The Goddard School of Chicago South Loop

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We’ve had a wonderful experience at The Goddard School (South Loop), and I’m so grateful for the care and intention the team brings each day.

My son is in the Earth Room with Ms. Vanessa, and I truly cannot say enough about her attentiveness and skill. She does an incredible job managing the curriculum while also creating a warm, supportive, and nurturing environment where my son feels safe, seen, and encouraged to grow. It’s clear that she is deeply invested in each child’s development.

I also want to give a special shoutout to Ms. Via, Ms. Amie, and Ms. Asia. Their presence as additional teachers and aides makes such a meaningful difference. They are consistently loving, patient, and engaged, supporting my son’s daily development in ways that feel both thoughtful and genuine. Ms. Asia, in particular, serves in an administrative role but...

We are so grateful to have found this daycare for our daughter. From the very beginning, the staff has been warm, attentive, and genuinely caring. Our daughter has grown so much since attending—both socially and emotionally. She comes home happy, excited to share what she learned, and always looks forward to going back. The teachers do a wonderful job creating engaging activities that encourage creativity, learning, and confidence.Communication has been excellent.We highly recommend this daycare to any family looking for a supportive, loving, and enriching place for their child.

We couldn’t be happier with our experience at The Goddard School. From the very beginning, the level of care, attention, and dedication to our son’s development has been truly exceptional.
His journey started in the classroom with Ms. Tijuana and Ms. Courtney, who created such a warm, nurturing, and supportive environment. They were incredibly attentive to his needs and played a huge role in helping him grow socially, emotionally, and academically. We always felt confident leaving him in their care, knowing he was safe, loved, and encouraged every single day.
Now, he has transitioned to Ms. Vivian’s class, and we continue to be amazed. Ms. Vivian is loving, patient, and genuinely invested in each child’s development. The consistency in quality and care from one classroom to the next speaks volumes about the school as a whole.
Since starting at The Goddard School, our...

Love that the teachers and staff look really happy when I come here. It feels good knowing I'm putting my child in the care of people who really enjoy looking after babies.

My son had never been in anyone else’s care before, but he adjusted so quickly at The Goddard School South Loop. The staff is warm, caring, and professional, and his teachers are always friendly and communicative. It’s clear he’s happy and well cared for every day.

My daughter started here since 7 months old in the infant classroom and then transitioned to the toddlers classroom. All of her teachers were fantastic! We loved our time here, the only reason we're leaving is because of job change that led to moving out of state. Would recommend to other families in the South Loop area!

Both my kids go there and we are extremely satisfied

This school has truly been a blessing for our family. The teachers are incredibly nurturing and genuinely care about each child’s growth—our little one feels so loved and supported every day. Their deep involvement and warmth create such a comforting environment that our child actually wants to stay longer, eager to learn and explore. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed and so engaging that it sparks curiosity and joy, helping our child flourish and even get ahead of peers his age.

The school itself is wonderful — spacious and bright, with plenty of room for the kids to run and play, which is a lifesaver during the cold months. It’s always spotless, and the outdoor playground is a fantastic bonus for fresh air and fun. The administrative team is just as amazing—always attentive, communicative, and ready to accommodate our family’s needs.

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Our daughter attended Goddard for about a year and it was truly a wonderful place for her to develop and learn. Incredibly attentive staff, responsive management and a top class facility. Highly recommend Goddard of South Loop to parents of kiddos.

We have been extremely happy with the Goddard School (South Loop) for our boys! Everyone was very welcoming during our transition to the school. Our boys love their teachers and enjoy the fun activities daily!

The Goddard staff is incredible, responsive, and have great energy! My daughter loves it and is learning very well. :)

I really appreciate all the efforts the staff is putting to create an engaging parent community. The summer calendar looks very exciting and will surely contribute to holistic development of kids. There is diversity amongst kids in all classrooms which is lovely. Another callout - They serve all organic food to kids. The owners are lovely to talk to and surely have listening ears.

The Goddard School (South Loop) is a gem. My son started attending when he was 2 - he is now 3 - and he and I couldn’t be happier with the school. The teachers are professional, kind, engaging with the kids, and genuinely care about the kids’ growth and development. The curriculum is impressive. The administrators - directors, office managers, etc. - are warm, welcoming, helpful, and always communicative. If you’re looking for a school for your young child, this is the place. Bonus: Parents get updated throughout the day via messaging, photos and videos of their child’s school day through the Goddard app. Love that!

Our four-year-old daughter has been at the Goddard School for a few months now and we couldn't be happier with the school. She loves going to school every day and telling us about all the fun she had each night. Everyone we interact with at the school has been wonderful and so caring to the kids. Wonderful place and highly recommended.

I rate the Goddard School a 10 because of their exceptional communication with parents, especially through the use of the Kaymbu app. The app keeps me informed about my child’s daily activities, learning progress, and even shares photos, which creates a strong connection between home and school. The facilities are modern, clean, and designed with children's safety and learning in mind, which gives me great peace of mind. On top of that, the teachers and staff are truly amazing—caring, professional, and dedicated to fostering both education and personal growth in each child. Their warmth and expertise make this school an exceptional place for early childhood development.

I have 2 kids there who adore their teachers!we have been there for 3 years and I have really enjoyed the activities and curriculum this year, it has been impressive!

Loved our experiences at Goddard South Loop. Great administration and teachers!! Loving, caring and respectful environment for the children.

We love the Goddard school. The management and the teachers have been amazing. The teachers are academically focused but also incorporate a good amount of play based learning which is wonderful

This school is incredible! I highly recommend this daycare. Everything is 5 stars from the teachers and staff to the Director and owner. Everyone is friendly and knowledgeable about infants and children. The facility is very clean, secure and has better play areas and an exclusive playground on the rooftop that I’ve never seen at any other daycare we toured. I absolutely love the daily updates they send through their app that provides pictures and notes about what your child is doing that day. The adorable pictures and videos they send will be the highlight of your day! And they teach your children to make adorable art that you will keep forever (see picture)!

I was very nervous about letting anyone watch my child other than myself and family but I feel now that Goddard offers open play areas, socializing, routines and development/learning opportunities that he just...

We have both our children at Goddard, after two years now, I can definitely say it has been a great experience for our family, the kids love it and are learning a lot, the staff and teachers are great.

The teachers and directors at Goddard South Loop have gone above and beyond in helping our daughter (and us) transition into daycare. They are caring, attentive, and always go the extra mile. We are grateful to have such a supportive team at our daughter's school!

I recently visited The Goddard School in South Loop and was thoroughly impressed! The location and facility are top-notch, and the warm welcome I received made me feel right at home. The children seemed happy and engaged, which was wonderful to see. I was particularly impressed with the curriculum and process, which seemed well-thought-out and effective. The abundance of natural light throughout the school was a nice touch, and the indoor area and the outdoor private play ground was truly impressive - one of the most spacious and well-equipped I've seen in the area. Overall, I was blown away by the school's facility and commitment to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for its students. I would highly recommend The Goddard School in South Loop to anyone.

Great staff and curriculum. Both my children attended here for their early childhood education and we felt at home here.

Kids come back with great artwork. :) Great teachers

My child loves it here and has grown so much. Went from a shy little person to an outgoing, excited, and smart individual. I feel safe when my child is here

Based on our experience, Goddard school is excellent in all perspective, especially tending to unique needs of each child

It was a matter of days before my child's teachers knew her -- and they knew her so well, so quickly! Very impressed. Absolutely recommend sending your child here!