The Goddard School

The Goddard became our extended family! My 2 boys attended the Goddard School in Lincoln Park for 2 years - our oldest started at 4 years old & the youngest at 1 year. The oldest went through the PreK and Junior Kinder program, while the little guy went through his progression of toddler classes. Every single teacher felt like family. Each one really cared for my boys, whether it was extra hugs at a sad drop off or highlighting areas of concern in terms of speech delays. The classrooms are huge, well lit, and extremely clean. The owner & directors are incredibly responsive to any question or concern that pops up - email response times were better than any corporate environment I've been in! We have since moved on to Kindergarten, but we will always keep in touch with our Goddard family. I could not recommend them enough if you are looking for high quality child care &...

We just finished 5 years at the Goddard School of Lincoln Park. My 5 1/2 year old was there since she was 6-weeks old and my 3 1/2 year old was also there since he was 6-weeks old. We only left because we moved out of town. I cannot share enough praise for this institution. Goddard was less of a school/daycare and more an extension of our family. Jason, Lauren and the entire front office staff are compassionate, attentive, responsive and caring. That sentiment was contagious and it was clear that the teachers truly cared about my kids. Beyond all of that, what was most impressive was the growth and learning we saw in the kids. My daughter just started her first day of kindergarten today and I know she is going to do great in large part because of the knowledge and skill base she gained at Goddard. We will miss the school dearly and I hope that for anyone who reads this you get to...

Amazing staff and experience for our daughter

Absolutely for a quality education and staffing

My son is 18 months old in one of the toddler rooms at The Annex, and has been at Goddard since 4 months old. What a joy it has been to see his growth and development flourish with the faculty in each classroom. Our son loves to go to school, loves his teachers and the dear friendships he’s made already! They keep him busy and do such fun activities. He absolutely loves the water days twice a week in the summer. At Goddard, they make classroom transitions easy and give peace of mind to this working mama!

Our daughter was enrolled at Goddard and we will put our younger one on the waitlist. Goddard is an amazing school with wonderful, caring, energetic and nurturing teachers. The director truly cares for his students and the families and makes sure everyone is happy, well cared for and thriving.
The classrooms are bright, warm, happy places and the curriculum is both fun and stimulating. We’re very impressed by how much they taught our daughter and how much she has grown during her time at Goddard. Thank you!

There is no comparison to the value of the Goddard School philosophy and education. We have been happier than we ever thought with our LO at Goddard Lincoln Park. The facility is top of the line-including the most up to date technology, beautiful wall murals, clean and stimulating classrooms and an actual on-site outdoor play area which is rare in Lincoln Park. The administration and owner are available at all times with any needs we've had, and it is clear that the staff and teachers truly care about the children and value their role as educators. We cannot recommend this school enough!

Our child attended Goddard for 9 months (until we relocated outside of IL). Our high expectations were met while she was part of two age- appropriate classrooms. We were very pleased with our child's experience! The children are well cared for - they learn to grow as individuals, as well as socially with others in a classroom environment. Teachers provide organized activities and free play and with that, the children learn so much. They acquire life skills, confidence, the list goes on. We felt the teachers and staff truly care. It was such a positive experience in our daughter's life - she loved her teachers and was quite fond of her classmates. We reviewed the Tadpole videos/photos every day together. The app allows parents to get a glimpse into their day. It is a fantastic way to be involved and be able to chat about the day with your child. All in all, this is what we...