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We love our Goddard School. Teachers are caring, staff is very professional, owners are on site. Safety is always a priority and with the current COVID situation, we believe everyone at school has really gone above and beyond our expectations. You know your children are in good hands when you pick them up from school and come out with a smile and tell you all about their day.
Lucia & Catalina's Mother
Preschool Classroom
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Goddard is great with communication and safety—especially during COVID. The staff are great, we couldn’t be happier we chose Goddard.
Brayden & Liam's Mother
Infant Classroom
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We’ve been to three other daycares in the past and Goddard surpasses them all! The teachers are wonderful and attentive, the curriculum is great, and the communication from the directors and staff is awesome!
Parker & Baby's Mother
Pre-K Classroom
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We love The Goddard School. We’re confident that our kids are staying safe and healthy while learning and having fun. Our kids love going to school and are always excited to tell us about their day when we pick them up.
Ozzie & Gwendolyn's Mother
Toddler Classroom
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We love everything! The teachers and staff are all caring and dedicated individuals that always go above and beyond to ensure our kids are receiving the absolute best care. The front office always keeps us well informed. The daily emails from the teachers with photos and activities is greatly appreciated. Thank you for everything!
Aaron & Anthony's Mother
Preschool Classroom
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Teaching curriculum, teachers and staff. Lot of extra curricular activities as well (like Jungle bus, Water Day etc.). My daughter really enjoys at the school and always looks forward to go.
Kiara's Father
Summer Program
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The teachers have been outstanding and the facility is in great shape.
Carter & Cooper's Father
Infant Classroom
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Best teachers and administrators. The children have so much fun and learn a lot.
Athanasia's Mother
Toddler Classroom
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Outstanding teachers, great curriculum, safe environment for children and friendly caring owners
Jackson & Baby girl's Mother
Goddard Graduate
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I feel that my child is receiving the attention required for him to learn new things at Goddard. The teachers are very friendly and know exactly how to take care of the little ones.
Aziyan's Father
Kindergarten Classroom
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CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE PRESIDENT’S CLUB
Goddard’s Circle of Excellence President’s Club Award recognizes franchisees that meet the highest standards set by Goddard Systems in the areas of health and safety, curriculum, overall quality, punctual reporting and business operations. Eligibility is limited to franchisees that achieved the highest level of excellence, scoring in the top ten percent in each category.
February 2024 - February 2025
HUMANITARIAN AWARD
The Goddard Humanitarian Award honors franchisees who are devoted to the welfare of humanity by making the world a better place through early childhood education.
February 2024 - February 2025
COGNIA™ ACCREDITED
Cognia (http://www.cognia.org/) offers accreditation and certification, assessment, professional learning, and improvement services to institutions and other education providers. As a global nonprofit working in over 80 countries, Cognia serves 36,000 institutions, nearly 25 million students, and five million educators every day.
June 2019 - June 2024
CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE
Goddard’s Circle of Excellence Award recognizes franchisees for elevating the Goddard brand, reputation and business performance through outstanding achievements in education and operational delivery. The Circle of Excellence program represents the very best of the system and reflects Goddard’s mission and values.
May 2023 - May 2024
DAILY HERALD READER'S CHOICE
This award recognizes the best in the Chicagoland area -- as voted by the readers of the Daily Herald.
July 2009 - July 2023
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 2017 - January 2023
EXCELERATE ILLINOIS
ExceleRate Illinois recognizes a program's commitment to quality beyond the basic state licensing requirements (which cover seven broad areas including staffing, programming, health, safety and hygiene). The Silver Circle of Quality recognizes completion of a rigorous self-assessment and implementation of a continuous quality improvement process, as verified by a state-approved assessor.
September 2016 - September 2022
NATIONAL GODDARD SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Each year, during National Teacher Appreciation Week, Goddard Systems, Inc. recognizes 4 outstanding Goddard School teachers, out of 8,000, for their excellence in early childhood education.
January 2020 - January 2021
CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE
Goddard’s Circle of Excellence Award recognizes franchisees that meet the highest standards set by GSI in the areas of health and safety, curriculum, overall quality, punctual reporting and business operations. Eligibility is limited to franchisees that score in the highest range in all of these categories.
January 2017 - January 2018
CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE PRESIDENT’S CLUB
Goddard’s Circle of Excellence President’s Club Award recognizes franchisees that meet the highest standards set by GSI in the areas of health and safety, curriculum, overall quality, punctual reporting and business operations. Eligibility is limited to franchisees that achieved the highest level of excellence, scoring in the top ten percent in each category.
January 2014 - January 2015
MARKET OF EXCELLENCE
This award is presented annually and acknowledges a market that has demonstrated the best collaborative effort in representing The Goddard Schools in their community.
January 2014 - January 2015
CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE
Goddard’s Circle of Excellence Award recognizes franchisees that meet the highest standards set by GSI in the areas of health and safety, curriculum, overall quality, punctual reporting and business operations. Eligibility is limited to franchisees that score in the highest range in all of these categories.
January 2013 - January 2014
CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE PRESIDENT’S CLUB
Goddard’s Circle of Excellence President’s Club Award recognizes franchisees that meet the highest standards set by GSI in the areas of health and safety, curriculum, overall quality, punctual reporting and business operations. Eligibility is limited to franchisees that achieved the highest level of excellence, scoring in the top ten percent in each category.
January 2011 - January 2012
CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE
Goddard’s Circle of Excellence Award recognizes franchisees that meet the highest standards set by GSI in the areas of health and safety, curriculum, overall quality, punctual reporting and business operations. Eligibility is limited to franchisees that score in the highest range in all of these categories.
January 2008 - January 2011