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Goddard School, The

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

4625 Red Bluff Place, Carlsbad, CA 92010

Visit website ↗(760) 730-9450Directions ↗Licensed for 137
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
3
Last visit
6/10/2025
Total visits
7

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

The Goddard School of Carlsbad serves children ages 6 weeks through 6 years with Cognia-accredited programming designed around the Wonder of Learning® curriculum. The school operates from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm and emphasizes whole-child development through expert educators and innovative educational programming.

Philosophy
We nurture your child's unique potential by encouraging their natural curiosity so they're prepared to confidently take on the world. The Goddard School's high-quality educational programming is designed to ignite curiosity and fuel a lifelong love of learning.
Ages served
6 weeks through 6 years
Hours
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Outdoor
Outdoor Classroom
Meals
All Organic Foods Served

Programs

  • •Infant (6 weeks - 12 months)
  • •Toddlers (12 - 24 months)
  • •Twos (2 - 3 years)
  • •Bridge (2.5 - 3.5 years)
  • •Pre-K
  • •Kindergarten

Highlights

  • ✓Cognia Accredited and Circle of Excellence award winner
  • ✓Wonder of Learning® curriculum
  • ✓American Sign Language
  • ✓Art History, Chess, Handwriting, World Cultures

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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