Tuition & What’s Included

At The Goddard School of Hawthorn Woods - Lake Zurich, tuition isn’t just a fee. It’s a research-backed curriculum, caring teachers your child sees every day and a community that knows your family by name.

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What Your Tuition Includes

We understand these years matter more than almost any others. That’s why tuition at The Goddard School of Hawthorn Woods - Lake Zurich is built around a lot more than a seat in a classroom.

  • Wonder of Learning® Curriculum

    Our proprietary, inquiry-based education program that follows your child’s questions, not a script.

  • Experienced, Caring Teachers

    Degreed, tenured educators with low student-to-teacher ratios who know your child by name.

  • A Village for Your Whole Family

    More than a School. A community of families, teachers and staff who show up for each other, year after year.

  • A Local, On-Site Owner

    A consistent team is here to welcome your child every day and knows your family personally. 

  • The Goddard Family Hub App

    Daily photos and updates plus developmental check-ins, so you always know how your child’s day and growth is going.

  • Health, Safety & Security

    Supervised entry, rigorous cleaning & routine protocols and safety measures built into every part of the day.

  • STEAM & Enrichment

    Music, movement, foreign language and hands-on science woven into the week.

  • Nutritious Snacks & Catered Lunch

    Fresh morning and afternoon snacks included every day, and fresh healthy catered lunches provided daily.

  • Outdoor Play

    Through play and physical activity our outdoor spaces nurture holistic development.

Tuition by Classroom

Here’s what tuition looks like at The Goddard School of Hawthorn Woods - Lake Zurich by classroom. Your exact rate will depend on your child’s chosen schedule including number of days and hours.

Estimated tuition $2384 / Monthly
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.
Estimated tuition $2384 / Monthly
First Steps
12 - 18 m
We support and encourage children to confidently explore and develop new skills, language and ideas.
Estimated tuition $1101 - $2203 / Monthly
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.
Estimated tuition $1031 - $2062 / Monthly
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.
Estimated tuition $1031 - $2062 / Monthly
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.
Estimated tuition $699 - $1847 / Monthly
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.
Estimated tuition $699 - $1847 / Monthly
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.

Visit Us to Determine Your Family’s Rate

The best way to understand what you’re investing in is to see it in person. When we meet, we can give you a more accurate tuition rate based on your family’s needs.

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The best why to understand what your tuition includes is to walk the School, meet the teachers and talk it through with the people who you’ll see daily.

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Every Goddard School is individually owned and operated and tuition rates vary by school, and other key factors such as child's age, program and schedule. Rates are subject to change at the school’s discretion.

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