The Goddard School of

Deerfield
(Northbrook)

847-349-4499
7:30 am - 5:30 pm
475 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, Illinois 60015

School Highlights

Air Purifying System
American Sign Language
Art History
Catering
Chess
Crash-Rated Fencing
Dance
Engineering
Finger Guards

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Deerfield (Northbrook), 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.

Learn More

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!

Tell Me More

What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

The teachers and the staff are very caring, there is such a wide array of activities, kids really thrive socially and educationally, and management does a fantastic job with making the parents feel appreciated.

Liam & James's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Caring teachers and staff. They have my children’s development top of mind and are proactive addressing any issues.

John & Joanna (Joey) 's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

My daughter loves everything about Goddard — the teachers, staff and directors are great, she’s learning everyday and forming good friendships.

Nathan & Leora's Mother

Preschool Classroom

We have had a great experience with all of our teachers at Goddard deerfield! My daughter looks forward to school and has learned SO much!

Heidi's Mother

Toddler Classroom

I love Goddard school! The teachers and owners are amazing! My child eats delicious meals, has music class, Spanish class, circle time and outdoor fun!! They plan fun parents nights out, celebrate holidays with fun crafts and have themed dress up days.

James's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Everybody is so accommodating and supportive and caring!

Max & Cameron's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Amazing staff and curriculum. We feel so at ease knowing our son is in great hands while we’re at work!

Mark & Ryan's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Friendly staff, good communication, fun activities, clean school.

Lillian's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

Air Purifying System

Crash-Rated Fencing

Finger Guards

Gate Alarm

Iris Scanner

Key Fobs

Outdoor Security Cameras

Parking Lot Bollards

Water Filtration System

Food and Nutrition

Catering

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language

Art History

Chess

Dance

Engineering

Handwriting

Interactive Whiteboard

Music Appreciation

Outdoor Classroom

Physical Fitness

Playground(s)

Robotics

Rock Wall

STEAM Cart/Computer Lab

Secondary Languages

Sports & Fitness

World Cultures

Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

December 5

Pre-K Winter Concerts

All Day
December 8

Spirit Week

All Day
December 8

Teacher Appreciation Week

All Day
December 9

Teacher Appreciation Week

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.

CRADLES TO CRAYONS

We work with Cradles to Crayons on their mission to end clothing insecurity for children. The organization collects new and nearly new children’s items which are distributed to children in need, free of charge.

May 2024

TOP CHOICE AWARD

Top Choice Awards (TCA) is an important institution for the local and international business scene. The organization conducts research and democratic polling in top cities around the globe, with the singular purpose of identifying and promoting businesses and professionals who have risen above their competition and earned the people's vote.

January 2019

CHESS AT THREE

Chess at Three is an innovative, narrative-based program that uses a collection of fun stories to teach chess to children in an entertaining, play-focused way. For example, instead of teaching children that kings move one square at a time, children learn that one king moves very slowly because his belly is big and one moves slowly because he is afraid of everything. By following these stories, children quickly start to play chess and solve chess puzzles.

October 2019

READER'S CHOICE - DAILY HERALD

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

January 2019

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 2019

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

Ready To Learn More?

Discover what makes Goddard extraordinary.

Tell Me More

The Goddard School of Deerfield (Northbrook)

School Highlights

Where They Start Matters

The Goddard Difference

Curriculum

Expert, Caring Teachers

Leading with Curiosity

Discover Our Classrooms

Infant

Toddlers

Twos

Bridge

Preschool

Pre-K

Additional Programs Offered

Summer Fun

What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

Health and Safety

Food and Nutrition

Enrichment and Environment

Preview the Fun

Upcoming Events

Follow Us on Social

Loading social media feed...

Care You Can Trust

CRADLES TO CRAYONS

TOP CHOICE AWARD

CHESS AT THREE

READER'S CHOICE - DAILY HERALD

BERNIE’S BOOK BANK

HUMANITARIAN AWARD

Ready To Learn More?

The Goddard School of

Deerfield
(Northbrook)