Grand Rapids (Southwest) Reviews & Recognition

The transition to starting daycare is tough as first time parents, but the entire team at Goddard made the transition so much easier for us, and most importantly for our daughter! It really felt like we had a team of people who care about our daughter like we do, and that made things so much easier.

Mackenzie's Mother

Infant Classroom

I have had 2 children go through the Goddard School. What resonates with me is the windows moments. The times during pick up, where I stop outside and watch the interactions happening in the classroom. I have only ever been impressed. The level of engagement and care for the children is significant. I can't speak highly enough of the team at the Godsard School.

Boone & Edison's Father

Pre-K Classroom

Staff are amazing and there’s a clear care for your child as well as continued focus on improving!

John Patrick & Kennedy's Mother

Toddler Classroom

The teachers at the Goddard school strive to provide a fun and safe environment for my kiddos. I can see their genuine excitement and love each day.

Milan & Gianni's Mother

Preschool Classroom

We feel completely comfortable leaving our son here. We know he is cared for and learning so much! The teachers are so patient and understanding.

Noah's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Goddard is very well run. The facility is clean, the teachers are exceptional, and the communication is strong.

Ronan's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Great teachers and staff who care about your kids like they are their own.

Brooks's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

I feel the teachers have been amazing at every level. They really create great bonds with the children.

Lila's Father

Pre-K Classroom

The teachers are invested in our daughter. It feels like they are so in tune with our families every move and it shows in the care our daughter receives.

Nora's Mother

Preschool Classroom

The Goddard family has been so great to us! We consider them part of our family because we would not be the parents we are today without them. Each and every person at our school has made a huge impact on us. We are eternally grateful! ??

Quinn & Blake's Mother

Toddler Classroom

We love Goddard. EJ and Everly are both thriving. Our experience compared to our previous center is beyond expectations.

Emerson Joseph & Everly Rae's Mother

Infant Classroom

Great school with excellent teachers that take the care, education, and development of their students personally. Our daughter continues to blossom into an intelligent humble human being. Thank you!

Ellie's Father

Toddler Classroom

I love how excited my kiddo gets to come to Goddard. He has a great relationship with his teachers and I can tell he feels safe with them based on his demeanor and interactions with staff. The school is always clean and well kept and doesn't have that diaper smell to it many other daycares do. Since attending Goddard, my kids don't get as sick as they used to at their previous daycare which is huge.

Joseph & William's Mother

Preschool Classroom

All the teachers are fantastic and I can tell they care about the kids. Our daughter is always excited to “go to school!”

Mackenzie's Mother

Toddler Classroom

From cleanliness to the tenure of a good portion of the educators, Goddard is the leader in early childhood development.

Giovanni's Father

Pre-K Classroom

Consistently compassionate caregivers. Great communication. Clean. Structured days.

Violet's Mother

Toddler Classroom

They are attentive, proactive and are diligent in educating ands ensuring our daughter gets the best possible experience.

Adalyn & Hayes's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Great leadership, engaged teachers, safe environment, good curriculum

Lila's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Goddard has been exceptional in every possible way. They are extremely communicative throughout the day by sending mulitple pictures and notes of my child's day. Whenever I walk in the baby, there typically aren't any babies crying (they're baby whisperers I swear) and all the babies seem happy and content. I would highly recommend Goddard daycare!

Hugh's Mother

Infant Classroom

The teachers/staff at Goddard are the best and we know this because we left to go to a center close to our home and within a month were calling to get back in! The education my kids have received at Goddard has really put them on a path to success in school and I'm so grateful!

Leone & Marian & Roslynn's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Our son has been able to transition so smoothly to your school which has been in large part because of the incredible staff support. He is comfortable and thriving while there which has given us such peace of mind.

Ezra & Cora's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Friendliness, cleanliness, how happy my child is going to and coming back from school. How nicely the rooms are kept up.

Gia's Mother

Toddler Classroom

The owners, administration and teachers run a phenomenal school. They are excellent communicators, always informative and friendly. It is a clean, organized and welcoming environment for both parents and children. Curriculum and associated learning activities are age appropriate, engaging and fun. It will be a sad day when our second son graduates Pre-K and we say goodbye to The Goddard School of GR (SW) after 7 amazing years.

Owen & Hayes's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

I love the philosophy and curriculum at Goddard. I feel confident that my boys are in a safe, nurturing, and fun learning environment. I appreciate the daily updates and pictures.

