The Goddard School of

Cary

847-639-1160
6:30 am - 6:00 pm
801 Georgetown Drive, Cary, Illinois 60013

Proudly Accredited by:

School Highlights

Air Filtration Systems
American Sign Language
Art History
Basketball Court
Dance
Disinfectant Sprayer
Engineering
Hand Scanner
Handwriting

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Cary, 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 Kimberly Owner

I am very excited to have the opportunity to offer a school in your neighborhood! My career path has taken me through corporate Marketing and Operations positions which have afforded me with many great opportunities and experiences. As I watched my nieces’ personalities and skills grow, I was interested in the Goddard program they had been attending. After much research, I was invested. I have two children and they have both been through our program from Infancy through our Private Kindergarten. My children entered Elementary well prepared for a strong academic program as well as social and emotional preparedness when entering a completely new environment. It's been an exciting journey watching them grow and how they developed through the Goddard program. I am excited to see our school grow, be available to our faculty and families and get involved in our surrounding communities. Welcome to The Goddard School!

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

Love the curriculum and variety of activities each day for the children

Eli & Ethan's Mother

Preschool Classroom

The care you exhibit for each child. Enthusiasm about teaching. Clear competency in early childhood education. And you all seem to love children- by far the most important aspect.

Maximus & Alexander's Mother

Preschool Classroom

The consistent communication, which allows us to be a part of our children's school day.

Brooklyn & Trevor's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Great teachers, great structure, great classrooms, great value. The kids have tons of fun and learn a lot!

Blake & Brooke's Father

Junior-K Classroom

As someone that trains and educates people for work, it is important to always have a purpose for everything you do. That is what Goddard does.

Carl's Father

Preschool Classroom

Quality, thematic lessons Rigorous and engaging curriculum Patient and caring teachers

Ashlynn & Baby's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Being around other children her age and having encouraging teachers has taught her to open up more and interact more with everyone.

Payton's Mother

Toddler Classroom

The structure that each day provides our child, the staff is amazing, and the amount of growth we've seen in our son in the short time he's been in attendance at Goddard.

Remi's Mother

Pre-K 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

Key Fobs

Food and Nutrition

On-Site Cook

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language

Art History

Basketball Court

Dance

Engineering

Handwriting

Learning Technologies

Music Appreciation

Nutrition

Physical Fitness

Playground(s)

Rock Wall

Secondary Languages

Sports & Fitness

World Cultures

Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

December 5

St. Nicholas Day

8 - 9 AM
December 8

Fake Snow

All Day
December 9

Holiday Dance Party

8 - 8:50 AM
December 10

Igloo Building

All Day

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.

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

IGNITE - ASSESSMENT TOOL

Ignite by Hatch is an innovative digital assessment tool. It provides play-based experiences for children ages 36 months to Kindergarten. The experiences adapt to a child’s ability and offers teachers real time data reports.

January 2021 - December 2024

BERNIE’S BOOK BANK

Bernie’s Book Bank collects, processes and distributes quality new and gently used children’s books to significantly increase book ownership among at-risk infants, toddlers and school-age children throughout Chicagoland.

January 2014 - January 2023

READER'S CHOICE - DAILY HERALD

This award recognizes the best in the Chicagoland area as voted by the readers of the Daily Herald.

January 2013 - January 2023

EXCELERATE ILLINOIS - GOLD CIRCLE

ExceleRate Illinois recognizes a program's commitment to quality beyond the basic state licensing requirements based on a set of standards in four domains: Teaching and Learning, Family and Community Engagement, Leadership and Management, and Qualifications and Continuing Education.

January 2018 - January 2019

MARKET OF EXCELLENCE

The Market of Excellence Award is presented annually and acknowledges a market that has demonstrated the best collaborative effort in representing The Goddard School in their community.

January 2014 - January 2015

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