The Goddard School of Skokie
(Evanston/ Wilmette)

School Address: 9651 Gross Point Road
, Skokie, Illinois 60076
School Phone Number: 847-773-0200 , School Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Welcome to Our School

The Goddard School of Skokie (Evanston/ Wilmette) is a warm and nurturing space where extraordinary awaits your child each and every day.

Contact us for a virtual tour of our infant, pre-toddler, toddler, preschool and pre-kindergarten programs!

Meet  Andrew & Mary Fratini

Meet Andrew & Mary Fratini

On-Site Owners
Hello, we are Andrew and Mary Fratini, proud owners of the NAEYC-accredited Goddard School® of Skokie (Evanston/Wilmette). We’re honored to bring The Goddard School’s exceptional program to families across the North Shore. Andrew is a graduate of the University of Dayton, and Mary of the University of Iowa. As proud parents of two Goddard alumni, we saw the need for a high-quality early childhood option in the North Shore and opened our school in August 2016. Our mission is simple: to offer families the very best in early childhood education. We’re proud recipients of Goddard’s Circle of Excellence and President’s Club honors, reflecting our commitment to quality and family experience. We invite you to visit our beautiful, NAEYC-accredited school in Skokie. We’re excited to introduce you to our incredible faculty and leadership team and to share more about The Goddard School’s play-based curriculum. Thank you for the opportunity to be part of your child’s early learning journey!
  • Our School

    Welcome! We’re committed to your child’s health, safety and education, which is why we provide children with safe and healthy learning environments at our School.

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    Faculty

    Our teachers blend the highest standards in early childhood education and development with nurturing care.

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    Summer Camp

    Our summer program is an exciting extension of the school year filled with lots of outdoor play and fun learning adventures!

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  • Reviews & Recognition

    We greatly value feedback we receive from parents and our communities, and are proud to share these publicly.

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Something Fun Is Always Happening at Goddard!

Upcoming Events

  • June 27 Water Day! 9 - 11:45 AM
  • July 1 Water Day! 9 - 11:45 AM
  • July 2 Zoo to You
  • July 4 School Closed
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Where They Start Matters

Early childhood is a time of endless potential — a season where curiosity, discovery and small victories build the foundation for a remarkable future. That’s why where a child begins their journey matters.

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What Teachers Mean to Me

Every member of the Goddard faculty has special, often extraordinary, gifts they share with their students. When a child comes home happy and can't wait to see their teacher the next day, tell us about it. Take this moment to celebrate your child's teachers!

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LEARNING YOUR CHILD LOVES

We work tirelessly to ensure children thrive in a healthy, safe and warm environment. Within this secure and nurturing environment, children can discover their unique gifts.

Our programs go beyond academics and help children develop important social-emotional skills like kindness, empathy, responsible decision making and more.  

In our classrooms, creativity and curiosity blossom as children discover the wonder of learning. Through fun learning experiences (F.L.EX.®), your child will develop academic and social-emotional skills that will help them feel ready to take on the world.

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