GODDARD SCHOOL IN EDWARDSVILLE JOINS

RiverBend GROWTH ASSOCIATION

EDWARDSVILLE, ILL., June 24, 2010 . . . The Goddard School in Edwardsville will join the ranks of hundreds of member businesses in Southwestern Illinois that support the RiverBend Growth Association in its efforts to encourage business growth and development in the region.  The Goddard School in Edwardsville provides quality pre-school and early childhood educational services to children from birth to age 6.

According to Barbara Burrows, owner of The Goddard School in Edwardsville,  “We decided to join the RiverBend Growth Association because of their focus on supporting local businesses and encouraging job growth and retention.  The Goddard School in Edwardsville is not only dedicated to providing quality pre-school services to families throughout Madison and St. Clair Counties but also to improving the region’s quality of life and business climate.  We support the economic development and business enhancement initiatives of the RiverBend Growth Association and look forward to new partnerships with their business members.”

Located at 801 South Arbor Vitae off of Plum Street in The Park at Plum Creek development, The Goddard School in Edwardsville opened its doors in February 2009 and since has attracted more than 160 families.

The Goddard School in Edwardsville is part of Goddard Systems, Inc.  Recently named #1 Childcare Franchise in the United States, by Entrepreneur magazine, for the eighth consecutive year (January 2009) and one of the Top 200 Franchise Systems (in worldwide sales), by Franchise Times, for the second consecutive year (October 2008); Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI) is expanding The Goddard School® network throughout the United States.  Headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, GSI currently licenses 320+ franchised schools in 37 states.

For more information about The Goddard School in Edwardsville, call (618) 692-9464.