The Goddard School Of Hawthorn Woods

Overview

The Goddard School of Hawthorn Woods - Lake Zurich provides full-day early education and care for young children, with classroom programs spanning infancy through pre-kindergarten and additional before- and after-school services.

Approach and curriculum

The school follows the Goddard School’s Wonder of Learning® curriculum, a play-based program that emphasizes hands-on exploration and whole‑child development.

Classrooms & programs

Infant (6 w - 12 m): Care and developmentally appropriate exploration for very young children.
Toddlers (12 - 24 m): Support for rapid physical and cognitive development through guided play.
Twos (2 - 3 yrs): Playful learning that addresses social-emotional growth and early skills.
Bridge (2.5 - 3.5 yrs): Transitional classroom focused on independence and preschool routines.
Preschool (3 - 4 yrs): Cooperative learning and structured activities to expand emerging skills.
Pre-K (4 - 5 yrs): Kindergarten-preparation with opportunities to develop early literacy and numeracy skills.

Health, safety, meals and enrichment

Health and safety features listed for the school include air filtration and air-purifying systems, EPA-approved cleaning products, finger guards, gate alarms, halo, and outdoor security cameras.
Food and nutrition offerings include all-organic foods, catering, and fresh fruit/vegetable snacks.
Enrichment and environment features include American Sign Language, art history, chess, computers, dance, engineering, handwriting, interactive whiteboards and various physical and outdoor learning spaces such as playgrounds and an outdoor classroom.

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The Goddard School Of Hawthorn Woods

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Overview

Approach and curriculum

Classrooms & programs

Health, safety, meals and enrichment

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Infant

Toddlers

Twos

Bridge

Preschool

Pre-K

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