The Goddard School of

Woodbury - Settlers Ridge

School Phone Number: 651-368-7500

, School Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

School Address: 645 Settlers Ridge Parkway, Woodbury, Minnesota 55129

School Highlights

Zono
Physical Fitness
Dramatic Arts Space
Finger Guards
Gate Alarm
Playground(s)
Handwriting
Yoga & Mindfulness
Outdoor Security Cameras

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Woodbury - Settlers Ridge, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. COMING SOON - FALL 2025! Welcome to The Goddard School of Woodbury (Settlers Ridge)! Our premium, private preschool offers high-quality childcare for infants through kindergarten in a safe, clean, and nurturing environment. We also offer care for school-age children, before and after care, and a fun, enriching summer program for year-round learning and growth. With a inquiry-based curriculum, enhanced playgrounds, and advanced learning centers, we support creativity and confidence.

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 Mr. Rick & Ms. Shannon Owners

Rick and Shannon are thrilled to be able to open their second location within Woodbury and to be able to offer more families the The Goddard School’s outstanding educational program within the community that they live and love. Their vision for opening a Goddard started with a desire to not only provide children with a consistent, nurturing, and top notch early educational experience but also to provide families with a joyful and meaningful experience for their family’s early childhood years. Rick and Shannon also aim to be the best for their team by focusing on hiring only the best early childhood educators and investing in their development and engagement, ultimately, creating a great culture and environment for staff, children, and families!

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 - 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

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

The staff are caring, engaging, and wonderful, and there is little to no turnover. The programming is great and intentional, but above all, the staff truly love my child, and that’s just the best.

Alexander's Mother

Infant Classroom

Our daughter likes the school, everyone is very kind and supportive, teachers and staff.

Negat's Father

Kindergarten Classroom

Our child is so happy there and so well cared for. This is by far the best experience we’ve ever had. She is learning so much and making great friends.

Kendra's Mother

Preschool Classroom

We feel very comfortable putting our daughter in Goddard’s care. The facility is so clean and well staffed. I love that everyone knows us. It feels like a great community. And as a new mom who works, I really love being able to just talk about mom stuff with the staff. I have so little time for friendship, but that connection and being able to talk about parenthood is so comforting.

Audrey's Mother

Infant Classroom