Elgin 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.

The owners are amazing...the staff is so caring, kind, they communicate. They are so clean and I don't worry about Covid, they take it very serious and our up to date about everything. I also would like to add that my daughter went there from 2013-2016 and many of the same teachers and staff are still employed, goes to show they love their jobs and the owners take care of them. Thanks!!!

Violet & Vincenzo's Mother

Toddler Classroom
The staff is fantastic and you know your kid is safe and well taken care of. It’s a great environment.

Hugh & Amelia's Mother

Preschool Classroom
People are wonderful. Teachers and the curriculum really helped our children develop in a fun and positive learning environment.

Leah & Aubrey's Father

Pre-K Classroom
They are dedicated to children's learning and safety, and don't compromise on either. The teachers, owners, and all staff are loving and caring. They are constantly reevaluating what they do to ensure a fun and engaging learning environment. We could not recommend them higher!

August & Silas's Mother

Preschool Classroom
Every single teacher we've had is fantastic. They're very attentive to the children's needs and it is not like a typical "day care" where people just look after your kids while you can't watch them. This is a "learning" and "teaching" day center facility. Both owners are very much interested in every child's well-being. A very well-structured environment for any child

Matthew Evan's Father

Pre-K Classroom
I love the positive, nurturing environment Goddard (Elgin) creates—it helps to maximize our son’s learning and growth. Staff also promote positive social/emotional skills that contribute to the full growth of a child.

Maxwell's Father

Pre-K Classroom
Caring staff, strong curriculum. Focus on the whole child.

Drake's Mother

Pre-K Classroom
We love the our teachers, owners and office team. Everyone truly cares about our child and we can tell they are passionate about what they do.

Brayden's Mother

Infant Classroom
So happy we changed to Goddard, my son is so much happier. The school is clean, teacher are amazing, communication is the best. We are very happy with Goddard Elgin.

Leo's Mother

Preschool Classroom

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 2017-January 2018

DAILY HERALD READER'S CHOICE

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

January 2017-January 2018

NATIONAL GODDARD SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Each year, during National Teacher Appreciation Week, Goddard Systems, Inc. recognizes 4 outstanding Goddard School teachers, out of 8,000, for their excellence in early childhood education.

January 2016-January 2017

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

DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

The Director of the Year Award is given to a Goddard School director who illustrates educational leadership, is a mentor to other faculty members at the School and helps create an atmosphere that encourages children to experience the most genuine form of learning.

January 2012-January 2013

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

Goddard’s Circle of Excellence Award recognizes franchisees that meet the highest standards set by GSI in the areas of health and safety, curriculum, overall quality, punctual reporting and business operations. Eligibility is limited to franchisees that score in the highest range in all of these categories.

January 2010-January 2015