The Goddard School of Plainfield

School Address: 24829 W. 135th Street
, Plainfield, Illinois 60544
School Phone Number: 815-609-5970 , School Hours: 6:30 am - 6:00 pm
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Welcome to Our School

The Goddard School of Plainfield is a warm and nurturing space where extraordinary awaits your child each and every day.

Meet Jane and Boris

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.

  • 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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    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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    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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Something Fun Is Always Happening at Goddard!

Upcoming Events

  • April 25 Pajama Day 6 AM - 6 PM
  • April 29 Picture Day!
  • April 30 Picture Day!
  • May 5 Teacher Appreciation Week
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GODDARD LOVE FROM FAMILIES LIKE YOURS

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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
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Find Their Extraordinary

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

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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

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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.