The Goddard School of Elmwood Park

The Goddard School of Elmwood Park offers activities that include American Sign Language, dance, dramatic arts in a dedicated space, handwriting, music appreciation, physical fitness, sports and fitness, yoga and mindfulness, and the Wonder of Learning® education program. Children use an indoor gym, playgrounds, a splash pad, and learning technologies, and they receive fresh fruit and vegetable snacks with catering provided. The school uses air filtration systems and a disinfectant sprayer and has features such as custom key code entry, a hand scanner, finger guards, a gate alarm, outdoor security cameras, parking lot bollards, and supervised lobby entry.

• Ages: 0–5 years old
• Schedule: Open Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–6:00 pm

The Goddard School of Elmwood Park is independently owned and operated, and the owner is Vonmarie. The school states that its education program, Wonder of Learning®, is the most innovative and well-researched on the market and that it offers programs from infants and toddlers to pre-K, kindergarten and beyond. The Goddard School® is nationally accredited by Cognia®.

The mission statement for The Goddard School of Elmwood Park says that the school believes the start of a child's journey matters and describes the school as more than just a place to learn, with a warm, nurturing space and a commitment to providing the foundation a child needs to grow, thrive, and succeed.

The school welcomes subsidies through the Office for Children, 4cs, and Programs for Parents.

Parent testimonials describe caring and kind staff, a clean facility, and a location that feels safe. Families report experiences such as personalized enrollment for multiple children, creative classroom projects, and children attending since 12 weeks of age. Several parents mention being happy with their choice of the school and describe it as exceptional in its curriculum, the expertise of teachers, and the environment they foster.

Last updated July 9, 2026.