The Goddard School of Minnetonka

We have had such a lovely experience with Goddard over the last few years and are grateful for all of the ways they’ve supported us and our family. Staff is patient, kind, and warm. Teachers are invested and we feel they really take the time to get to know the kids and demonstrate helpful ways to support their growth in the classroom. We appreciate the check-in’s from teachers and other staff members. It’s always great to hear about how the day went and get photos and updates about what they’ve been up to on the Goddard app. Our child has grown so much since starting school at Goddard and we’re thankful for the community they’ve provided and continue to provide for our child and family.

Our daughter has been attending since January of 26 and she loves it. She gets excited to see her teachers and friends she's made. The staff takes good care of her, has continued our potty training efforts at school, and communicates well to us about how she is doing. The administrative staff and teachers who are not hers even know our daughter's name and everyone overall is friendly. I would definitely recommend to parents who are considering.

Our daughter, Faye, who was 10 months old at the time, began attending The Goddard School in October. After only three days of attendance, we decided to withdraw her due to persistent crying throughout the day. On the third day, she was sent home after vomiting; however, once she returned home, she appeared completely fine. Given that Faye attended the daycare for only three days, we respectfully requested a 50% refund of the first month’s deposit. Unfortunately, the school declined to provide any refund. Suggestion for future parents: Consider requesting or signing a trial-period clause with the school that allows for a partial refund, in case your child does not adjust well to daycare.

We highly recommend The Goddard School of Minnetonka! It’s more than a school,it feels like family. The teachers genuinely care about each child, and our sons have thrived with strong social skills, kindergarten readiness, and enriching experiences like Spanish, ASL, and a diverse curriculum.

We’ve had an incredible experience at the Goddard School of Minnetonka! All three of our children currently attend, with two of them having started at 2.5 years old and our youngest joining as early as 4.5 months. From day one, we have felt so confident in the care, love, and attention the staff exudes. The teachers and leadership team are warm, attentive, and truly invested in the well-being and development of every student. The curriculum is both engaging and enriching — our kids are constantly learning, exploring, and growing in ways that make us so proud. We also deeply appreciate the values they emphasize, from kindness and respect to curiosity and responsibility. We’re so grateful to be a part of the Goddard community. It’s been the best possible start for our children’s education and social-emotional growth! Couldn’t recommend it more and thankful to Nicole, Brant, Jaiden, Allison, Tia and all of the amazing teachers for everything they do each day to provide a comforting second home to our children and support and guidance to us parents.