The Goddard School of

Lake in the Hills

847-669-6390
6:30 am - 5:30 pm
4561 Princeton Lane, Lake in the Hills, Illinois 60156

Proudly Accredited by:

School Highlights

Air Filtration Systems
Art History
Chess
Computers
Summer Camp
Outdoor Classroom
Yoga & Mindfulness
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
Full-Service Kitchen

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Lake in the Hills, 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 Bridget Education Director

Miss Bridget joined The Goddard School in September 2012 as Education Director. She received her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Oakton Community College. Ms. Bridget brought a lot of valuable childcare management experience to our school. She has been a preschool teacher, a teacher at a school for gifted children, a teacher mentor, an Assistant Director, and Director. Ms. Bridget's proudest professional accomplishment is to have been published in the "Illinois Gifted Children Journal".

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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.

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

The teachers are absolutely amazing! My 5 month old son loves all the activities they have planned for the day. They are great communicating anything with my husband and I. It really gives me great comfort knowing my son is happy here.

Elliot's Mother

Infant Classroom

I love the fact that my son wakes up every morning very excited about going to school. He learns so much and only in 2 weeks I can see a big change in his behavior. He wants to do art, read books, talks about his friends at school and play. He loves his teachers (they do an awesome job) and not always wants to go home. He is a very happy boy which makes me a very happy mom.

Alex's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

The staff is incredible. They take the time to get to know our child and our family and keep us up to date with growth and milestones. We feel like family here and are so glad we found Goddard!

Avery's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Great people, great program, your kids get a head start !

Michael & Thomas's Father

Kindergarten Classroom

The curriculum is wonderful. The teachers work hard to plan activities that excite the children about learning! It is so awesome to see even the youngest children using the sign language, Spanish, and yoga that they learn from day to day. I am constantly amazed by the things my son comes away with!

Lucas & Cody's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

The Goddard School does a tremendous job advancing children's development. The teachers are very caring professionals that are great with kids and communicate well with parents.

Drew & Baby's Father

Toddler Classroom

The teachers & staff are great. They make my family feel very welcome. My daughter loves going there.

Lyla & Evangeline's Mother

Preschool Classroom

One thing I love is all the lessons and activities that are planned to help the kids learn, explore and expose them to new experiences. Just yesterday I received a photo of my son painting, reading with a friend and feeling the texture of sand all before noon!

Drew's Mother

Toddler 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

Food and Nutrition

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

On-Site Cook

Enrichment and Environment

Art History

Chess

Computers

Engineering

Exploration Room

Full-Service Kitchen

Interactive Whiteboard

Music Appreciation

Nutrition

Outdoor Classroom

Physical Fitness

Playground(s)

Secondary Languages

Sports & Fitness

Tablets

World Cultures

Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

More fun is on the way! Stay tuned for upcoming events.

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.

NAC ACCREDITED

NAC Accreditation is a voluntary process of program assessment that examines all aspects of quality care and education for young children including curriculum, interactions between teachers and children, health and safety, family engagement and professional preparation and development of faculty.

May 2025 - May 2029

EXCELERATE ILLINOIS - SILVER CIRCLE

SILVER

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.

March 2019 - December 2029

READER'S CHOICE - DAILY HERALD

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

January 2017 - May 2026

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 2010 - January 2026

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

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