The Goddard School of

Blaine

763-275-9797
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
12612 Central Avenue NE, Blaine, Minnesota 55434

Proudly Accredited by:

School Highlights

American Sign Language
Basketball Court
Yoga & Mindfulness
Catering
Zono
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
Music Appreciation
Halo
Handwriting

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Blaine, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. We believe children deserve the best chance for success in school and in life, and that begins with a high-quality early childhood education from loving teachers. We put children first in all that we do from how we designed our facility, to the daily operations. We would love to share our school with you!

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 Michael Owner

Mike and Nini Sokol are the owners / onsite operators of The Goddard School of Blaine, our communities 2020-25 Reader’s Choice #1 Preschool. They believe that children deserve the best chance for success in school and in life, and that begins with a high-quality early childhood education from loving teachers. They started the preschool with a vision to put children first in all that they do while creating a safe, loving, and enriching school where every child can thrive. Mike received his MBA from Carlson, and Nini her finance degree from St. Thomas. They live in Blaine with their 3 children: Isaac, Asher and Elin. Mike’s experience as an educator includes: adult learning at Best Buy and the U of MN, and non-profit experience in primary and secondary education. Mike and Nini are actively involved in Blaine through: Rotary, board of directors and coaches for youth sports, and sponsors for 5x Blaine youth sports. Mike and Nini look forward to welcoming you to our Goddard family!

Meet The Team

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 - 10 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.

First Steps

10 m - 16 m

We support and encourage children to confidently explore and develop new skills, language and ideas.

Toddlers

16 m - 28 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.

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

Before and After School

Make busy mornings and afternoon commutes a little easier with our before- and after-school program!
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

I have nothing but good things to say about The Goddard School. The owner, teachers, and staff are all amazing. They want nothing but the best for our children. They put out children health and safety first and the curriculum is the best. For example, my two and a half year old is counting in Spanish. I was in awe. The Goddard School is like family to us and we love the Goddard School.

Marie's Mother

Preschool Classroom

The owner, directors, and teachers are all so wonderful! They treat everyone like part of the family and work so well together, ensuring a safe and fun learning environment for my kids! I love how much outdoor time and free play the kids get. And they learn so much! My kids are excited to come every day.

Cash & Stella's Mother

Preschool Classroom

From leadership down the staff is amazing. They know all the parents and kids names the second they walk in the door. Kids are well taken care and well loved everyday. My child looks forward to going to school and doesn’t want to leave when I pick him up.

Leland & Betsy's Mother

Toddler Classroom

From day one, the Blaine Goddard School has treated my girls like their own. It feels so good to be able to drop them off and know they are cared for as well as at home. In addition to that, the transparency of the administration is unbeatable. We love our school.

Eleanor & Luciana's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

The Goddard staff is so kind to our son me makes it easy to trust them with him everyday. His time at Goddard has shown how much he can grow and learn and the transition out will be very hard.

Luka's Father

Pre-K Classroom

Not only are our girls getting a great early childhood education, but we're treated like family by the owner, staff, and teachers. We recommend to anyone who is looking. Truly love this school.

Lennon & Ophelia's Father

Pre-K Classroom

We have loved our time at Goddard. The warm welcome every morning is a great way to start the day, especially when our little one has a tough time at dropoff. We've been blown away by the excellent communication from teachers and directors alike. We love the daily updates and the fun variety of activities and learning that our child gets every day.

Wyatt & Walker's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Goddard School of Blaine has shown itself to be a safe place with loving teachers + staff. Regular communication and updates as well as family/parent events help validate this trust.

Thekla & Nicholas's Mother

Infant Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

Biometric Entry Device

Finger Guards

Gate Alarm

Halo

Iris Scanner

Parking Lot Bollards

Supervised Lobby Entry

Zono

Food and Nutrition

Catering

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language

Basketball Court

Handwriting

Indoor Gym

Music Appreciation

Nutrition

Outdoor Classroom

Physical Fitness

Playground(s)

Robotics

Rock Wall

Secondary Languages

Tenured Teachers

Wonder of Learning®

World Cultures

Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

December 10

Winter Festival

4:30 - 6:30 PM
December 15

Cozy PJ Day

All Day
December 16

Santa Hat or Elf Hat Day

All Day
December 17

Dress in Holiday Colors

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.

PARENT AWARE

4*Highest Possible Rating

As a Parent Aware program, we complete additional training beyond basic licensing requirements. Programs can earn up to a four-star rating based on the use of research-based practices, helping families easily see the quality of care we provide.

July 2025

READER'S CHOICE - LIFE PUBLICATIONS

This award recognizes the best preschool and childcare as voted in the Life Publications Reader's Choice Awards.

December 2021 - December 2026

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