The Goddard School of

Springfield

217-210-4545
6:30 am - 6:00 pm
3411 Hedley Road, Springfield, Illinois 62711

School Highlights

American Sign Language
Antimicrobial Treatments
Chess
Computers
Custom Key Code Entry
Finger Guards
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
Gate Alarm
Handwriting

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.

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.

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.

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 MJ On-Site Owner

On-Site Owner - Prior to her career in Early Childhood Education, she has 9 years of retail management experience working in both specialty and big box stores with a proven history to increase and maintain overall sales, customer satisfaction, and employee development. She joined The Goddard School of Springfield in 2019 and has worked in the Early Childhood Education field since 2016. She has her BA in Early Childhood Education with a focus on Leadership and Administration. She is inspired everyday by her husband (Travis), bonus daughter (Claire), and the most loyal pups (Bella & Scout). Some of her favorite things are cooking and staying active to maintain a healthy lifestyle, getting outside anywhere she can, fishing & reading!

Meet The Team

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 - 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.

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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.

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

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

Every staff member that has cared for our daughter has been excellent. They are all very engaged and truly care about our daughter and her development!

Lyla's Father

Toddler Classroom

Incredible stuff. So appreciative for how they care for our baby

Michael's Mother

Infant Classroom

They truly treat my child like their own. All of my daughter’s teachers are so caring and kind. I enjoy the app and seeing what activities they are doing that day to help with my daughter’s development.

Lyla's Mother

Infant Classroom

Knowing my child is safe and that her caregivers genuinely care about her health and well-being. The advanced curriculum in place to help her learn from a young age. The leadership team that is friendly and supportive and listens to parents concerns.

Loxley's Mother

Infant Classroom

Each day Jackson is happy to go to “school” and is still happy when we pick him up. There is something new learned every day and greatly appreciate all of the hard work of his teachers and the other staff. His daily summary allows us to check on him occasionally to see how his day is going. The pictures we get each day further prove how happy he is and curious to learn each day.

Jackson's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Family focused, really supportive to help how ever they can support our family’s specific needs.

Norah & Luke's Mother

Preschool Classroom

I love the structured layout of each day with programmed learning objectives. I am thankful for the communication through the app so I know how my child is doing throughout the day. I am thankful for the safety precautions you have set in place.

Walter's Mother

Toddler Classroom

We have recommended Goddard to countless other families and co-workers. The staff is exceptional and we feel confident in their ability to care for our kids.

Palmer & Eleanor & TBD's Mother

Preschool Classroom