The Goddard School of

Rochester

507-816-8500
6:30 am - 6:00 pm
2364 Valleyhigh NW, Rochester, Minnesota 55901

School Highlights

American Sign Language
Antimicrobial Treatments
Child Learning Kitchen
Crash-Rated Fencing
Zono
Custom Key Code Entry
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
Indoor Gym
Yoga & Mindfulness

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Rochester, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. We know that a lifelong love of learning is developed at a young age and is a key determiner of future success. The Goddard School of Rochester will prepare your child for success in school and life through nurturing their cognitive and social-emotional skills with our exceptional faculty and learning environments. We will inspire children to love learning and be good citizens, while preparing them to be school ready, life ready, and career ready.

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 Callie Owner

Callie Voelz is the owner of The Goddard School of Rochester, MN. Callie graduated from Byron High school and went on to college at Winona State University and graduated with a Bachelors in Education with an Early Childhood Specialty. She left her 12 year career in Real Estate to pursue her dream of owning a Goddard School. Before working in real estate Callie worked Retail management and taught 6th grade for several years. Callie currently lives in Mantorville with her husband Kyle and 2 children Harper & Max and their dog Mingo. When she’s not working she enjoys being with her family at their cabin and golfing. She is so excited to bring The Goddard School to Rochester and use her experience and education to provide the best experience possible for students, families and staff.

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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 - 16 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

12 - 18 m

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

Toddlers

16 - 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.

Get Set

2.5 - 3 yrs

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

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

Summer Fun

Our summer program is an exciting extension of the school year filled with lots of outdoor play and fun learning adventures!
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 Goddard School! I feel really good about not only the care they receive but also the education that comes along with it. It feels really good to be at a center where our son constantly asks us when he gets to go back and both of our children never want to leave when it's time to be picked up. I love seeing all the pictures of all the things they did throughout the day. I can't say it enough that we truly love Goddard School and are so happy!

Takoda & Taysom's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Amazing and caring staff. Great communication with families.

Ezra's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Very happy with staff, building, and how excited our child is to go to Goddard!

James's Mother

Twos Classroom

We are so impressed with our experience so far! Our children are genuinely so happy to go every day and we never once have had to worry about the care they receive. We know they’re not only being watched closely, but they’re learning so much already at such a young age.

Parker & Callum's Mother

Infant Classroom