Orland Park, IL

The Goddard School in Orland Park offers a premier early childhood education program with F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic readiness with social development. Their play-based curriculum is developed by early childhood education experts and focuses on literacy, STEM, art, and physical development. The school features state-of-the-art security systems including keypad entry, comprehensive background checks for all staff, and regular safety drills. Certified teachers implement age-appropriate lesson plans in bright, modern classrooms with dedicated learning centers. The facility includes multiple playgrounds designed for different age groups and offers enrichment programs like yoga, music, and foreign language exposure.

Bright Horizons at Orland Park provides comprehensive early education with their World at Their Fingertips curriculum, emphasizing emergent literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies through hands-on learning. The center maintains low teacher-to-child ratios and employs degreed early childhood educators who receive ongoing professional development. Safety features include secured entrances with electronic access, comprehensive emergency preparedness protocols, and health screening procedures. The facility offers spacious classrooms with natural lighting, age-appropriate learning materials, and outdoor playgrounds with safety surfaces. Their emergent curriculum is tailored to individual children's interests and developmental levels, with strong emphasis on social-emotional learning and school readiness skills.

The Learning Experience in Orland Park features their proprietary L.E.A.P.® (Learning Experience Academic Program) curriculum that incorporates phonics, mathematics, and science with character development programs. The center offers specialized enrichment programs including dance, soccer, and STEM activities at no additional cost. Their safety protocols include biometric entry systems, 24/7 monitored security cameras, and strict visitor policies. The facility boasts colorful, engaging classrooms with dedicated learning centers, indoor gymnasium, and multiple age-appropriate outdoor play areas. Their early literacy program begins in infancy with sign language and progresses to comprehensive phonics instruction. Teachers receive extensive training in child development and curriculum implementation, with many holding advanced degrees in early childhood education.