The Goddard School of Eagan

We could not have picked a better place for our son to learn and grow! We love that the owner is always onsite and we consider the Goddard staff part of our village. Everything is very secure and clean, the staff is friendly and helpful. As a first time mom with a premie, I was very cautious when we started sending our son to “school”. Everyone has been so helpful and supportive in meeting our needs as well as our sons. We couldn’t ask for a better team to help our little man reach his goals and milestones.

This is a wonderful daycare! Our child learned a lot here and was very well taken care of. The teachers and staff are so caring, the facilities are very clean, and the owner, Kara, is dedicated to making sure things are running smoothly. It was our first experience sending our child to daycare, and we were relieved he was in a safe and caring place! Thank you to the whole team for doing such a great job!

We are so grateful to have found Goddard! From the very beginning, the staff has made us feel completely comfortable and confident leaving our child in their care. Knowing our daughter is safe, loved, and genuinely cared for each day gives us incredible peace of mind.

The facility is always clean, welcoming, and well-organized, and it's clear that so much thought goes into creating an enriching environment for the children. Every day is filled with opportunities to learn, play, and grow in ways that are both engaging and developmentally appropriate.

We couldn't ask for a better place for our daughter to spend her days, and we wholeheartedly recommend this daycare to any family looking for a safe, enriching, and loving environment.

Our toddler has been at the school for over a year and the management and teachers have been wonderful. He's learned so much and has really enjoyed the socialization with his classmates. Goddard has been great about his vegetarian meals, communication, and teaching many fun new skills. It's very secure and well run. We highly recommend it to any parents!

I absolutely love being able to bring my daughter to Goddard! Being a teacher here as well is absolutely amazing and I know she is in amazing hands everyday! These staff members are like family and absolutely love their jobs! I feel so blessed to have such an amazing environment for my daughter!

My daughter has excelled once she transferred to Goddard. At her old daycare she was having troubles with words and not getting that one on one attention to help her grow with her words and the education she’s getting there is amazing. Everyday I see her how much she’s learning and understanding her emotions. The teachers show her so much love and give her the attention to continue to flourish throughout. I love the updates we get through the App and love the photos of her so happy! It was the best decision moving her to The Goddard!

Compared to other childcare centers, The Goddard School curriculum is by far more advanced and is more than just a safe place for my child to stay while I am at work. The Goddard School is a supportive community of staff and families that work together, and it is a fun learning environment.

We had an absolutely amazing experience at The Goddard School in Eagan. Never once did our children not want to go to school. Every day they were laughing, excited, and running in to see their friends.

The curriculum is truly phenomenal. Our 4-year-old is incredibly well prepared heading into kindergarten and is even asking to read books at home, which says everything.

The staff are amazing, the facility is beautiful, and the teachers are kind, attentive, and genuinely got to know our kids and cared about them. You can feel the warmth and professionalism the moment you walk in.

A special thank you to Kara for creating such a wonderful environment. Just a great school full of great people. We couldn’t recommend it more.

We had a truly great experience with this daycare and are so grateful for the care our child received here. The teachers and staff were kind, attentive, and clearly cared about the kids. We always felt comfortable and confident leaving our child in their hands.

Our child learned, grew, and built wonderful relationships during their time here, and we appreciated the communication and professionalism from the team. We were so happy with our experience that we even recommended this daycare to several other families.

The only reason we ended up leaving was that a daycare opened just one minute from our house, which made things significantly easier for our growing family. This was purely a convenience decision — not a reflection of the quality of care, which was excellent.

We would highly recommend this daycare to any family seeking a safe, nurturing,...

Goddard in Eagan is the best school. They have healthy food, good teachers, and the director/owner Kara cares about the kids/school.

The teachers and staff have a passion for working with children. We have peace of mind sending our child to daycare, knowing that she’s in good hands.

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!