The Goddard School of Ladera Ranch

"Excellent school! We brought both of our kids here! Staff is wonderful and very friendly. School is also safe and secure with good security protocols."

"With many options available, I could not be more pleased and impressed by Goddard and their amazing staff. The teachers have developed genuine relationships with my child and us as parents. As a new parent with high expectations, Goddard is a great school and environment."

"Couldn't be happier with Goddard. Conscientious teachers create a positive, fun environment for the kids."

"We started the Goddard in July 2014. At the time our oldest was 2 years, 2 months and our twins were just over 1 year. The first week was a little tough (for the adults) -- getting used to the new “normal” – lunches, dropping off and picking up, more laundry, etc. However, the kids blossomed. They love all the outside play, music, arts and crafts and the wonderful teachers. Our oldest took a little getting used to napping at school, but our twins immediately napped based on their home schedule. By the end of the second week we had happy children, bouncing in the doors, excited to see their teachers and start the day. In September our oldest was ready to graduate into another class. She really was excited about the “Lizards”, but was sad to leave the “Bees”. So to accommodate her needs the staff lets her to have breakfast every morning with the bees and then head over to the lizards. This has helped her self-confidence and social skills. It also demonstrated to us that the staff listens to the needs of the children and the parents. The investment in technology the Goddard makes is also critical to the family. They let Mom and Dad know what happened during the day – eating, bathroom habits, curriculum, any notices, etc. I would make this decision again and again. And I highly recommend the Goddard school."

"When my son first attended Goddard he was shy and really didn’t participate in play time with other children. After attending Goddard he has absolutely blossomed. Here are just some of the things I adore about this school: 1. The Management is top notch. They have extremely HIGH standards that create an environment of excellence for the entire school. 2. The staff is amazing. My son is now 4 years old and has had the pleasure of moving through most of the classes at Goddard. The teachers are organized, caring, and adhere to the high standards set by management. 3. Daily Reports – I know what the goals are each week, each activity, and I get pictures of my son participating in art projects, activity centers, and free play. 4. Summer Activities – This summer alone Goddard has provided bubble shows, balloon shows, petting zoos, train rides, and more! It is amazing to know that not only is my son getting an excellent education, he thinks he is playing all day long. Recently, my love for the Goddard school has grown after an incident that occurred in our local community. A car crashed into 6 gas meters and the homes in the immediate area were evacuated. Goddard management and staff couldn’t have handled the situation better. I now believe Goddard is one of the safest places my son could be in emergency situations. Thank you Goddard for your service and all that you have done for our son!"