The Goddard School of

Carol Stream
(Wheaton)

630-614-1212
6:45 am - 5:45 pm
502 S. Schmale Road, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188

Proudly Accredited by:

School Highlights

Air Filtration Systems
All Organic Foods Served
Basketball Court
Catering
Dance
Disinfectant Sprayer
Engineering
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
Hand Scanner

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Carol Stream (Wheaton), we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. That's why we offer an expert curriculum, experienced teachers and a nurturing environment to provide the best foundation for their growth.

The Goddard Difference

Goddard is more than just a preschool. With a proven track record of academic and social excellence, we've earned the trust of countless happy families who have seen their children exceed expectations and step into the world with confidence and compassion.

Curriculum

Our education program, Wonder of Learning^®, is the most innovative and well-researched on the market. It was created by early childhood development experts to empower children to explore their natural curiosity.

Expert, Caring Teachers

Our extraordinary educators shape your child’s experience, creating a fun and engaging learning environment with personalized lesson plans focused on whole-child development.

Leading with Curiosity

The Goddard School’s high-quality educational programming is designed to ignite curiosity and fuel a lifelong love of learning.

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Meet Martin Owner

My name is Martin Gjini and I am the on-site owner of The Goddard School® located at 502 S. Schmale Rd, Carol Stream, IL. As a father of two children, I recognize the importance of a safe and nurturing learning environment, which is why I chose The Goddard School. I am proud to offer the opportunity for children to grow through exploration and hands-on learning. As a dedicated high school teacher for over 15 years, I strongly believe that children learn best through play and for that reason I am thrilled to be able to provide a fun, play-based learning experience for the children in my community. I would love to invite your family to tour my beautiful School in Carol Stream. I am excited to introduce you to the incredible faculty, including the Education Director, and look forward to talking with you about the School’s high-quality learning program.

Meet The Team

Discover Our Classrooms

From infants and toddlers to pre-K, kindergarten and beyond, our classrooms are designed specifically with your little one’s needs in mind.

Infant

6 w - 12 m

In the Infant program, our teachers provide your baby with all the cuddles and care they need with opportunities to begin exploring the world around them.

Toddlers

12 - 24 m

As your little one rapidly develops physically and cognitively, our Toddler classroom is where their natural curiosity is fostered and their budding skills are nurtured.

Twos

2 - 3 yrs

In the Twos classroom, experienced, caring teachers guide your child through playful exploration, helping navigate big emotions while providing hands-on learning experiences that nurture their innate curiosity.

Bridge

2.5 - 3.5 yrs

As your child continues to gain independence, build self-care skills and learn more about themselves, the Bridge classroom provides the support they need to thrive in a preschool setting.

Preschool

3 - 4 yrs

In our Preschool classroom, your child starts their journey into a cooperative learning environment where they can discover interests and learn in a more structured setting.

Pre-K

4 - 5 yrs

As your child prepares for Kindergarten, our Pre-K classroom offers exciting opportunities to develop important skills, make new friends and explore the world around them.

Additional Programs Offered

Summer Fun

Our summer program is an exciting extension of the school year filled with lots of outdoor play and fun learning adventures!
Special Programs

We enhance our play-based curriculum with a range of enrichment programs designed to fit your child’s interests.

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What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

Everything! The owner, director and teachers are amazing! We transferred from a school on city that we loved and Goddard and extremely exceeded all expectations made hopes.

Kaplan's Mother

Preschool Classroom

All of the staff are so warm and welcoming and it is apparent that they care so much about my child. Our son is about to be 2 and his language has really developed exponentially since becoming a student. He is learning to play with others and I enjoy knowing that he is learning some Spanish at an early age. He also loves all the arts and crafts, and of course gym time and outside time. The app helps us feel more a part of his day as well.

Jack & Charlie's Mother

Toddler Classroom

The staff has been very friendly, welcoming and flexbile with our needs. We continue to recommend them on the Glen Ellyn and Wheaton Facebook groups when people are asking for daycare recommendations.

Clara Jane's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Very amazing staff, super clean and they do a great job teaching and working with the kids.

Mia's Father

Toddler Classroom

I love the friendly staff and cleanliness of our school.

Adelyn Irene Donaubauer & Reagan Rose Donaubauer & Robert & Ayden's Mother

Infant Classroom

We love the care they show for our children, as well as the structure and academics they provide.

Tommy & Abigail Mary & Jacob William's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Excellent and caring teachers and staff. You have been amazing for our Zoe and we are so grateful to the Goddard school for everything they do.

Zoe's Father

Pre-K Classroom

I like the friendly atmosphere. There is a sense of caring about each individual child. It is a clean, safe, educational environment. I feel that my daughter enjoys her time there, and I don't worry if she is ok when I can't be with her.

Julia's Mother

Infant Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

Explore all the features and programs found at our local School.

Health and Safety

Air Filtration Systems

Disinfectant Sprayer

Hand Scanner

Parking Lot Bollards

Food and Nutrition

All Organic Foods Served

Catering

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Enrichment and Environment

Basketball Court

Dance

Engineering

Handwriting

Music Appreciation

Nutrition

Physical Fitness

Playground(s)

Secondary Languages

Sports & Fitness

World Cultures

Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

December 8

Spanish Enrichment

6:30 AM - 6 PM
December 9

Music Enrichment (Infant & Toddler)

6:30 AM - 6 PM
December 10

Dance Enrichment

6:30 AM - 6 PM
December 15

Spanish Enrichment

6:30 AM - 6 PM

Care You Can Trust

The Goddard School is proud to be recognized for our commitment to quality care and early learning! These accolades reflect our dedication to providing a safe, nurturing and enriching environment for every child.

NAEYC ACCREDITED

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accredits early childhood programs according to health, safety and education standards. The standards are intended to provide a reliable and accountable accreditation system to encourage the field of early childhood education to strive for a new level of excellence.

April 2023 - May 2028

HUMANITARIAN AWARD

The Humanitarian Award honors a School that ‘does well by doing good.’ This award is given to the school that has demonstrated selfless devotion to serving those in need and demonstrates a commitment to community outreach. This award recognizes the life-enriching programs the School has participated in and positive contributions the School has made through community outreach endeavors.

February 2024 - February 2025

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