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Goddard School, The

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

1351 Calle Avanzado, San Clemente, CA 92673

Visit website ↗(949) 519-3500Directions ↗Licensed for 144
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 1/8/2025 (4 total).

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

About this preschool

The Goddard School of San Clemente offers care for infants through pre-K children in a nurturing environment with an innovative curriculum called Wonder of Learning®. The school operates from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm and features advanced safety measures, educational programming focused on S.T.E.A.M., and personalized instruction.

Philosophy
We believe that the start of your child's journey matters. We nurture your child's unique potential by encouraging their natural curiosity so they're prepared to confidently take on the world.
Ages served
6 weeks to 5 years (Infant through Pre-K)
Hours
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Outdoor
Outdoor security cameras, outdoor art activities, outdoor play areas
Meals
Food and nutrition care provided to fuel children for learning and play

Programs

  • •Infant (6 weeks - 12 months)
  • •Toddlers (12 - 24 months)
  • •Twos (2 - 3 years)
  • •Bridge (2.5 - 3.5 years)
  • •Preschool (3 - 4 years)
  • •Pre-K (4 - 5 years)
  • •Wonder of Learning® curriculum
  • •S.T.E.A.M. program
  • •American Sign Language
  • •Computers
  • •Engineering
  • •Handwriting
  • •Interactive Whiteboard

Highlights

  • ✓Wonder of Learning® curriculum created by early childhood development experts
  • ✓Iris scanner security, crash-rated fencing, gate alarm, finger guards
  • ✓Expert, experienced teachers with personalized lesson plans for whole-child development
  • ✓S.T.E.A.M. programming focus

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Teacher-to-student ratio, Full curriculum details, Specific outdoor play equipment or outdoor space size, Specific meal menus or dietary accommodation details. Ask the preschool directly.

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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