Clarendon Hills, IL

The Goddard School in nearby Hinsdale serves Clarendon Hills families with a comprehensive F.L.EX.® (Fun Learning Experience) program that balances academic preparation with social development. Their curriculum focuses on STEAM learning, literacy development, and character education. Features include state-certified teachers, low student-to-teacher ratios, secure entry systems, and daily communication with parents through a proprietary app. The facility includes age-appropriate classrooms, outdoor playgrounds, and dedicated spaces for art, music, and movement activities.

Bright Horizons at Hinsdale provides premium early education serving Clarendon Hills and surrounding communities with their World at Their Fingertips curriculum. The program emphasizes emergent literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies through hands-on learning. Features include degreed teachers, comprehensive safety protocols including secured facilities and health screening procedures, nutritious meal programs, and regular developmental assessments. The center offers flexible scheduling and maintains NAEYC accreditation standards with emphasis on individualized learning plans and family partnership.

KLA Schools of Hinsdale implements the Reggio Emilia inspired approach, serving Clarendon Hills families with a project-based curriculum that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. The center features natural light-filled classrooms, ateliers (art studios), and extensive documentation of children's learning journeys. Their program includes Spanish language immersion, organic meal options, and comprehensive safety measures including secure access and emergency preparedness protocols. Teachers hold early childhood credentials and receive ongoing professional development in child-led learning methodologies.