HUMANITARIAN AWARD
                    
                    The Humanitarian Award honors a School that ‘does well by doing good.’ This award is given to the school that has demonstrated selfless devotion to serving those in need and demonstrates a commitment to community outreach. This award recognizes the life-enriching programs the School has participated in and positive contributions the School has made through community outreach endeavors.
                    
                        February 2024
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                        February 2025
                    
                 
                    CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE PRESIDENT’S CLUB
                    
                    The Circle of Excellence President’s Club Award recognizes franchisees that meet the highest standards set by Goddard Systems in the areas of health and safety, curriculum, overall quality, punctual reporting and business operations. Eligibility is limited to franchisees that achieved the highest level of excellence, scoring in the top ten percent in each category.
                    
                        February 2024
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                        February 2025
                    
                 
                    COGNIA® ACCREDITED
                    
                    Cognia (cognia.org) is a global organization with a holistic approach to continuous improvement of education through accreditation and certification, assessment, professional learning and customized improvement services.
                    
                        June 2019
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                        June 2024
                    
                 
                    CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE
                    
                    The Circle of Excellence Award recognizes franchisees for elevating the Goddard School brand, reputation and business performance through outstanding achievements in education and operational delivery. The Circle of Excellence program represents the very best of the system and reflects Goddard’s mission and values.
                    
                        May 2023
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                        May 2024
                    
                 
                    READER'S CHOICE - DAILY HERALD
                    
                    This award recognizes the best in the Chicagoland area as voted by the readers of the Daily Herald.
                    
                        July 2009
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                        July 2023
                    
                 
                    BERNIE’S BOOK BANK
                    
                    Bernie’s Book Bank collects, processes and distributes quality new and gently used children’s books to significantly increase book ownership among at-risk infants, toddlers and school-age children throughout Chicagoland.
                    
                        January 2017
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                        January 2023
                    
                 
                    EXCELERATE ILLINOIS - GOLD CIRCLE
                    SILVER
                    ExceleRate Illinois recognizes a program's commitment to quality beyond the basic state licensing requirements based on a set of standards in four domains:  Teaching and Learning, Family and Community Engagement, Leadership and Management, and Qualifications and Continuing Education.
                    
                        September 2016
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                        September 2022
                    
                 
                    NATIONAL GODDARD SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR
                    
                    Our Goddard School is proud to have a Goddard School Teacher of the Year! Each year, Goddard Systems recognizes outstanding Goddard School teachers for their excellence in early childhood education.
                    
                        January 2020
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                        January 2021
                    
                 
                    CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE
                    
                    The Circle of Excellence Award recognizes franchisees for elevating the Goddard School brand, reputation and business performance through outstanding achievements in education and operational delivery. The Circle of Excellence program represents the very best of the system and reflects Goddard’s mission and values.
                    
                        January 2017
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                        January 2018
                    
                 
                    MARKET OF EXCELLENCE
                    
                    The Market of Excellence Award is presented annually and acknowledges a market that has demonstrated the best collaborative effort in representing The Goddard School in their community.
                    
                        January 2014
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                        January 2015
                    
                 
                    CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE PRESIDENT’S CLUB
                    
                    The Circle of Excellence President’s Club Award recognizes franchisees that meet the highest standards set by Goddard Systems in the areas of health and safety, curriculum, overall quality, punctual reporting and business operations. Eligibility is limited to franchisees that achieved the highest level of excellence, scoring in the top ten percent in each category.
                    
                        January 2014
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                        January 2015
                    
                 
                    CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE
                    
                    The Circle of Excellence Award recognizes franchisees for elevating the Goddard School brand, reputation and business performance through outstanding achievements in education and operational delivery. The Circle of Excellence program represents the very best of the system and reflects Goddard’s mission and values.
                    
                        January 2013
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                        January 2014
                    
                 
                    CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE PRESIDENT’S CLUB
                    
                    The Circle of Excellence President’s Club Award recognizes franchisees that meet the highest standards set by Goddard Systems in the areas of health and safety, curriculum, overall quality, punctual reporting and business operations. Eligibility is limited to franchisees that achieved the highest level of excellence, scoring in the top ten percent in each category.
                    
                        January 2011
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                        January 2012
                    
                 
                    CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE
                    
                    The Circle of Excellence Award recognizes franchisees for elevating the Goddard School brand, reputation and business performance through outstanding achievements in education and operational delivery. The Circle of Excellence program represents the very best of the system and reflects Goddard’s mission and values.
                    
                        January 2008
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                        January 2011