The Goddard School of

Lakeville

952-232-6761
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
16189 Elmhurst Lane, Lakeville, Minnesota 55044

School Highlights

Before and After School
Indoor Gym
Tenured Teachers
Music Appreciation
Flexible Lunch Options
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
World Cultures
Low Ratios
Halo

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Lakeville, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. For families in Lakeville, Apple Valley, Rosemount, and Farmington seeking exceptional preschool or quality daycare, The Goddard School of Lakeville offers premier early childhood education. Our nurturing, play-based F.L.EX.® Learning Program includes daily STEAM activities, building a strong foundation from loving infant care through kindergarten readiness. Choose The Goddard School of Lakeville for trusted, educational childcare that prepares children for future success.

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 Mary Sue & Tom Owner

Tom and Mary Sue Walker are the proud onsite owners of The Goddard School in Lakeville. Now celebrating 10 school years, they remain dedicated to creating strong partnerships with families and fostering a school community where children feel valued, families feel supported, and teachers are empowered. Mary Sue holds a degree in Education from the University of St. Thomas and a Master’s in Organizational Leadership from St. Catherine University. Before opening the school, she served as Associate Dean of College Counseling at Providence Academy and as Associate Director of Admissions at St. Catherine University. Tom, a graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College, built his career in financial services before seeking the opportunity to put his customer service and business skills to work for himself. Together, their backgrounds in education, leadership, and business have been invaluable in guiding the school’s success.

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.

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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.

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First Steps

12 -20 m

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

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Toddlers

20- 30 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.

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Get Set

2.5 - 3 yrs

Little ones begin preschool routines and new ways of play, supporting all areas of continuous development.

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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.

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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

Our son comes home happy and excited to share about his day! We have been so impressed with the kindness of the staff, the creative things they do each day, and the communication.

Weston's Mother

Preschool Classroom

The teachers and staff are wonderful at the Goddard school. It’s a great place for kids to gain knowledge through fun activities and make friends while working together. Everyone at the school are very engaged with providing a safe and positive learning environment for the little ones and families. We also love that the Goddard School is big on helping build a better community.

Jonathan's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Our kiddo has thrived since starting at the Goddard school when he was 4. The teachers are kind and the administration is hardworking and communicative. You can tell this is their passion. They really care! I feel very lucky we have the Goddard School.

Amos's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Our daughter really enjoyed and learned a lot at Goddard School. They have fantastic team and great teachers!! Thanks to all of them!!

Mila's Mother

Toddler Classroom

We love everything about The Goddard School, from the amazing teachers & staff, the safety & security, the daily reports, the fun play based curriculum & so much more. We could not be happier ~ our 9 month old daughter loves it as well & is thriving developmentally!

Liora's Mother

Infant Classroom

The people make a place special. That is what Goddard has accomplished!

Julia's Mother

Toddler Classroom

This is a fun but at the same time structured environment for my three children. They are always happy when I drop them and pick them up which is important to me. They have learned so many things at this school and I feel like the teachers here truly cares about my children's educational needs. I would recommend this school to my friends and family without a doubt! There is no better place for young children to be than the Godard school in Lakeville.

Violet & Lincoln & Stella's Mother

Preschool Classroom

So far, we love it and it seems Maddie does too. We love the daily report card and photos we receive. The curriculum looks to be fun and engaging for Maddie, and it's been great to see her already learning and developing!

Madeleine's Mother

Infant Classroom