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The Goddard School At The Goddard School, we're more than just a daycare. The Goddard School is a private preschool, offering childcare to infants and toddlers to pre-k.

Our programs are designed to nurture each child's curiosity in a safe and caring environment. The Goddard School® offers innovative education and personalized care for infants through pre-k.

Kindergarten readiness is about more than just ABCs and 123s!At The Goddard School of Arlington Heights, we place a stro...
10/09/2026

Kindergarten readiness is about more than just ABCs and 123s!

At The Goddard School of Arlington Heights, we place a strong emphasis on academics while also focusing on the skills children need to thrive beyond the classroom.

Our programs helps children build confidence, independence, problem-solving abilities, and social-emotional skills, all while developing a strong academic foundation.

Our goal is to prepare the WHOLE child for success in kindergarten and beyond!

Swipe through to discover 5 essential skills we help our students develop!

Play. Learn. Explore. Grow.Every day is an adventure at The Goddard School of Arlington Heights!From our classrooms to o...
10/07/2026

Play. Learn. Explore. Grow.
Every day is an adventure at The Goddard School of Arlington Heights!
From our classrooms to our outdoor spaces, we create a place where children feel loved, supported, and excited to learn 🥰

Did you know that learning to write doesn't begin with holding a pencil? It begins by building those small finger muscle...
09/24/2026

Did you know that learning to write doesn't begin with holding a pencil? It begins by building those small finger muscles!

Our toddler 2 class did a fun sensory and fine motor activity using pom pom balls and foam balls! They put small pom pom balls into a lemon squeezer and used their muscles to squeeze out the water! For the ones who couldn't manipulate the lemon squeezer easily, they used their hands to squeeze water out of foam balls!

Both activities help build up their finger muscles to later help with handwriting skills when they get older!

Get your best smiles ready! Picture day is coming up! 😁
09/23/2026

Get your best smiles ready! Picture day is coming up! 😁

Messy but fun!Our bridge 2 class had a fun STEAM activity of creating their footprints along a pathway using flour!This ...
09/20/2026

Messy but fun!
Our bridge 2 class had a fun STEAM activity of creating their footprints along a pathway using flour!

This activity helps build their sensory input and build their scientific exploration skills by forming questions like:
* How does the flour feel under our feet?
* What will happen when I walk across the floor?

Math also plays a role in this activity by forming questions like:
* How big is our footprint?
* How many footprints can we make?

Our Wonder of Learning curriculum incorporates so many different areas of learning through play all while helping our children form questions as they learn!

Our littlest students exploring the world of art and sensory! Our infant 1 babies used their feet to make mess free art!...
09/19/2026

Our littlest students exploring the world of art and sensory! Our infant 1 babies used their feet to make mess free art!
This activity helps build up their large motor skills, builds their curiosity, and expands their sensory exploration! Such a fun way for our babies to create unique art! 🎨

09/16/2026

The best place for early learning and development.

09/11/2026

We are so excited to invite all of our school families to the upcoming events we have planned! The best part? All events are completely FREE for our families!

These events are a wonderful opportunity for our families to come together, have fun, meet one another, and continue building our amazing school community.

We would love to see everyone there! Come join us, bring the family, and help us create some wonderful memories together. We can’t wait to get to know each other better!

Check out our flyer for all the upcoming events and details!

09/06/2026

And what even is the difference between daycare and preschool?
Read about this and more—resources, tips, and activities for parents like you.

Head to the link in the comments!

08/11/2026

Even more things preschoolers understand better than adults…

🍱meal prep by someone else (a la )
🖊️putting your name on everything (thank you )
🕺🏼random dance parties
🤫Saying what you really think

What’d we miss??👇

08/04/2026

Your Daily Sheet the Musical 🕺

Raise your hands if you can finish the lyrics: 🎵“They're your friendly neighborhood spiders, and they're teamwork can’t ...
08/01/2026

Raise your hands if you can finish the lyrics: 🎵“They're your friendly neighborhood spiders, and they're teamwork can’t be ___”🕷️🙋🏽‍♀️

07/28/2026

Every Goddard class has their own schedule, but here’s a peek of how a day can look:

9am: Morning meeting ☀️
Songs, check-ins and questions spark curiosity and connection.

11am: Outdoor Learning & Play 🍃
Climb, dig, build and explore the natural world.

12pm: Lunch! 🍎
Time to refuel and connect.

3pm: Learning Centers 🎨
Choice-driven play builds independence and imagination.

07/27/2026

The thing about a Goddard preschooler is they’re going to be curious. Keep the questions coming 👏

07/22/2026

Personally, we’d hire them as videographers 📹

07/20/2026

Kindergarten readiness can show up in everyday moments, not just big milestones. A few signals to notice:

1. They’re building confidence to try things independently. Examples: walking into a room first, asking for help, or giving something new a try.

2. They’re starting to recognize the letters in their name, even if they’re not reading just yet.

3. They’re showing care and responsibility at home. This could include things like helping pack a bag, feeding a pet, putting away toys, or getting through part of their routine with a little more ease.

Every child grows at their own pace - and readiness looks different for every family. Their preschool teachers can be a great partner in noticing strengths, celebrating progress, and helping you think through what comes next.

07/15/2026

Put them in the lineup, coach 👀⚾️🎶

07/08/2026

When our preschoolers are creative, curious, caring, and MORE >

07/08/2026

Dream job of the week: Glitter House Painter 🏠✨ While ambitions may change, the confidence they build through learning, exploring, and trying new things is here to stay.

Address

1316 N. Arlington Heights Road
Arlington Heights, IL
60004

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 6pm

Telephone

+12248572800

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