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

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

We love Goddard. We have been with Goddard for two children over the last six years and have watched the school develop. The teachers build a solid foundation for lifelong learning and social skills for each child. Safety is paramount. Communication is clear and concise. Goddard makes it possible for parents to thrive professional and personally.

Josephine & Adeline Mae's Mother

Infant Classroom

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