About The Goddard School of Vernon Hills
The Goddard School of Vernon Hills ( Day care center ) is located at 461 W Townline Rd, Vernon Hills, IL 60061, United States. It is categorised as : Private preschool and childcare center..
Other categories: Day care center, Learning center, Preschool, Private educational institution, Summer camp
Ratings & Ranking
The Goddard School of Vernon Hills has a rating of 4.5 and is ranked number 20645 in the US.
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Address & Location
The Goddard School of Vernon Hills is located at 461 W Townline Rd, Vernon Hills, IL 60061, United States.
Schools Fees
Given that it is categorised as Private preschool and childcare center., the school fees for The Goddard School of Vernon Hills range between 15,000 USD and 25,000 USD.
Vacancies:
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Admissions:
Admissions are currently open at The Goddard School of Vernon Hills.
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Parents & Students Reviews:
The Goddard School of Vernon Hills has 15 reviews with an overall rating of 4.5. Some reviews have been edited for clarity.
Overall Rating : 4.5 out of 5.0 stars
My husband and I really wanted to love Goddard, but we were sadly disappointed. It did not live up to the standards that we heard about from other friends that went to other Goddard locations and was definitely not the right place for our kids. Here were our issues:
1. Teachers: The teachers are what disappointed us the most. There were exceptions, however many teachers lacked experience, commitment and passion for the work. We felt like a lot of the teachers were just going through the motions.
There was a teacher who works in 2-3 year old age group who looked irritated to be at work. She was frequently barking orders at these little people. Not okay. There was also an older & more experienced teacher with a lot of attitude.. and not a feeling of warmth or compassion. We felt that the teachers seemed like they didnt have to try, because they had the reputation of school to lean on or just biding their time until a full-time teaching position opened for them.
2. The rooms are small and no indoor play area or gym. The room size may be decent if the children had another indoor play room that they went to several times a day. In the Midwest, it is not uncommon for temperatures to be below 30 degrees for months and months at a time which means its too cold for the kids to be outside and play. Kids should be allowed to let loose and run around a huge open space a few times a day. Thats a lot of time just in that one small room; same 4 walls all day long & day after day.
3. Due to my profession, I know the importance of kids being kids which means; messy, silly, & sometimes loud. Creativity & imagination should be encouraged. It is so important for their sensory learning and development. Yes, we want them to learn manners and structure, but when the 2-3 year old room is not warm, silly & loving- somethings not right. Sensory play was very structured and didnt leave a lot of room for creativity.
4. Communication was poor from the staff to parents. They have a texting system and often school closing notifications were late. One day, the school had lost power over night after an ice storm. We received a text ~5am noting the school would be opening late due to the storm but nothing about a closure or power outage. When my husband arrived at the rescheduled 9:30 opening time he was met with a hallway full of parents and their kids. They still had not regained power and there were no additional notices sent to the families via text until 9:45am, after the school was supposed to be open. This simply cannot happen when working parents depend on day care for their children.
We are thrilled with our transition to a new daycare. The teachers have been there for years and years, there is a lively kid-friendly energy, they are learning a ton, the communication between teachers and parents is superb. The rooms are much bigger, and there is an indoor play gym that is large with mats & climbing structures, bikes, scooters, etc. My kids, who cried going to Goddard (very unlike them!!), are now excited to go to there new daycare…and sometimes dont want to leave at the end of the day!!
We are happy with our transition away from Goddard. We wanted to let parents know that they should look beyond the name and the reputation of a brand.
1. Teachers: The teachers are what disappointed us the most. There were exceptions, however many teachers lacked experience, commitment and passion for the work. We felt like a lot of the teachers were just going through the motions.
There was a teacher who works in 2-3 year old age group who looked irritated to be at work. She was frequently barking orders at these little people. Not okay. There was also an older & more experienced teacher with a lot of attitude.. and not a feeling of warmth or compassion. We felt that the teachers seemed like they didnt have to try, because they had the reputation of school to lean on or just biding their time until a full-time teaching position opened for them.
2. The rooms are small and no indoor play area or gym. The room size may be decent if the children had another indoor play room that they went to several times a day. In the Midwest, it is not uncommon for temperatures to be below 30 degrees for months and months at a time which means its too cold for the kids to be outside and play. Kids should be allowed to let loose and run around a huge open space a few times a day. Thats a lot of time just in that one small room; same 4 walls all day long & day after day.
3. Due to my profession, I know the importance of kids being kids which means; messy, silly, & sometimes loud. Creativity & imagination should be encouraged. It is so important for their sensory learning and development. Yes, we want them to learn manners and structure, but when the 2-3 year old room is not warm, silly & loving- somethings not right. Sensory play was very structured and didnt leave a lot of room for creativity.
4. Communication was poor from the staff to parents. They have a texting system and often school closing notifications were late. One day, the school had lost power over night after an ice storm. We received a text ~5am noting the school would be opening late due to the storm but nothing about a closure or power outage. When my husband arrived at the rescheduled 9:30 opening time he was met with a hallway full of parents and their kids. They still had not regained power and there were no additional notices sent to the families via text until 9:45am, after the school was supposed to be open. This simply cannot happen when working parents depend on day care for their children.
We are thrilled with our transition to a new daycare. The teachers have been there for years and years, there is a lively kid-friendly energy, they are learning a ton, the communication between teachers and parents is superb. The rooms are much bigger, and there is an indoor play gym that is large with mats & climbing structures, bikes, scooters, etc. My kids, who cried going to Goddard (very unlike them!!), are now excited to go to there new daycare…and sometimes dont want to leave at the end of the day!!
We are happy with our transition away from Goddard. We wanted to let parents know that they should look beyond the name and the reputation of a brand.
Just to be clear…I don’t have children attending here. I am a professional children’s entertainer and have performed for this Goddard school several times over the years. From the initial contact, to the way they always set up a room for my performances, the fact that they include ALL the children at the show, the staff at this location totally rock! If they treat someone who only comes in once a year this well, just imagine how well they serve the children lucky enough to attend every day!
Weve been with the Goddard School of Vernon Hills since June 2017 and have been very happy with our experience. My youngest is now in pre-k and will graduate in May. Throughout our entire experience (even through Covid) I feel we got a high level of care. Honestly its more than just a daycare. My kids really learn here. The Goddard School fully prepares kids for Kindy and beyond. The staff and teachers are loving and professional! Both my kids have loved going to school here!