National Stock Yards, IL

The Goddard School of Edwardsville 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 state-licensed teachers hold degrees in early childhood education and maintain low student-to-teacher ratios. The facility features secure entry systems, age-appropriate classrooms, and extensive outdoor play areas. Their curriculum focuses on literacy, STEM, social-emotional development, and creative arts, with daily communication to parents through their proprietary app. The center provides nutritious meals and snacks in a USDA-approved food program.

Bright Horizons at Collinsville provides comprehensive early education with their World at Their Fingertips curriculum that emphasizes hands-on learning and developmental milestones. The center features secure keypad entry, dedicated age-specific learning environments, and certified early childhood educators. Their program includes emergent curriculum approaches, language development, mathematics readiness, and social skills building. The facility maintains enhanced health and safety protocols with regular sanitation and health screenings. Parents receive daily electronic reports detailing their child's activities, meals, and developmental progress.

Little Lambs Early Learning Center offers faith-based early childhood education with a comprehensive curriculum that integrates Christian values with academic preparation. Their experienced teaching staff maintains low child-to-teacher ratios and participates in ongoing professional development. The center features secure facilities with monitored access, age-appropriate learning materials, and structured play areas. Their program emphasizes literacy development, social skills, character building, and kindergarten readiness. The center provides homemade nutritious meals and maintains strong parent communication through regular conferences and digital updates.