The Goddard School of

Plainfield

815-609-5970
6:30 am - 6:00 pm
24829 W. 135th Street, Plainfield, Illinois 60544

Proudly Accredited by:

School Highlights

After School
After School Transportation
American Sign Language
Art History
Before School
Before School Transportation
Catering
Chess
Child Learning Kitchen

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Plainfield, 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 Jane and Boris Owner

Jane & Boris are the proud owners of The Goddard School in Plainfield! Together, they are dedicated to building a strong community through high-quality early childhood education. Jane holds degrees in Business and Psychology from Bradley University and a Master’s in Education from DePaul University. With a background as an elementary education teacher, Jane is passionate about early childhood development and fostering a love for learning in young children. Boris has degrees in Finance and Technology, as well as an MBA from the University of Chicago. Before joining Jane to open The Goddard School, Boris worked as a consultant at Accenture, where he honed his strategic and operational expertise. Beyond their professional lives, Jane and Boris are a family-focused duo. They are proud parents to two children, Nona and Maks. Their household also includes Nika, an adorable Labradoodle, and Camille, a leopard gecko that keeps things lively.

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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 - 12 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

12 - 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.

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

Before and After School

Make busy mornings and afternoon commutes a little easier with our before- and after-school program!
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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What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

My daughter has been in 2 other daycare/schools before Goddard and I have never seen her so happy and excited to go somewhere before here. She has learned so much and has advanced so much as well. Everyone there is so welcoming and sweet it’s such an amazing place!

Parklynn's Mother

Toddler Classroom

The teachers in the infant room are very sweet, caring and seem to enjoy their time with my son. I like the activities he partakes in. I also really like Nicole. She’s always a smiling face with info at the front of the building and she makes it feel welcoming to come to Goddard.

Grant's Mother

Infant Classroom

This was our families first experience with daycare. To say I was nervous for our little 3 month old to start is the understatement of the year. The staff is so kind and amazing. My son loves his teachers and genuinely enjoys his time at school. Glad we found this school!

Jet's Mother

Infant Classroom

It really is a jump start for kindergarten. I feel like my oldest daughter was ahead of the game. I see my youngest also coming home excited about school ( she is currently in pre K)

Breena & Madelyn's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

The structure, learning activities, adherence to cleanliness and sanitation, and friendly staff. My son loves it there that he doesn’t want to go to a different school for kindergarten.

Jordan & Kaitlyn & Jaxson's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

We love the staff and the friendly environments for our kids.

Kennedy & Baby & Parker's Mother

Toddler Classroom

It is a very caring environment, and I feel that the teachers actually care about our child, so I feel that he is safe when he is there.

Landon's Father

Preschool Classroom

The programs, activities and the staff cooperation exceeds beyond the level of excellence.

Evelyn & Lillian's Father

Pre-K Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

Explore all the features and programs found at our local School.

Health and Safety

Disinfectant Sprayer

EPA-Approved Cleaning Products

Finger Guards

Gate Alarm

Outdoor Security Cameras

Parking Lot Bollards

Food and Nutrition

Catering

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

On-Site Cook

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language

Art History

Chess

Child Learning Kitchen

Computers

Dance

Digital Cameras

Dramatic Arts Space

Engineering

Exploration Room

Full-Service Kitchen

Handwriting

Interactive Whiteboard

Learning Technologies

Literacy Nook

Microscope(s)

Music Appreciation

Nutrition

Outdoor Classroom

Physical Fitness

Playground(s)

Robotics

STEAM Cart/Computer Lab

Secondary Languages

Sports & Fitness

Tablets

World Cultures

Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

December 8

Music Class w/ Mr. JD

9 AM - 12:15 PM
December 12

Holiday Music Program

6:30 - 7:30 PM
January 12

Music w/ Mr. JD

9 AM - 12:15 PM
January 19

Music w/ Mr. JD

9 AM - 12:15 PM

Care You Can Trust

The Goddard School is proud to be recognized for our commitment to quality care and early learning! These accolades reflect our dedication to providing a safe, nurturing and enriching environment for every child.

READER'S CHOICE - DAILY HERALD

This award recognizes the best in the Chicagoland area as voted by the readers of the Daily Herald.

January 2025

HUMANITARIAN AWARD

The Humanitarian Award honors a School that ‘does well by doing good.’ This award is given to the school that has demonstrated selfless devotion to serving those in need and demonstrates a commitment to community outreach. This award recognizes the life-enriching programs the School has participated in and positive contributions the School has made through community outreach endeavors.

February 2024

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

EXCELERATE ILLINOIS - GOLD CIRCLE

BRONZE

ExceleRate Illinois recognizes a program's commitment to quality beyond the basic state licensing requirements based on a set of standards in four domains: Teaching and Learning, Family and Community Engagement, Leadership and Management, and Qualifications and Continuing Education.

March 2015

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