The Goddard School of

Novi
(Grand River)

248-938-0400
6:30 am - 6:00 pm
48600 Grand River Avenue, Novi, Michigan 48374

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Degreed Teachers
American Sign Language
Chess
Indoor Gym
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
Crash-Rated Fencing
Air Filtration Systems
Disinfectant Sprayer
Curis Duo

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Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Novi (Grand River), we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. The Goddard School of Novi (Grand River) serves Novi, Northville, South Lyon, and nearby areas. Our programs for infants to junior kindergarten nurture curiosity and a love of learning through play-based and inquiry-based activities. Our literacy-rich curriculum emphasizes social-emotional growth, creativity, critical thinking, and communication. With experienced teachers and a caring environment, we provide a strong foundation for your child’s lifelong learning journey.

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 Derick and Ms Bobbie Owners

Derick and Bobbie Doe are thrilled to provide families of the greater Novi community with high-quality early childhood education in a warm, safe and nurturing environment. As proud owners of The Goddard School of Novi (Grand River), they bring their deep commitment to early childhood education and community engagement to life every day. Inspired by their son’s experience at a Goddard School, Derick & Bobbie recognized the importance of a high-quality, nurturing, learning environment and made the decision to build The Goddard School of Novi to inspire more children to reach their full potential in their next steps in school and life. Their vision for the school is to be a cornerstone of the community, where children build a strong foundation for academic and social success while fostering a lifelong love of learning. They believe in supporting not just children but their families, creating a warm and inclusive environment where everyone feels like part of the Goddard family.

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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

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 love the staff and the structured curriculum, even for infants! We immediately felt a peace about sending our child to Goddard Novi and are so thankful for the opportunity to be a part of this community.

Lennon Olivia's Mother

Infant Classroom

Excellent communication, friendly staff, friendly teachers. Love the app and the daily photos and updates keep us in the loop on how our child is doing. Love that the owners are always on site daily and visible, extremely welcoming each day. The facilities appear clean and foster a good learning environment. School takes child safety seriously.

Zara's Father

Preschool Classroom

We have been extremely impressed with the security, friendliness of staff, and exceptional communication that has occurred during our time at Goddard. We enjoy the app updates that we get with what activities our daughter did for the day and the thoroughness of her diaper changes, feeding, and napping. We feel that the staff truly care for our daughter and are attentive to her needs.

Quinn's Mother

Infant Classroom

The Teachers and Staff love children and are dedicated to their health, happiness, and growth. The curriculum is expansive and includes all of the important developmental milestones. The building is also bright, inviting, and clean. We cannot say enough good things about The Goddard School Novi!

Connor's Mother

Toddler Classroom

The Goddard teaching and administrative staff provide and maintain a great environment to facilitate learning and development for the students in their care. Our daughter is very enthusiastic about interacting with her teachers and fellow students.

Danyelle Abigail's Father

Preschool Classroom

As a parent, I want my children to feel safe, cared for, loved and have fun when they are not with me. The Goddard team are genuine, thoughtful and have a passion for what they do. The daily reports are very thorough and I appreciate reading what they did/learned that day. My children still talk about the special visits & events, which is an added bonus!

Beckam & Mila's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

We recommend Goddard Novi every chance we get! They are constantly teaching the kids new things well beyond the learning milestones they will look for when they start kindergarten. Our children have been thriving at Goddard since 2020 and we really appreciate the staff and the teachers. Ownership is second to none and the new addition will be awesome!

Beau & Blair's Mother

Goddard Graduate

Goddard School is a professional learning experience with high-quality teachers and programs. I believe Goddard School is top-tier day-care and learning for Pre-School and Infants in the area.

Eva's Father

Pre-K Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

Air Filtration Systems

Air Purifying System

Crash-Rated Fencing

Curis Duo

Disinfectant Sprayer

Finger Guards

Gate Alarm

Non-Biometric Security Scanner

Outdoor Security Cameras

Parking Lot Bollards

Supervised Lobby Entry

Food and Nutrition

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language

Art History

Basketball Court

Chess

Dance

Degreed Teachers

Engineering

Handwriting

Indoor Gym

Interactive Whiteboard

Learning Technologies

Literacy Nook

Music Appreciation

Nutrition

Physical Fitness

Playground(s)

STEAM Cart/Computer Lab

Secondary Languages

Sports & Fitness

Tablets

Tenured Teachers

Wonder of Learning®

World Cultures

Yoga & Mindfulness

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Upcoming Events

December 16

Photos with Santa

4 - 6 PM
December 24

Winter Break

All Day
December 25

Winter Break

All Day
December 26

Winter Break

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.

GREAT START TO QUALITY

ENHANCING QUALITY

Great Start to Quality is Michigan’s system, which sets the quality standards and evaluates the quality of early care and education programs. Programs that participate in Great Start to Quality are implementing quality practices recognized by the State of Michigan.

August 2025 - August 2027

SECURE EDUCATION CONSULTANTS (SEC)

Secure Education Consultants is a company owned and operated by former US Secret Service Agents designed to help us take our safety and security to the highest level possible. SEC is a group of highly-skilled security and protection experts. The SEC team specializes in analyzing facilities, developing Emergency Preparedness Plans, and preparing faculty and staff to appropriately confront emergencies of all kinds.

February 2024

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