The Goddard School of

Mokena
(New Lenox)

708-390-8880
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
11900 Francis Road, Mokena, Illinois 60448

School Highlights

After School
Air Filtration Systems
American Sign Language
Art History
Basketball Court
Before School
Chess
Dance
Disinfectant Sprayer

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Mokena (New Lenox), 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 Neel & Dolon Owners

After three decades as a consultant, manager and executive in software companies, it became clear to Neel that education is the most important ingredient to improve lives. Foundation of higher education is high-quality early childhood education. After carefully considering several options Neel and Dolon chose The Goddard School because of its unsurpassed reputation of play based learning curriculum. The Goddard School has been rated #1 in early childhood education every year since 2000 and enjoys an excellent national reputation. Neel earned a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering and an MBA in Finance and Automated Systems from highly reputed universities in India. Over the last decade, he was part of an executive management team, as a Director and Vice President of worldwide consulting operations in 5 continents. Neel and Dolon are married for 30 years and raised two children. Their daughter earned a degree in Bioengineering and their son is studying Computer Science Engineering. Dolon has been intimately involved in shaping the school with the finer details and selecting teachers. They look forward to getting to know you and your family!

Meet The Team

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

Special Programs

We enhance our play-based curriculum with a range of enrichment programs designed to fit your child’s interests.
Private Kindergarten

Our private kindergarten program focuses on fun learning experiences that will prepare your children for success in first grade and beyond!

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What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

The Goddard schools is very education centric making sure our kids are ready for their next steps.

Alexandra & Lucas's Father

Pre-K Classroom

I like the organization and daily communication between parents and teachers. Personalization as well, since the teachers and admin know each and every parent and child. It's great.

Miles's Mother

Infant Classroom

The directors and staff do such an incredible job everyday to give our kids the best experience and education.

Blake & Jack & Ellorie's Mother

Preschool Classroom

We love all the teachers and directors at Goddard! Any concerns we have ever had (which have been minimal) have been met with urgency and care. Our daughter lights up when she is greeted by the staff in the morning and it feels good to be leaving her in the care of people that she loves. Keep up the great work! We appreciate you.

Reece's Mother

Infant Classroom

I am very happy with the quality of care my children are receiving from Goddard. Both of my children have a connection with their teachers, and I know they are in good hands when I drop them off. I am really happy with the direction the school is headed in.

Colin & Fiona's Mother

Infant Classroom

We love the teachers and the school's willingness to accommodate our needs as well as their commitment to remain open during the pandemic.

Lucy's Father

Pre-K Classroom

Great school!

Olivia's Father

Toddler Classroom

My children love The Goddard School. The teachers are very warm, friendly, and loving to the children. I know that my toddler and pre-schooler are safe and are learning a lot! Goddard is very clean and well organized. The school provides a fun, educational learning environment and for that, I am thankful!

Kelly & Margaret & Patrick'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

Parking Lot Bollards

Food and Nutrition

On-Site Cook

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language

Art History

Basketball Court

Chess

Dance

Engineering

Handwriting

Learning Technologies

Music Appreciation

Nutrition

Physical Fitness

Playground(s)

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

National wear your blue jeans day

8 - 9 AM
December 9

Holiday Show

8 - 9 AM
December 21

The winter solstice

All Day
December 24

We Close at 12:30

8 - 9 AM

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.

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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