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December 2023 by Tayisiya Pospelov
As I reflect on the past 11 years, there's so much I want to share about my experiences. When my child started at the age of 3 ½, she did not speak English, communicating primarily in Russian and Ukrainian. Despite the initial language barrier, within 3-5 months, she seamlessly learned English with the assistance of the dedicated teachers. Their support not only facilitated her language development but also helped her with communication and learning. She genuinely loves her teachers, often coming home excitedly talking about the day's activities and what she learned.We highly recommend The Goddard School in Round Lake because of its excellent curriculum tailored for children. Additionally, the presence of a barn where kids can engage in activities during inclement weather is a feature we appreciate.Even my son, who is now 11 and attended the school, continues to feel a sense of connection. Every time we go to pick up my daughter, his former teachers greet him warmly, asking about his well-being and remembering him kindly. This sense of community is something we cherish.Moreover, the school's commitment to family engagement is evident through the various activities organized throughout the year, such as movie nights in the summer with popcorn under the sky. These events create lasting memories for our family and contribute to the overall positive experience at The Goddard School.Thank you for providing such a nurturing and enriching environment for our children.
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November 2023 by Liz Johnson
We are extremely satisfied with the attention, education, and care our children receive at the Goddard School in Round Lake. I would recommend them to any parents looking for quality, informed, and safe childcare!
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November 2022 by marjr 7
My boys have grown so much educationally since they have started their journey with Goddard of Round Lake. They even love school again!
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November 2022 by Ena Rebstock
We switched to this center earlier this year and have already noticed a vast improvement in our child’s learning! We are very fond of the curriculum, the competence of the teachers and the additional fun activities offered (like summer camp, jungle bus Friday’s and petting zoo’s to name a few ?) Very thankful that we made this transition and looking forward to all of the fun and learning ahead for our kiddo!
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November 2022 by Elizabeth LeVert
This school has been amazing. Previously my children were always cared for by family members but this year we our needs changed and I had to look for child care options out of the home for my 4th child. My child was very comfortable at home and the first few days were difficult for him but the staff in Round Lake made the change as seamless and fun for him as possible! He now has no problem with drop offs and is sad when I pick him up because I am picking him up "too early" and he "doesn't want to leave his friends." The staff is helpful and responsive, the school is clean and the kids have fun while learning. I have no doubt he will be prepared for Kindergarten when his time comes and until then I look forward to watching his growth and development at Goddard School.
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November 2021 by Donald Winstead
First child went to Goddard in Third lake, but due to high demand and covid timing we went a little bit farther to Goddard RLB. We could not be happier. Great staff, and clean facility. and son is learning and developing so much.
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November 2021 by karla Rivera
The staff here really knows how to make me and my kids feel loved and comfortable. When I drop them off, it's like leaving them with family at first my daughter would cry due to new adjustment and never been able to attend daycare she cried a couple times in the beginning but now the transition is so easy. As many other parents with children know, it is very hard to leave your kids once you go back to work. You miss them terribly and hope the people overlooking them care as much for them as you do, and I have always felt this was the case. A huge thank you to Mrs Laura and Mrs Dipti for helping my son in his new school transition. I was very at weary about the set up coming back once COVID happened (I work in healthcare), however, I feel that Goddard and their health measures and practices are up to date and as stringent as they can be abiding by the CDC guidelines. Thank you guys so much for all you do.
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November 2021 by Natasha C
The last three years at Goddard has been a great experience! Our son has absolutely thrived with their curriculum and with the help of the teachers along the way. I’m constantly impressed with the learning approach and how much our child has advanced year after year. The love, care and attention he gets from the teachers continues to amaze me as he moves from classroom to classroom. The staff and teachers are so kind and welcoming and truly love what they do. As a working parent, great childcare is very important and i have always felt confident that our child is well taken care of. They provide a sense of community through the inclusive family events and regular conversations. The school is safe, secure and extremely clean. I’m so glad that we picked the Round Lake Goddard and will continue to highly recommend it as the best school in the area
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November 2020 by Kelly McDonough
We love the Goddard School! My daughter is flourishing and the teachers are amazing. I feel so safe bringing her to 'school' and she loves seeing her teachers every day!
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November 2020 by Emily Dodd
I cannot express how amazing this school is. ALL of the teachers and staff are hands on, loving, and valuable assets to my children’s growth and development. They care and love on all of the kids as they are their own. I’ve been and toured MULTIPLE daycares and this school tops them all by a land slide!!!!!! Laurie, Jenny and Imelda run that school like no bodies business, and they are in fact the best in their business!!! If I could give more stars I would????????????
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November 2020 by amy block
Throughout this pandemic I have had a very clean, safe and reliable place for my son without any worries. The staff is well organized and informative. My son have learned a great deal being at the Goddard School.
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November 2020 by Aly Young
The Goddard is the only school my boys will ever attend. The teachers and staff show their love for the kid’s everyday. Being able to have my boys taken care of is the best piece of mind I could ask for!
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November 2020 by Tim Harrold
We have been so impressed with the Pre-K program our son is enrolled in at Goddard. The teachers and staff have been very responsive and helpful, especially in dealing with COVID. I would highly recommend to other parents.
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November 2020 by Karlie Smith
This Goddard location is the best daycare we have ever found! From the start they have been amazing, we are a military family and they have taken a lot of stress out of our lives by making sure our girls are taken care of even with our hectic lives. The teachers have really become part of our family and they've been there for not only our daughters, but us as well. They take cleanliness to a whole new level and even with the pandemic we never feared for our little ones' health. They were also one of the few daycares in the state that continued to stayed open to help for essential workers, and never once closed their doors. With my husband being active duty military, and me a government contractor, this truly was a blessing.Our girls, especially our oldest are ahead of development milestones (90% potty trained by 2 1/2 and speaking 6+ word sentences) because of their curriculum. She knows all her basic colors, can almost count to ten, and us excited to learn something new everyday. She never cries when we drop her off and is always excited when we pull in.This is truly an amazing daycare, from the staff to the facility, to the safety and STEAM learning, you won't find a better place.
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November 2020 by Team Munson
We enrolled based on a high referral from friends. We have been treated like family ever sense. All pandemic transitions have been seamless. My child learns so much every day and truly enjoys the Goddard learning process. All of the teachers have been wonderful, everyone truly enjoys their careers at Goddard. All staff takes the time to get to know each child and family and ensures that everyone is treated equally. The facility is set up perfectly for maximum education including modern and clean classrooms, toys, books and outdoor equipment. They also have a great indoor gym area for the children to enjoy when the weather is not so great. We love our choice to go with Goddard because they really put education first, this is not just an early childcare facility it is a school.
