The Goddard School of

Naperville
(83rd Street)

630-355-7199
7:30 am - 6:00 pm
1928 Springbrook Square Drive, Naperville, Illinois 60564

Proudly Accredited by:

School Highlights

Air Filtration Systems
Air Purifying System
All Organic Foods Served
American Sign Language
Art History
Catering
Chess
Computers
Dance

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Naperville (83rd Street), we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. We believe every child has a world of extraordinary awaiting them. Whether it's after a day at Goddard or years after graduation, we lay the foundation for their bright future. We're not just educators – we're here to inspire, celebrate, and support everything that makes them shine. We proudly serve families in Naperville and Aurora, offering high-quality early childhood education and care. Now enrolling for infant care, toddler, preschool, pre-K, and more.

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.

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.

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.

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 Marinella Owners Marinella and Sharon

Meet Co-owners, Marinella and Sharon. Marinella began her career in the healthcare industry, where she developed a commitment to caring for others and supporting families during some of life’s most important moments. She realized that her true passion lay in creating a nurturing environment for children during their earliest years--a foundation that would positively shape their health, happiness, and development for years to come. This passion led her to transition into owning two Goddard Schools in Naperville. Sharon has a strong foundation in customer service and operations from years in the service industry. Sharon’s experience managing fast-paced environments taught her the importance of teamwork, attention to detail, and creating positive experiences with a people-first approach. She strives to build strong relationships with families and a supportive, motivated team. Together, they create an empowered school culture of collaboration that feels like a community.

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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.

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 Camp

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

We love the curriculum and activities provided to our child. She had a hard time transitioning to daycare, but she’s on track to love it now and we are so excited for her.

Davia's Mother

Preschool Classroom

The staff truly care about the children and always want the best for the family. I especially am thankful for Stephanie and Melissa up front.

Robert (RJ) & Giavanna's Mother

Preschool Classroom

We are happy with this school, that includes everything the school offers on activities, the food choices and the people who work there. Our son enjoys going and learning at the school. So we are happy we found this school.

Davin & Liam's Mother

Summer Program

Great teachers and curriculum

David & Jack Antonio & Julia's Mother

Junior-K Classroom

Best school ever

Wyatt's Father

Preschool Classroom

The teachers take very good care of my child and the management is also very involved in my child’s safety and well-being.

Bodhi's Mother

Kindergarten Classroom

Great teachers and facilities

Colin's Father

Kindergarten Classroom

The teachers and the administrators are very friendly.

Lara's Father

Preschool Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

Air Filtration Systems

Air Purifying System

Finger Guards

Gate Alarm

Hand Scanner

Non-Biometric Security Scanner

Outdoor Security Cameras

Food and Nutrition

All Organic Foods Served

Catering

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language

Art History

Chess

Computers

Dance

Engineering

Exploration Room

Handwriting

Interactive Whiteboard

Learning Technologies

Literacy Nook

Microscope(s)

Music Appreciation

Nutrition

Physical Fitness

Playground(s)

Rock Wall

Secondary Languages

Sports & Fitness

World Cultures

Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

December 9

Candy Cane Science

9:30 - 11:30 AM
December 12

Gingerbread Creations Family Event

9 - 11:30 AM
December 15

Holiday Spirit Days

All Day
December 15

Jingle Bell Math

9:30 - 11:30 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.

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 2020 - December 2027

READER'S CHOICE - DAILY HERALD

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

January 2009 - December 2026

EXCELERATE ILLINOIS - GOLD CIRCLE

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.

January 2017 - January 2023

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