The Goddard School Of Naperville South

Overview

The Goddard School of Naperville - 104th Street provides full-day early childhood education and care for infants through pre-K. The school serves families in Naperville and nearby communities, and lists infant, toddler, preschool and pre-K classrooms.

Approach and curriculum

The school implements the Wonder of Learning® curriculum, a play-based programme designed around whole-child development and kindergarten preparation. Teachers plan classroom activities to support social, cognitive and academic development, and the location offers seasonal programmes such as summer camp.

Classrooms & programmes

Infant — 6 w - 12 m. Care and developmentally focused activities for very young children with attention to routines and exploration.
Toddlers — 12 - 24 m. Classroom activities that support rapid physical and cognitive development and early language and motor skills.
Twos — 2 - 3 yrs. Play-based learning with teacher guidance to support emotional regulation and hands-on exploration.
Bridge — 2.5 - 3.5 yrs. Transitional classroom to build independence and self-help skills in preparation for preschool routines.
Preschool — 3 - 4 yrs. Cooperative learning and more structured activities to develop emerging academic and social skills.
Pre-K — 4 - 5 yrs. Programmes focused on school-readiness skills and group learning experiences ahead of kindergarten.

Health, nutrition and enrichment

Health & safety

Air filtration and air-purifying systems
Disinfectant sprayer and EPA-approved cleaning products
Finger guards, gate alarm, hand scanner and non-biometric security scanner
Outdoor security cameras and supervised lobby entry

Food & nutrition

All organic foods served
Catering and flexible lunch options
Fresh fruit and vegetable snacks

Enrichment

Offerings include American Sign Language, art history, chess, music appreciation and handwriting
Learning technologies such as computers, interactive whiteboards and tablets; STEAM and robotics activities
Outdoor classroom, playgrounds and physical fitness programmes, plus additional activities listed as world cultures, secondary languages, yoga and mindfulness

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The Goddard School Of Naperville South

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Overview

Approach and curriculum

Classrooms & programmes

Health, nutrition and enrichment

Health & safety

Food & nutrition

Enrichment

Programs

Infant

Toddlers

Twos

Bridge

Preschool

Pre-K

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