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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.

🍁🎃 IT’S FALL FEST DAY! 🎃🍁The wait is over! 🎉 Join us TODAY for our Fall Fest at Goddard School! ❤️🍂📅 Friday, October 9th...
10/09/2026

🍁🎃 IT’S FALL FEST DAY! 🎃🍁

The wait is over! 🎉 Join us TODAY for our Fall Fest at Goddard School! ❤️🍂

📅 Friday, October 9th ⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM 📍 Goddard School

Get ready for an afternoon full of games, face painting, yummy snacks, and our adorable petting zoo! 🐐🐴🐑 There’s something fun for everyone!
🍁 Bring the family, invite your friends, and come make some wonderful fall memories with us! 🧡

Friendly reminder: Children must be accompanied by an adult to attend.

We can’t wait to see you there! 🍂🎃🧡

Today, we explored “in” and “out” with a box and a stuffed animal! 📦🐻 As they placed the toy inside and took it back out...
10/09/2026

Today, we explored “in” and “out” with a box and a stuffed animal! 📦🐻 As they placed the toy inside and took it back out, they practiced early language, spatial awareness and problem-solving through play. Yusvin even decided to climb “in” the house! 😊They had so much fun watching, exploring, and practicing these simple concepts through play! 👀👐
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10/07/2026

Today was one of those days that made school extra special! 🚒❤️ We got an up-close look at the fire truck, learned about fire safety, and got to meet some amazing firefighters! 👩‍🚒🔥

So many curious questions, big smiles, and excited little faces! We love bringing real-life experiences into the classroom and making learning fun. 🚒✨

A HUGE thank you to our local fire department for spending the day with us and making our little firefighters’ day! ❤️👨‍🚒

10/06/2026

A little smashing, a little scooping, and a whole lot of learning! ✨ This hands-on activity was not only so much fun, but also a wonderful way to build fine motor skills through grasping, pouring, scooping, and shaking.
Learning through play never tasted so sweet!

We kicked off Community Helpers Day with a special visit from Chef Ramsey! 🍕 Our students learned how pizza dough is mad...
10/05/2026

We kicked off Community Helpers Day with a special visit from Chef Ramsey! 🍕 Our students learned how pizza dough is made and got a closer look at the creativity and care behind a chef’s work. 😊

09/30/2026

This Heritage Month, we are celebrating the traditions, stories and cultures that help shape each child’s unique perspective. When children learn about one another, they build curiosity, connection and respect

09/29/2026

🦒🌿 Learning happens everywhere… even on the playground!

Our Giraffes enjoyed a group activity outdoors, giving them opportunities to practice teamwork, communication, cooperation, and problem-solving while learning alongside their friends.

09/29/2026

Big fun, teamwork and plenty of movement on the Giraffes’ playground! 🦒 Group activities give children a chance to practice cooperation, build confidence and learn from one another, all while having fun outdoors.

Today’s storytime was all about the wonder of babies as we read Who? A Celebration of Babies. 📚 Reading together support...
09/28/2026

Today’s storytime was all about the wonder of babies as we read Who? A Celebration of Babies. 📚 Reading together supports early language development and creates special moments for connection.

09/25/2026

A little pepper… a little water… and a LOT of WHOA!. 🤯
We tried this super simple science experiment and the reaction was so fun to watch!

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

2500 West Bradley Place, Suite 1
Chicago, IL
60618

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+17738209998

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