Dominic & Giovanni's Mother

Preschool Classroom

The amazing staff, dependability, education and best of all, the care

Everett & Brantley's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Great place with lovely people and teachers. My daughter goes to Goddard Grandiville, I am really happy and have tried a couple of other daycares before coming here. The daycare is clean, the staff is professional and good at communicating with parents. 10/10

Siena's Father

Toddler Classroom

Kind teachers, fun learning atmosphere, community involvement, clean and modern facility, inclusive and diverse activities and lessons.

Lila's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

The Goddard School is another home to our family. It feels safe, clean, and fun. My children have thrived here over the last seven years.

Rosie & Frankie's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

The Goddard School has provided a nurturing, safe environment for my children to learn and grow from infancy through PreKindergarten. The teachers genuinely care about my children and support me as a parent. The administrators listen to and implement my feedback and try to make every parent, student, teacher and visitor feel important, valued and loved.

Boone & Edison's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Very professional, organized, take great care of our kids and invest in their well-being.

Graham & Max's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Excellent, clean facility. Caring staff. We also enjoy the fun events like the Christmas pageant, the Halloween trunk or treat, bike day in the summer, and all the fun days in between.

Vivian's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

The curriculum and the focus on social emotional learning and passionate and engaging staff create a nurturing learning environment.

Harper & Madelyn's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Goddard is well-run and the teachers are tentative and genuine. We are thrilled to have enrolled our son at Goddard.

Ronan's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

The teachers and staff are all so great. Harrison looks forward to school. He has grown so much in the year he has been going to the Goddard School. Thank you to the entire staff and teachers.

Harrison's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

The staff, curriculum, communication, and care is top notch! We are so happy we found you when looking for childcare for our first and continued care for both our boys

Oliver & Elliot & Jack's Mother

Toddler Classroom

The teachers and staff are very kind and caring towards our child. The curriculum is very thought out for the children so that they are prepared for when they start kindergarten. Our child is always kept busy and very well cared for. He loves it there.

Giovanni's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Always loved the curriculums, even at a young age. Appreciate the incorporation of extracurriculars like yoga or music. Thankful for the school's willingness to continually work with my son and my family through behavioral or developmental concerns.

Taj & Kade's Mother

Preschool Classroom

When walking in I notice immediately how clean everything is. The fact the building doesn't have carpet helps so much. Looking into the classrooms, you see the walls filled with color and artwork and pictures the students have worked on. Teachers are incredibly friendly and helpful. They want to be on the same page as you with your students. Since coming to Goddard, my children have shown a massive improvement in their speaking/vocabulary and the knowledge of the world around them.

Joseph & William's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Great curriculum, beautiful facility, caring and fair teachers, variety of cultural and educational activities

Lila's Mother

Preschool Classroom

I have loved the atmosphere and the progress my son has made in his short time attending.

Alarik J's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Goddard has a high standard of quality ranging from the people that are employed, early learning that is taught, cleanliness, and overall welcoming feel. Our boys have loved Goddard and there’s no better feeling than knowing your kids are safe, learning, and looking forward to being there.

Owen & Hayes's Father

Preschool Classroom

We feel welcome there. Our child is thriving and we do not worry about him when in Goddard’s care.

Sloane's Mother

Toddler Classroom

We have had consistency with the teachers. We have felt our little one has learned so much from school with her classmates and teachers. She is always coming home having learned new things. We like there is a sense of routine.

Lucille's Mother

Toddler Classroom

I love Goddard teachers like family. They’ve been super reliable and loving. I couldn’t ask for a better daycare for my baby! Considering most of her days are spent there, it’s a huge relief knowing she’s in the best hands possible when not with us.

Quinn & Baby's Mother

Infant Classroom

We love The Goddard. The staff is wonderful. The teachers actually care about the children and are invested in helping them learn and grow.

Jillian & Chloe 's Mother

Preschool Classroom

A wonderful group of child educators. Gio has always loved his teachers and we know he’s safe and in great hands. We appreciate what each of you do and the countless hours that go into creating this incredible atmosphere for children. Thank you.

Giovanni's Father

Preschool Classroom

Could not be happier with our experience thus far. She is thriving and we appreciate the open communication with the teachers and staff

Harper's Mother

Infant Classroom

The staff and teachers are amazing and have made our nearly 4 years there a wonderful experience.

Harper & Madelyn's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Safety is a priority and how clean and organized it is. The staff are amazing.

Aya's Mother

Infant Classroom