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.

  • 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

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

    Violet's Mother

    Toddler 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • We feel welcome there. Our child is thriving and we do not worry about him when in Goddard’s care.

    Sloane's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • We have had consistency with the teachers. We have felt our little one has learned so much from school with her classmates and teachers. She is always coming home having learned new things. We like there is a sense of routine.

    Lucille's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • I love Goddard teachers like family. They’ve been super reliable and loving. I couldn’t ask for a better daycare for my baby! Considering most of her days are spent there, it’s a huge relief knowing she’s in the best hands possible when not with us.

    Quinn & Baby's Mother

    Infant Classroom

  • We love The Goddard. The staff is wonderful. The teachers actually care about the children and are invested in helping them learn and grow.

    Jillian & Chloe 's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • A wonderful group of child educators. Gio has always loved his teachers and we know he’s safe and in great hands. We appreciate what each of you do and the countless hours that go into creating this incredible atmosphere for children. Thank you.

    Giovanni's Father

    Preschool Classroom

  • Could not be happier with our experience thus far. She is thriving and we appreciate the open communication with the teachers and staff

    Harper's Mother

    Infant Classroom

  • The staff and teachers are amazing and have made our nearly 4 years there a wonderful experience.

    Harper & Madelyn's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • Safety is a priority and how clean and organized it is. The staff are amazing.

    Aya's Mother

    Infant 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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