Round Lake 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.

  • I would highly recommend The Goddard School of Round Lake! The directors and teachers are simply amazing. We have had nothing short of a wonderful experience. The teachers love and care for the children, and create fun learning activities to help each child learn and grow. I can't thank them enough for the impact that they have had on both of my children!

    Allison & Andrew's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • We are new to this school, but not new to daycare. Our kids have been in daycare elsewhere for 2 years and 3 years and this school has exceeded our expectations. We are very happy and most importantly our kids are very happy!

    Winnie & Frankie's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • Sending our kiddos to the Goddard School was one of the best decisions we ever met. We wish we would have started them there sooner! They have grown so much in their learning and social skills since arriving at Goddard. Thank you!

    Leyna & Jackson & Jameson's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • Everyone at Goddard has been so welcoming and helpful with all our questions! All the teachers have been extremely helpful with ensuring my kids feel welcome and safe in their new environment.

    Ethan & Lucas's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • The school is well-run and the staff is amazing!! Good food options and lots of learning and play! The school also hosts events for both parent and child to partake in.

    Ava Rose & Emma's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • The teachers are wonderful and so caring for our daughter. I love the pictures they send us during the day. I feel like my daughter is in good hands.

    Madison's Mother

    Infant Classroom

  • We feel so at home at The Goddard School. The teachers and staff really care about the children and know them all personally. They take the time to incorporate families and get to know parents and siblings also. Everything that they do is education based and they take ever opportunity for exploration.

    Macklin & Easton's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • Very well organized and responsive to messages/contacts. everyone's been very friendly and welcoming too!

    Eleanor's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • I highly recommend your school to my friends because of your educational methods and your sense of responsibility. Additionally, your staff are very polite and kind.

    Aryo 's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • Staff is attentive, my child has improved dramatically since he started school and I love the overall dynamic.

    Bradley's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • Consistent staff, strong curriculum, amazing teachers.

    Lucia & Carmela's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • The support provided by the school to ensure our daughters are well taken care of is top-notch. Flexibility and understanding is offered from all staff members and caregivers, which gives us peace of mind dropping off our girls each day. The time taken to understand their individual needs is so important and appreciated!

    Gianna & Enza's Mother

    Before/After School Program

  • Tracy and Yesi have done such an amazing job at preparing our daughter for kindergarten. The curriculum at Goddard is astounding and we are so happy that our child is part of the Goddard family.

    Vanessa's Mother

    Goddard Graduate

  • Great teachers, clean, modern, and organized facility, safety, high academic gains, etc.

    Joelle & Vivienne & Brynn's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • We love Goddard! The teachers provide us with frequent updates and answer our questions whenever we have questions. We like the annex as an additional play area to use in the winter. Everyone is very nice!

    Mason & Ryan's Father

    Before/After School Program

  • Our family's experience with Goddard RL has been amazing from day one. The program, the teachers and the care they show daily for our children continues to blow us away after almost 6 years at the School. Our kids have learned so much and have been so well cared for, we could not be happier with our experience!

    Leo & Jack's Mother

    Goddard Graduate

  • Having been to a couple daycares for our children, I can confidently say The Goddard School RL is the best. They have such remarkable curriculum and all their programs are structured so well. They also do a great job communicating with families and keeping them up-to-date on upcoming activities, children's daily reports, etc. The care they give for our son is extraordinary, they truly care, it’s not just a job.

    James's Mother

    Goddard Graduate

  • Ths facility was nicer than most, there was at least one other that was bigger/nicer that we visited, but what made our decision easy was the staff! And the teacher and rest of the staff continue to impress us. The app is also great with the daily report and photos

    Hayden's Father

    Toddler Classroom

  • Great staff, teachers, love the cleanliness and procedures in place.

    Brian's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • The staff do a whole ton for the children. As well as, and the biggest factor to me is that my child left the classroom she was in and tells me how much she felt loved by the teachers. She adores her teachers which makes me happy knowing she feels like she matters.

    Lilianna's Mother

    Before/After School Program

  • I love the care and attention given to my children from the teachers. I really appreciate how all the office staff know my children, and my kids know and love them too. The teachers are creative and go above and beyond to ensure the children enjoy their time at school and have fun learning.

    Liam & Owen's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • The most important outcome: my son is happy at Goddard! Teachers care about him.

    Maria & Joaquim's Mother

    Goddard Graduate

  • Kind/compassionate teachers, great curriculum

    Jason & Lucas's Mother

    Before/After School Program

  • Organized, informative, kind, schedule driven, educational, positive learning environment

    Lylah's Mother

    Before/After School Program

  • Since my boys have started they have grown so much!! They LOVE going to school and are very happy children when they come home. The skills they have developed and mastered has been incredible to see right before my eyes.

    Camden & Anthony's Mother

    Before/After School Program

  • The communication is great with the staff. The daily photos help to feel included in my child’s day.

    Quorra & Zara's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • The staff is always friendly and professional. I feel safe sending my children there with their security measures.

    Riley's Father

    Toddler Classroom

  • from the staff to the learning environment, Goddard is truly such a wonderful place for your children to go to! I feel comforted knowing that my kids here are appreciated and are learning in a place that promotes their learning development leagues ahead of the conventional ways.

    Arya & Lily's Father

    Pre-K Classroom

  • The staff is phenomenal. My kids have never resisted walking through Goddard’s welcoming front doors. Our oldest is now 4 1/2 and has been attending since she was 12 weeks. Her younger sister is almost two and started at the same age. My wife and I could not imagine sending them anywhere else!

    Sadie & Cecilia & Emily's Father

    Preschool Classroom

  • Great facility, kids love going to Goddard and they have lot to talk about after they come home.

    Eesha & Megha's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • My children have benefited from the care they have received there

    Sydney & Charley's Mother

    Before/After School Program

  • We love the teachers and administrators at The Goddard School! Everyone is so kind and caring and helpful. The curriculum is also top notch. Our oldest daughter does a ton of therapy (OT, Speech, PT, etc.) and we see the strategies and skills used there echoed in the curriculum at Goddard. It’s reassuring knowing that the curriculum is based on what science shows kids need to develop skills and hit milestones. So glad we are at Goddard.

    Temperance & Adelaide's Mother

    Summer Program

  • Friendly teachers, strong academics, caring environment

    Ayla's Mother

    Before/After School Program

  • Great staff!

    Joseph & Dominic's Father

    Preschool Classroom

  • Constant communication from the school, and love how my daughter's teachers are so engaged.

    Arya's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • The teachers and staff are extremely kind, accommodating, and generous with their time. They go above and beyond to include everyone.

    Declan's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

EXCELERATE ILLINOIS - SILVER 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.

August 2024 - August 2027

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.

November 2016 - August 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 2013 - December 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

MARKET OF EXCELLENCE

The Market of Excellence Award is presented annually and acknowledges a market that has demonstrated the best collaborative effort in representing The Goddard School in their community.

January 2014 - January 2015

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 2014
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