Lowder, IL

The Goddard School of Springfield offers a premier early childhood education program with F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic learning with creative play. Their state-licensed facility features secure entry systems, comprehensive safety protocols, and age-appropriate classrooms. Certified teachers implement play-based learning approaches focusing on literacy, STEM, and social-emotional development. The center provides nutritious meals and snacks, extensive outdoor play areas, and enrichment programs including yoga, music, and Spanish. With low student-teacher ratios and ongoing staff development, this facility serves families throughout the Springfield metropolitan area, including Lowder residents.

Sunshine School Early Learning Center provides comprehensive childcare services with a research-based curriculum that emphasizes whole-child development. Their NAEYC-inspired approach combines structured learning with creative exploration across literacy, mathematics, science, and arts. The facility features secure monitored access, certified CPR/first-aid trained staff, and developmentally appropriate learning environments. Teachers hold early childhood education credentials and maintain ongoing professional development. The center offers flexible scheduling, nutritious meal programs, and transportation services for school-age children, making it accessible for families in Lowder and surrounding Sangamon County communities.

The Learning Tree Preschool & Childcare Center offers a well-rounded early education program with a balanced curriculum that incorporates Montessori and play-based learning principles. Their facility includes secure entry systems, modern classrooms with natural lighting, and expansive outdoor play spaces with age-appropriate equipment. The center focuses on individualized learning plans, regular developmental assessments, and strong parent-teacher communication. Staff members hold degrees in early childhood education and participate in continuous training. Serving the greater Springfield area, including Lowder families, they provide transportation options, healthy meal programs, and extended hours to accommodate working parents' schedules.