The Goddard School of Eagan

We have three girls so we have experienced different daycares over time. We are now approaching a year at Goddard and couldn’t be happier with the care. The teachers have been consistent with very little turnover which creates predictability for our kids. They are also generally more experienced and have more education (ie degrees in early childhood) than any other site we’ve been at. I believe this is reflected in the consistency and responsiveness of their care. The facility is very clean. The owner, Kara, is incredibly proactive and easy to get in touch with. I’m notified promptly if my child is hurt, sick, or anything out of the norm happens. We usually have the same teachers at drop off that we do at pick up so they’re able to tell me about my child’s day. When one of my children started to struggle with goodbyes at drop off, they quickly helped make a plan to support her...

The Goddard School of Eagan has provided both my children with an exceptional experience of childcare. We’ve been attending this daycare since they first opened. The communication, cleanliness, and quality of staff is excellent. The owner/directors are so understanding and accommodating to the specified needs of each child and ensure they receive the care they need. They have made the transition to daycare for my youngest and myself as great as it could be!

We had a fantastic experience during the year plus that our twins were at Goddard Eagan. Wonderful facilities, caring and highly communicative staff who find super creative and engaging projects, fun events. The kids loved it too and are thriving in their first weeks of kindergarten.

The Goddard School is absolutely top notch. We moved our kids to Goddard for Pre-K and absolutely loved it. The teaching staff is super devoted, often bringing in things from home to enhance the (already excellent) curriculum. The leadership team and owners are excellent, even when dealing with challenging situations. Always felt there was good communication and stability. Kids grew a ton in their pre-k year and were absolutely kindergarten ready. It's a true gem of daycare.

We love the Goddard Eagan! My daughter started going there since the first day it opened. She is thriving, learning, growing, building friendships and experiencing the world in a controlled safe environment. I trust the place, the team and the management! I cannot think of a better place for my daughter ❤️❤️

We love Goddard! So many fun activities everyday. We love knowing that he is being dropped off in a safe and enriching environment.

As a first-time mom returning to work, leaving my 12-week-old was incredibly emotional—but choosing The Goddard School of Eagan was the best decision I could have made. The staff has shown genuine love, care, and support not only to my baby, who is thriving, but also to me as I navigated this major transition with their constant reassurance and kindness. Their nurturing environment has given me peace of mind and made us feel truly seen, supported, and part of a caring community.

Kara and her team of caregivers are truly best-in-class. Cannot recommend the Goddard School of Eagan more highly. Thank you for providing an incredible experience for our family.

We have loved our experience at Goddard so far! Our son seems to be learning a ton and has so much fun doing all the activities they do in his preschool class. The leadership and all the staff have been super friendly, kind, and communicative!

A fantastic and wonderfully run Early Childhood Education Center. Kara (the owner) is very dedicated to ensuring that the students and staff have the best experience possible!

Amazing place. Kara is the owner and works extremely hard to make sure the kids and her staff have the best experience possible.

Very well run school. Owner is well respected and demonstrates extreme care for the children and families who are enrolled there as well as the staff. The owner genuinely puts her heart and soul into this place. And it shows. Would highly recommend as a place for your child to be well cared for and thrive and an amazing place to work.

This school is both incredible for kiddos and amazing to work at!! I’ve been here since it opened and have seen firsthand how passionate and devoted the owner is to this school and the kiddos who go here. The amount of care they put into making it a job we love makes it so easy to pour our love into the kids and their learning.

Can’t say enough good things about this school! The curriculum is outstanding (yoga, experiments, daily art, activities I never would have thought, multiple physical playtimes a day), the teachers are caring, patient, and kind, the facility is absolutely spotless and beautiful and the administration runs a stellar program with many fun dress up days/creative activities/fun decorations. The communication with parents is next level - we get communication through an app throughout the day and the responsiveness to any/all of my questions is SO quick and thorough.

My 3 year old has been calling herself a scientist after doing numerous experiments at school. We’ve seen a huge improvement in her confidence in social interactions.

We love love love this school.

This is a FANTASTIC place to work!! Our owners are amazing and the director is great! The families are so sweet and it’s very much a family vibe.

