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Plainfield (Shorewood) Reviews & Recognition

The love and commitment of our Goddard families inspires us every day. To help make each child’s learning experiences the best they can be, we are always happy to listen when parents share their expectations. Here’s what our families have to say.

We love the administrators, teachers and staff. Their enthusiasm and dedication to their profession is incredible. The curriculum is also outstanding, we see growth and curiosity in our children on a weekly basis. Could not be happier with this school!

Blake & Trevor's Mother

Preschool Classroom
Goddard has been an extended family for my child. He has learned to communicate better, play along with others better, be more independent, and be more creative. The staff is always kind, caring, and supportive. I recommend to all my friends and and brag to all my family.

Bentley's Mother

Toddler Classroom
We have had two boys at Goddard for several years and have been very happy with the teachers, the directors and ownership

William & Benjamin's Father

Preschool Classroom
I love the atmosphere! Everything from the moment you walk into with the warm welcome to the friendly staff, children and families! It’s just a happy place to be!

Adalynn's Mother

Goddard Graduate
This school has been so amazing to our family. The entire staff is very friendly and always willing to help with whatever we need. I am confident that my daughter is receiving a good education and is safe and well cared for.

Aubrey's Mother

Goddard Graduate
The teachers make my children feel extra special. They enjoy being there every day.

Mason & Christian's Mother

Pre-K Classroom
The daily reports, friendly staff, and opportunities for families to attend events and meet each other as well. The security is a great peace of mind and the ratio of kids to teachers is wonderful. The interactions between teachers and students and what is being taught between students.

Adam's Mother

Kindergarten Classroom
The teachers in the baby room are awesome!!! The rest of the staff are super friendly. I feel comfortable that when I drop off my daughter she will be taken care of and learn new things.

Anna's Mother

Infant Classroom
My daughter is excelling in everything after just a few weeks. She comes home excited about things she did and her friends. The teachers are absolutely wonderful and I can't believe how easy they've made this transition for us.

Anastasia's Mother

Goddard Graduate
The staff is what I like about the Goddard school. Everyone that works at Goddard is great. They are friendly and professional.

Jacob & Liam's Father

Pre-K Classroom
I like the daily emails. The owners are friendly and always available.

Lucas's Mother

Before/After School Program
Everyone is so helpful, patient and friendly. My son has had a great experience and loves going to school!

Caleb's Mother

Kindergarten Classroom
The school is very structured & clean. We also love that the school has a lot of events for the kids & families. We feel our son is way ahead of of other kids who are not getting as good of an education as our son is at Goddard

Nicholas & John's Mother

Goddard Graduate
My child learns a lot, has a lot of fun, loves the teachers

Kaya's Father

Pre-K Classroom
The family events held at the school are great, the kid's stage plays are exciting and open house are great and the extra- activities for the kids such as the ice cream socials, snow cone truck, kids jumpy house are all wonderful for the kids. Plus the kids are always learning something meaningful at school each day. As a parent I can see the growth in my kids as a result of attend the Goddard School.

Bobby & Breylen's Father

Preschool Classroom
The faculty is fantastic and friendly. The curriculum is so fantastic, my daughter wouldn't have learned all she has if she wasn't enrolled at this location

McKenna & Jaxon's Mother

Goddard Graduate
Friendly staff. Always answers all questions.

Makinley's Mother

Toddler Classroom
The staff is great and my kids feel very comfortable around staff and the other children

Amara & Mariah's Father

Preschool Classroom
We love Goddard family. For all their hard work and all their care for my little ones

Olivia & Robert Daniel's Father

Kindergarten Classroom
I love the teachers and staff. My daughter has learned so much. She’s thriving in the schools environment.

Anna's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

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 - February 2025

NATIONAL EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM ACCREDITATION

The NECPA accreditation program has been carefully crafted to create broad public understanding of the benefits of high quality early childhood care and education. Coupled with this increased understanding is a raised awareness of the professional expertise required to deliver that high quality care and an appreciation of the advantages that children receive from accredited centers and schools.

May 2021 - May 2024

READER'S CHOICE - DAILY HERALD

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

January 2017 - January 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 - January 2023

MARKET OF EXCELLENCE

The Market of Excellence Award is presented annually and acknowledges a market that has demonstrated the best collaborative effort in representing The Goddard School in their community.

January 2014 - January 2015