Darien Reviews & Recognition

The love and commitment of our Goddard families inspires us every day. To help make each child’s learning experiences the best they can be, we are always happy to listen when parents share their expectations. Here’s what our families have to say.

  • Our daughter has been part of the Goddard school family since it opened. We've been so impressed with the owner, directors, and teachers. They focus on making learning for kids fun! My 4 year old loves going to school! We are grateful for the kind of environment Michael, Lu Ann, Lisa and all the teacher's have created. They listen to your concerns and address them and make sure education is the main focus. I would highly recommend them to parents.

    Gia & Ishaan's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • The friendliness of the staff the security of the building the additional activities the school puts on for families. Being able to take to the teachers with ease.

    Gavin & Avery's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • Varied content and structured environment is fantastic to keep a 3 year old engaged

    Lawson's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • We love our Goddard School. Everyone is so kind and helpful. The school is very clean, even before COVID and the owner is very transparent about everything. We love being kept in the loop and I feel like it really shows how much the whole team cares about the students and families.

    Baby & Charlotte's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • Goddard is hands down the very best early childhood environment that my children have ever had the privilege of participating in. We are incredibly grateful to the school's teachers, administrative staff, and ownership for helping develop our children from a very young age all the way through Pre-K. Thank you for the many years of outstanding educational development and care! - Mike & Jen Emanuele

    Nicholas & Michaela & Joseph & Grace's Father

    Pre-K Classroom

  • The teachers, lesson plans, cleanliness, and activities! Great school all around.

    Landon & Fahlyn Grace's Father

    Preschool Classroom

  • We like the low turnover, friendly teachers, helpful office staff, and fun activities for the kids. Our son is happy there and enjoys going, whereas it was a battle to get him to his old daycare every morning.

    Wyatt & Wilder's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • The commitment of the teachers and staff. I am so throughly impressed with every classroom my children experience. Experience is a key word in early childhood and I honestly feel like my children are experiencing such a well rounded education as a result of being in your classrooms. Thank you.

    Nicholas & Michaela & Joseph & Grace's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • The quality of the education. Absolute spectacular. The caring teachers. The cleanliness. The environment. Not one thing in our time at Goddard have I found anything where I had to bring to Micheal's attention. First class educational experience.

    Lawson's Father

    Preschool Classroom

  • Amazing staff and facilities. I truly feel like my daughter is is the best hands while she is attending the Goddard School. She loves going to the Goddard School and is learning something everyday she is there. The staff, from the owner down to the cook, are all actively participating in the growth and development of my child. Highly Recommend.

    Madeline's Father

    Summer Program

  • The staff members are very professional and organized. My son loves going to school at Goddard. His development within the short period of time at the facility has been noticeable. The school has delivered on everything they promised prior to signing up.

    Bryce & Braxton's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • Curriculum Communication Premises Leadership passionately rising to occasion

    Sofia's Father

    Preschool Classroom

  • Love the facility, technology used to communicate with parents and the amazing teachers!

    Beckett & Lucas's Mother

    Infant Classroom

  • The teachers, directors, and owner are absolutely amazing. Their very attentive, loving and caring. They always make your child a priority. The school has a family vibe. Everyone greets you when they see you and makes sure that your being taken care of. I would recommend this school to anyone that wants to make sure your child is taken care of.

    Zacharia & Deen's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • We have been delighted at the focus and attention on our child and his classmates and their development at Goddard. We also feel that the teachers and staff really care about the children and their families.

    Hunter's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • The personalized approach and overall great environment you create.

    Devin & Malia's Father

    Toddler Classroom

  • We've had kids at the Goddard School in Darien for 4 years now and have loved it from day 1. We can't imagine a better environment for our kids -- not only are the teachers and curriculum fantastic, it's also a very warm and loving environment. We truly feel like we are part of a community there.

    Amy & Kelsey's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • The school is wonderful with caring professional staff. The building is in great shape and very clean. They offer a structured curriculum and keep me informed of my child's activities throughout the day, including pictures multiple times a day. I have been very lucky to have found this center!

    Alexander's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • When I pick up my daughter from school she always says "I had a good day at school! Did you have a good day at work?" At home when I read the daily report she enjoys seeing it and asks "to see her school" she giggles and laughs as we see the pictures or videos together. This is all coming from a two year old who was afraid to socialize without her mother nearby! She is definitely growing here and I love it!

    Guadalupe's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • What I like about Goddard's educational services is that, even while my daughter is just an infant (10 months old), there is a structured curriculum and I can tell that her mind is being stimulated while at school (I don't even call it daycare, because to me it really seems as though she is already in "school".)

    Gianna's Mother

    Infant Classroom

  • How well-rounded they are, with stimulating activities for the child's mind and body.

    Matthew's Father

    Pre-K Classroom

  • The Goddard School in Darien continually goes above and beyond in exceeding our expectations.

    Madeline's Father

    Goddard Graduate

  • I know my children are being cared for by teachers that care about them. I enjoy receiving pictures throughout the day. My 5 year old has been prepared well for kindergarten.

    Brian & Darin Parker's Mother

    Goddard Graduate

  • Great environment for kids. Fun educational activities. Overall a happy place.

    Lukas & Tomas's Mother

    Infant Classroom

  • So far love everything about it! Teachers are sweet and very caring, front staff is always so helpful! My child is learning new things every day and having lots of fun !! We are happy we found your school and are very pleased with everything!

    Grantas's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

HUMANITARIAN AWARD

The Goddard Humanitarian Award honors franchisees who are devoted to the welfare of humanity by making the world a better place through early childhood education.

February 2024 - February 2025

EXCELERATE ILLINOIS

ExceleRate Illinois recognizes a program's commitment to quality beyond the basic state licensing requirements (which cover seven broad areas including staffing, programming, health, safety and hygiene).  The Silver Circle of Quality recognizes completion of a rigorous self-assessment and implementation of a continuous quality improvement process, as verified by a state-approved assessor.

January 2018 - September 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 2024

DAILY HERALD READER'S CHOICE

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

January 2013 - January 2024

MARKET OF EXCELLENCE

This award is presented annually and acknowledges a market that has demonstrated the best collaborative effort in representing The Goddard Schools in their community.

January 2014 - January 2015

HEALTH & SAFETY AWARD

Awarded to one “Rookie” Goddard School (among schools that opened between July 2012 and June 2013) that maintained the Highest Quality of Standards among new Goddard Schools.

January 2013 - January 2014

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Awarded to one “Rookie” Goddard School (among schools that opened between July 2012 and June 2013) that maintained the Highest Quality of Standards among new Goddard Schools.

January 2013 - January 2014
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