Childcare Services Plainfield
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At The Goddard School located in Plainfield (Shorewood), we're more than just a daycare. The Goddard School is a private preschool, offering childcare to infants and toddlers to pre-k. Our programs are designed to nurture each child's curiosity in a safe and caring environment.
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Ms. Danielle is the Director of Education. She has 16 years of experience in the Early Childhood field. She received her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from the College of DuPage. Certifications: CPR and First Aid, Food Handler, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Ms. Lisandra is the Executive Director. She has been a Goddard parent since 2014 and started working for the school in 2018. She earned her Associate’s degree in Applied Science from Triton College in 2005, her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Joliet Junior College in 2023 and her Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education from Illinois State University. Certifications: CPR and First Aid, Food Safety Manager Certification, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, CDA Infant/Toddler, ECE Levels' 1,2,3 & 4 Credentials, Infant Toddler Levels' 1,2,3, & 4 Credentials, Director Credential Level 1
Ms. Abbey is the Lead Teacher in the Gleeful Guppies classroom. She comes to us with 4 years experience working with children in the Early Childhood field. She has her CDA Lead teacher credential and is currently working on expanding her education. Certifications: Shaken baby Syndrome, SIDS, Mandated reporter, CPR and First Aide, and food handlers.
Ms. Abby is a Lead Teacher in the Singing Seahorses Classroom. She has 3 year experience in the Early Childhood field. Ms. Abby is working towards her associates degree in Early Childhood Education from Joliet Junior College. She is certified in Shaken Baby Syndrome, First Aid/CPR, Mandated reporter, SIDS, and Food Handlers.
Ms. Ashley is a Lead Teacher float and she helps in all of the classrooms. She has 4 years of experience working with children. She currently is working towards her Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology to become a physical education teacher. Certifications: CPR and First Aid, Food Handlers, Shaken Baby Syndrome, SIDS.
Ms. Audrey is a Lead Teacher here at The Goddard School. She has 15 Years experience working with children. She graduated with honors with her bachelor’s from Rasmussen College. She has her Early Intervention Developmental Therapist Credential. She recently graduated with her master’s degree in special education from Greenville University! Certifications: CPR and First Aid, Medication Administration Training, Severe Allergy Training, Food handlers, SIDS, Shaken Baby Training and Illinois Gateways Level 5 Credential's in ECE and ITC as well as Gateways Level 1 IDC.
Ms. Carol is a Lead Teacher in the Dancing Dolphins Classroom. She comes with 18 plus years of experience in Early Childhood Education. Ms. Carol earned her CDA in 2020 and has attended Joliet Junior College with a focus on Early Childhood Education. She is continuing her degree online as well. Certifications: CPR/ First Aid/ AED, ECE Level 1, Food Handler, SIDS/SBS, Mandated Reporter.
Ms. Deanna is a Lead Teacher, the Curriculum Coordinator and also helps in the office. She has over 35 years of experience working with young children. She has an ECE Level 1 Credential. She graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management. Certifications: CPR and First Aid, Food Handler, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, Medication Administration and Epinephrin Administration.
Ms. Faith is a Lead Teacher in the Cuddly Crabs classroom. She has 3 years working with infants and 6 years working with children. Ms. Faith is currently working towards her bachelors in education from the University of St. Francis. She is certified in Shaken Baby Syndrome, Mandated Reporter, First AID/CPR, Food Handlers, and SIDS.
Ms. Gloria is the Lead Teacher in the Playful Puffers Classroom. She has 4 years of experience in the Early childhood field working with all ages. Gloria has earned her Associates of Arts degree from Joliet Junior College. She is certified in Shaken Baby Syndrome, First Aid/CPR, Mandated reporter, SIDS, and Food Handlers.
Ms. Kelsey is the Lead Teacher in the Tiny Turtles Classroom. She has been working with children professionally since 2014. Currently working toward her Early Childhood degree at Western Illinois University. Ms. Kelsey has extensive training in American Sign Language and utilizes it to help promote speech and language development among infants and toddlers. Certifications: CPR and First Aid, Food Handler, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, Medication Administrations and Mandated Reporter.
Ms. Lisa is our Kitchen Manager who has her Lead Teacher credential. She has an Associates Degree from Clinton Community College and has been working with children for 32 years. Certifications: Kitchen Managers certificate, CPR and First Aid, Allergens, Mandated Reporter.