We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Goddard School. From the moment we walked through the doors, we felt a true sense of community and care. The owner, Kara is always on site and is genuinely invested in all the children and their families. The teachers are nurturing, patient and focused on each child’s growth and happiness. It is such a comfort knowing my son is in a safe, loving environment that encourages curiosity, kindness and creativity. We are so grateful to be a part of the Goddard family and highly recommend to anyone looking for a place for their little ones!

My child has been attending Goddord for over a year . Watching him grow as a small child has been nothing but a delight and the Goddord school has a tremendous amount to do with it. Most importantly, my child loves attending here. I love the small class sizes and the daily activities, along with the people running it

The staff at Goddard Eagan are dedicated to providing a high quality of care to our kiddo. I can tell that they do everything they can to help our child grow, learn and thrive. The communication from our teachers and the Director helped us feel comfortable leaving our baby there from day 1.

Goddard has been such a wonderful place for our child. They’re attentive to their needs and provides a fun and safe environment. The director and staff are all approachable and friendly. They know my child by name and greet them everyday. I love getting updates on the classes curriculum and my child’s progress. They’re a newer location, and we are excited to see what else they offer to exsisting families and new ones too!

We moved here from abroad due to my husband's job, and I was very worried about whether our daughter, who didn’t understand any English at the time, would be able to adjust. However, everyone at The Goddard School gave us such a warm welcome. I'm sure it was challenging for the teachers during the first two months, especially when our daughter cried and didn’t want to go to school because she couldn’t understand the language. But they patiently supported her and came up with many creative ways to help her enjoy coming to school. Now, she goes to school with a big smile on her face, and we are truly grateful to everyone.

We love the Goddard school! The teachers are wonderful and they do tons of great activities with the kids. Our son loves going there. It’s far better than our last daycare.

We ended up transferring our son to Goddard and could not be happier with how smooth of a transition it was or his experience in preschool thus far. He speaks very positively about his teachers and the daily learning activities. A huge plus and part of our decision in choosing Goddard was having the owner, Kara, onsite. The care she takes in running the school resonates in every interaction.

My daughter has been a part of Goddard for 2 years. (She switched over from another Goddard Edina a year ago because of a move)
So glad we found them! She’ll be going to kindergarten in the fall, but her time with Goddard (both of them) has been great. She’s made friends, her teachers are very nice and communicate with us well. I know she’s in good hands when I drop her off in the morning. Thank you to all the teachers and to Kara for all that you do!

We love the Goddard School of Eagan! Kara and all of the staff have been so wonderful to work with and we always feel confident our child is well taken care of.

Amazing school! The teachers are super helpful with assistance in connection to what we are doing at home. The building is always clean and in amazing shape. The best part of Goddard is the curriculum based learning that the children get during the day and all the different activities they participate in the continue their growth during the early years. I would highly recommend Goddard to anyone who needs a daycare that focuses on education for their child!!

We have been at Goddard for almost a year and have had wonderful experiences. The director is fabulous. Everyone is so inviting and the learning my child is getting exceeds all of my expectations. We are SO HAPPY we made the change to Goddard last year. The teachers are fantastic! We would highly recommend sending your children here.

Kara the director runs a well oiled ship. She is kind and helpful! My child is very happy in their care.

As a first-time mom, entrusting my infant daughter to others filled me with anxiety, but The Goddard School has proven to be so much more than daycare. They've created an environment where children truly flourish, maintaining exceptional standards for care and education. Under the guidance of her remarkable teachers, my daughter has developed physically, emotionally, and intellectually in ways that amaze me daily.
Though she initially struggled with the transition in certain ways—causing stress for us both—the unwavering support from her teachers, staff, and owner Kara helped her and me through those challenging days. She beams with joy when I pick her up. I couldn't be more thankful to have found Goddard as our extended family, partnering with me to nurture my daughter's growth and happiness!

Kara, the teachers, and the facility are incredible! It’s great knowing each week I drop off my children they are in good hands.

So far a wonderful experience. Lennon seems to enjoy the day care. Lots of activities and toys for them to play with as well!