The Goddard School of

Springfield

School Phone Number: 217-210-4545

, School Hours: 6:30 am - 6:00 pm

School Address: 3411 Hedley Road, Springfield, Illinois 62711

School Highlights

American Sign Language
Zono
Chess
Indoor Gym
Custom Key Code Entry
Parking Lot Bollards
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
Summer Camp
Private Kindergarten

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Springfield, 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.

Where They Start Matters

We nurture your child’s unique potential by encouraging their natural curiosity so they’re prepared to confidently take on the world.

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.

Meet Our Teachers

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 Cassandra Director of Operations

Ms. Cassandra graduated from Glenwood High School in Chatham. She has been with the Goddard School since 2021 and has as an Associates in Early Childhood Education. She has always had a passion for working with children, whether that be babysitting at an early age, volunteering for numerous child-based opportunities such as the Big Brother Big Sister and Lunch Buddies programs or having fun with her own children. She began teaching in 2016 and has worked hard to learn and implement all that she can about the best techniques for teaching young minds and the most beneficial classroom management strategies! She was previously a teacher here at The Goddard School teaching the Preschool curriculum and found that she loved all The Goddard School stands for and believes we truly aim to make every child’s future as bright as possible! Outside of Goddard, she is a lucky mother to 4 amazing children who keep her very busy and full of love!

Meet The Team

Classrooms & Programs

From infants and toddlers to pre-K, kindergarten and beyond, our classrooms are designed specifically with your little one’s needs in mind.

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Infant

6 w - 15 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

15 - 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.

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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.

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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.

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Kindergarten

5 - 6 yrs

Hands-on learning and a focus on social-emotional development in our Kindergarten classroom will prepare your child for success in first grade and beyond!

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Summer at Goddard

Summer at Goddard is all about capturing the carefree feeling of the season. Your child will learn, play and grow in a safe, familiar environment with expert teachers guiding them as they explore, make friends and build confidence.

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

Explore all the features and programs found at The Goddard School of Springfield.

Health and Safety

Antimicrobial Treatments
Custom Key Code Entry
Finger Guards

Gate Alarm
Non-Biometric Security Scanner
Outdoor Security Cameras
Parking Lot Bollards
Supervised Lobby Entry
Zono

Food and Nutrition

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
On-Site Cook

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language
Chess
Degreed Teachers

Dramatic Arts Space
Engineering
Handwriting
Indoor Gym
Interactive Whiteboard
Kodo Kids
Learning Technologies
Low Ratios
Music Appreciation
Nutrition
Physical Fitness
Playground(s)
Robotics
Tablets
Tenured Teachers
Wonder of Learning®
Yoga & Mindfulness

What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

So far, Goddard has been great for my child. I can see the growth and learning improvements.

Jeremy's Father

Preschool Classroom

Great place, great staff!

Everly & Poppy's Father

Twos Classroom

The Goddard School of Springfield has provided a safe environment for care and learning. Our son has shown us how happy he is to go to school each day and continues to amaze us with the different things he knows. We credit the teachers with their patience and continued reinforcement of key facts and learning experiences! We love it here.

Jackson's Mother

Twos Classroom

Friendly, clean, and my child’s growth is evident.

Eleanor “Nora” 's Father

Twos Classroom

I love the daily pictures. That is such a an amazing benefit to parents who work. I love how my 2 year old has a consistent teacher which is needed and hard to find in some daycares. I love all the learning. Micah has spontaneously counted to 11 and sang his ABC's in just 2 months being here. We have noticed such growth and are very pleased. I also appreciate all the communication.

Micah's Mother

Twos Classroom

I feel like Goddard takes many steps to ensure my child’s safety. The teachers are very friendly and the curriculum seems enriching.

Kole's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Professional staff who give full attention to my child’s needs.

Zoya's Father

Pre-K Classroom

Great learning environment Greater flexibility for parent pickup and drop off Multiple fun activities for parents and kids

Etornam's Mother

Preschool Classroom