Fort Sheridan, IL

The Goddard School in Highland Park offers a premier early childhood education program with F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic learning with play-based development. Their curriculum focuses on literacy, STEM, art, and social-emotional development with low student-to-teacher ratios. The facility features secure entry systems, modern classrooms, and age-appropriate outdoor play spaces. Teachers hold degrees in early childhood education and receive ongoing professional development. The school emphasizes parent communication through daily reports and regular conferences, serving families throughout the North Shore area including Fort Sheridan.

Bright Horizons at Lake Forest provides comprehensive early education with their World at Their Fingertips curriculum that integrates emergent learning with structured activities. The center features state-of-the-art security including keypad entry, comprehensive background checks for staff, and rigorous health and safety protocols. Their educated teaching staff creates individualized learning plans focusing on cognitive, physical, and social development. The facility includes dedicated infant rooms, toddler learning centers, preschool classrooms with technology integration, and expansive outdoor learning environments. They serve many military and professional families from Fort Sheridan and surrounding communities.

The Children's Courtyard in Highwood offers a well-established childcare program serving the Fort Sheridan area with comprehensive early childhood education. Their research-based curriculum includes phonics-based literacy programs, hands-on math and science activities, and creative arts. The center maintains excellent teacher-to-child ratios with qualified early childhood educators who provide individualized attention. Safety features include secured perimeters, comprehensive monitoring systems, and strict health protocols. The facility includes age-specific playgrounds, modern classrooms with learning centers, and dedicated spaces for music and movement. They offer flexible scheduling and serve children from 6 weeks through school age with enrichment programs in Spanish, yoga, and music.