daycare!

    Hugh's Mother

    Infant Classroom

  • The teachers/staff at Goddard are the best and we know this because we left to go to a center close to our home and within a month were calling to get back in! The education my kids have received at Goddard has really put them on a path to success in school and I'm so grateful!

    Leone & Marian & Roslynn's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • Our son has been able to transition so smoothly to your school which has been in large part because of the incredible staff support. He is comfortable and thriving while there which has given us such peace of mind.

    Ezra & Cora's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • Friendliness, cleanliness, how happy my child is going to and coming back from school. How nicely the rooms are kept up.

    Gia's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • The owners, administration and teachers run a phenomenal school. They are excellent communicators, always informative and friendly. It is a clean, organized and welcoming environment for both parents and children. Curriculum and associated learning activities are age appropriate, engaging and fun. It will be a sad day when our second son graduates Pre-K and we say goodbye to The Goddard School of GR (SW) after 7 amazing years.

    Owen & Hayes's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • I love the philosophy and curriculum at Goddard. I feel confident that my boys are in a safe, nurturing, and fun learning environment. I appreciate the daily updates and pictures.

    Dominic & Giovanni's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • The amazing staff, dependability, education and best of all, the care

    Everett & Brantley's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • Great place with lovely people and teachers. My daughter goes to Goddard Grandiville, I am really happy and have tried a couple of other daycares before coming here. The daycare is clean, the staff is professional and good at communicating with parents. 10/10

    Siena's Father

    Toddler Classroom

  • Kind teachers, fun learning atmosphere, community involvement, clean and modern facility, inclusive and diverse activities and lessons.

    Lila's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • The Goddard School is another home to our family. It feels safe, clean, and fun. My children have thrived here over the last seven years.

    Rosie & Frankie's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • The Goddard School has provided a nurturing, safe environment for my children to learn and grow from infancy through PreKindergarten. The teachers genuinely care about my children and support me as a parent. The administrators listen to and implement my feedback and try to make every parent, student, teacher and visitor feel important, valued and loved.

    Boone & Edison's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • Very professional, organized, take great care of our kids and invest in their well-being.

    Graham & Max's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • Excellent, clean facility. Caring staff. We also enjoy the fun events like the Christmas pageant, the Halloween trunk or treat, bike day in the summer, and all the fun days in between.

    Vivian's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • The curriculum and the focus on social emotional learning and passionate and engaging staff create a nurturing learning environment.

    Harper & Madelyn's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • Goddard is well-run and the teachers are tentative and genuine. We are thrilled to have enrolled our son at Goddard.

    Ronan's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • The teachers and staff are all so great. Harrison looks forward to school. He has grown so much in the year he has been going to the Goddard School. Thank you to the entire staff and teachers.

    Harrison's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • The staff, curriculum, communication, and care is top notch! We are so happy we found you when looking for childcare for our first and continued care for both our boys

    Oliver & Elliot & Jack's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • The teachers and staff are very kind and caring towards our child. The curriculum is very thought out for the children so that they are prepared for when they start kindergarten. Our child is always kept busy and very well cared for. He loves it there.

    Giovanni's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • Always loved the curriculums, even at a young age. Appreciate the incorporation of extracurriculars like yoga or music. Thankful for the school's willingness to continually work with my son and my family through behavioral or developmental concerns.

    Taj & Kade's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • When walking in I notice immediately how clean everything is. The fact the building doesn't have carpet helps so much. Looking into the classrooms, you see the walls filled with color and artwork and pictures the students have worked on. Teachers are incredibly friendly and helpful. They want to be on the same page as you with your students. Since coming to Goddard, my children have shown a massive improvement in their speaking/vocabulary and the knowledge of the world around them.

    Joseph & William's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • Great curriculum, beautiful facility, caring and fair teachers, variety of cultural and educational activities

    Lila's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • I have loved the atmosphere and the progress my son has made in his short time attending.

    Alarik J's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • Goddard has a high standard of quality ranging from the people that are employed, early learning that is taught, cleanliness, and overall welcoming feel. Our boys have loved Goddard and there’s no better feeling than knowing your kids are safe, learning, and looking forward to being there.

    Owen & Hayes's Father

    Preschool Classroom

DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

The Director of the Year Award is given to a Goddard School director who illustrates educational leadership, is a mentor to other faculty members at the School and helps create an atmosphere that encourages children to experience the most genuine form of learning.

January 2016 - January 2017
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