Ms. Livi is a Lead Teacher in the Cuddly Crabs classrooms. She has been with the Goddard School for 4 years but she has over 10 years experience of working with children. Ms. Livi has her associate's degree in early childhood education From Joliet Junior College. Certifications: CPR and First Aid, Food Handler, Shaken Baby Syndrome, and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
Ms. Nicole (Nikki) is a Lead Teacher in the Super Starfish Classroom. She has over 7 years of experience working with children. This is her first time working in a Pre-School center. Ms. Nikki has her associate degree in early childhood development from Joliet Junior College. Ms. Nikki recently earned her Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood from Illinois State University gratuating Summa Cum Laude! Certifications: Food Handlers, SIDS Mandated Reporter, Shaken baby Syndrome.
Pam is a Lead Teacher in Cuddly Crabs. She has her CDA in infants and toddlers. She has been working with children for 30 years. While her husband was in the service, Ms. Pam worked for the Military Base nurseys all over the world. Certifications: Shaken baby Syndrome, SIDS, Mandated reporter, CPR and First Aide, and food handlers.
Ms. Rachel is a Lead Teacher in the Jolly Jellyfish Classroom. She has been working with children since 2016 through her high school early childhood program and WILCO. Ms. Rachel earned her Lead Teacher Credential- CDA. Certifications: CPR and First Aid, Serve Allergy Training, Medication Administration Training, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
Ms. Sarah is a Lead Teacher in the Tiny Turtles Classroom. Ms. Sarah comes to us with 4 years' experience working in a daycare facility. She has experience working with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Certifications: CPR and First Aid, Food Handlers, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and Inclusion Training.
Ms. Denise is an Assistant Teacher here at the Goddard School. She has been working at Goddard for one year and comes to us with a year experience in an early childhood course setting. This is Ms. Denise's first time working in an Early child development center. Ms. Denise is certified in Shaken Baby Syndrome, SIDS, Mandated Reporter and Food Handlers.
Ms. Felipa is an Assistant Teacher and she helps in all of the classrooms. She comes to us with 17 years of experience working with children. She has worked in the public schools as a paraprofessional and she is cook certified. Certifications: SIDS, Shaken baby, Welcoming Each and Every Child, Illinois Early Learning Guidelines.
Ms. Hailee is an Assistant Teacher here at the Goddard School and she has comes to us with 2 years experience working with children. She is currently working towards her degree in Criminal Justice and hopes to continue to pursue more than one degree. Ms. Hailee is certified in Shaken baby syndrome, First aid and CPR, Mandated reporter, SIDS, welcoming every child, food handlers.
Ms. Hailie is a Lead Teacher in the Jolly Jellyfish classroom. She has 5 years’ experience with working with children. Ms. Hailie graduated from Plainfield Central Highschool in 2022 and earned her lead teacher credential from the CDA council. Ms. Hailie is certified in Shaken Baby Syndrome, First Aid/CPR, Mandated reporter, SIDS, and Food Handlers.
Ms. Jade is the Assistant Teacher in the Mighty Manatees Classroom. This is her first time working at a center and she is wonderful with the children. Ms. Jade would like to become a Lead Teacher and grow her skills to one day have her own classroom. Certifications: Shaken baby Syndrome, SIDS, CPR and First Aide, Mandated reporter and food handlers.
Ms. Lisa is a Lead Teacher in the Super Starfish Classroom. She comes with over ten years experience working with children in the classroom. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Walden University. She holds her bachelors degree in Early Child Development with a concentration in preschool. She has been a lead teacher in PreK, a Kindergarten Assistant, and an Assistant Site Coordinator for an afterschool program. Certifications: CPR and First Aid, Food Handler, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Ms. Natalie is an Assistant Teacher in the Singing Seahorse classroom. She comes to us with 2 years of experience working with children. She is looking forward to starting her CDA in Early Childhood this fall. Ms. Natalie is certified in Shaken Baby Syndrome, First Aid/CPR, Mandated reporter, SIDS, and Food Handlers.
Ms. Shae’la is an Assistant Teacher that helps in all classrooms. You will see Ms. Shae’la at the end of the day helping with closing the school down each night. Ms. Shae’la has over 10 years experiences working with children and her has over a year experience working in a Pre-School setting. Ms. Shae’la is certified in Shaken Baby Syndrome, SIDS, Mandated Reporter and Food Handlers.
Ms. Vanessa is an Assistant Teacher in the Gleeful Guppies Classroom. She comes to us with 8 years experience working with children. She looks forward to getting her CDA to become a Lead Teacher here with Goddard. She is certified in Shaken Baby Syndrome, First Aid/CPR, Mandated reporter, SIDS, and Food Handlers.
Ms. Vianey is the Assistant Teacher in the Dancing Dolphins Classroom. She has experience working with children with special needs and is excited to become Lead Teacher qualified. Ms. Vianey is currently enrolled at National Louis University to earn her teacher licensure in Early Childhood education. Certifications: CPR/ First Aid/ AED, ECE Level 1, Food Handler, SIDS/SBS, Mandated Reporter.
