The Goddard School of

Carlsbad

760-730-9450
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
4625 Red Bluff Place, Carlsbad, California 92010

Proudly Accredited by:

School Highlights

All Organic Foods Served
American Sign Language
Art History
Chess
Dance
Disinfectant Sprayer
Engineering
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
Hand Scanner

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Carlsbad, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. The Goddard School of Carlsbad is Cognia accredited and Circle of Excellence award winning school. Our recognition as one of the top performing schools affirms our commitment to providing the best quality and excellence in Early Childhood Education. We have wonderful programs for children ages 6 weeks thru 6 years, taught by our amazing team of educators. Come tour our school, and enroll your child to experience a place where they can learn and grow socially, cognitively, and academically.

The Goddard Difference

Goddard is more than just a preschool. With a proven track record of academic and social excellence, we've earned the trust of countless happy families who have seen their children exceed expectations and step into the world with confidence and compassion.

Curriculum

Our education program, Wonder of Learning^®, is the most innovative and well-researched on the market. It was created by early childhood development experts to empower children to explore their natural curiosity.

Expert, Caring Teachers

Our extraordinary educators shape your child’s experience, creating a fun and engaging learning environment with personalized lesson plans focused on whole-child development.

Leading with Curiosity

The Goddard School’s high-quality educational programming is designed to ignite curiosity and fuel a lifelong love of learning.

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Meet Shalini On-Site Owner

Thank you for considering The Goddard School to be your child’s best preschool experience. As a parent myself, I know the importance of a safe and nurturing learning environment. I believe that an early start to quality education is essential for a lifelong love of learning. Here at The Goddard School, we are dedicated to providing that utmost quality of care and education to the children in our community. I look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful school!

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Discover Our Classrooms

From infants and toddlers to pre-K, kindergarten and beyond, our classrooms are designed specifically with your little one’s needs in mind.

Infant

6 w - 12 m

Relationships are no. 1 for 1 and under. We foster trust and help your little ones investigate the world around them.

Toddlers

12 - 24 m

Our teachers support your child as they continue to develop their independent selves.

Twos

2 - 3 yrs

We practice expressive language to help your child in all areas of their development, especially the big emotions that come with the territory.

Bridge

2.5 - 3.5 yrs

We support all areas of continuous development, setting your child up for success in and out of the classroom.

Preschool

3 - 4 yrs

We help your child experiment with writing, drawing and painting with a purpose.

Pre-K

4 - 5 yrs

Your child will be kindergarten ready without worksheets!

Additional Programs Offered

Summer Camp

Our summer program is an exciting extension of the school year filled with lots of outdoor play and fun learning adventures!

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What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

The individualized attention & the learning that my son gets. I truly feel that the staff is great and they demonstrate their care and work ethic regularly. Our son absolutely loves going to school here.

Brayden's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Love the teachers in Natalia’s class, they are so caring, attentive and inspiring. My daughter is turning from a shy kiddo into a social, loving to learn child. Also we love how safe, clean and bright the school is. No regrets and looking forward to a new kindergarten year.

Natalia's Mother

Kindergarten Classroom

It’s a true family environment…The level of care and genuine investment in our children’s welfare is very visible and evident by all staff at The Goddard school…The staff work very hard to do the best possible for the kids.

Nourine's Father

Junior-K Classroom

When I drop my son off I not only feel like he is safe and loved but I also feel confident that he is being exposed to so many new things. His alphabet, counting, and social skills have greatly improved over the last year and I cannot express enough of my gratitude to the school.

Jackson's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

Explore all the features and programs found at our local School.

Health and Safety

Disinfectant Sprayer

Hand Scanner

Zono

Food and Nutrition

All Organic Foods Served

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language

Art History

Chess

Dance

Engineering

Handwriting

Learning Technologies

Music Appreciation

Nutrition

Outdoor Classroom

Physical Fitness

Playground(s)

Rock Wall

Secondary Languages

Sports & Fitness

World Cultures

Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

August 15

Last Day of Summer Camps
August 18

First Day of School
August 29

Faculty Development Day - School Closed
September 1

Labor Day Closure

Awarding Excellence

Our School has been recognized for delivering extraordinary educational experiences and outstanding service to our families.

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 2024 - June 2030

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 - February 2025

BRAND AMBASSADOR AWARD

The Brand Ambassador Award acknowledges a franchisee that has gone above and beyond Goddard’s system standards to keep its facility and program current and competitive while meeting the highest standards in the areas of quality assurance, business operations, brand standards, marketing, advertising and public relations.

February 2024 - February 2025

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 - May 2024

SECURE EDUCATION CONSULTANTS (SEC)

Secure Education Consultants is a company owned and operated by former US Secret Service Agents designed to help us take our safety and security to the highest level possible. SEC is a group of highly-skilled security and protection experts. The SEC team specializes in analyzing facilities, developing Emergency Preparedness Plans, and preparing faculty and staff to appropriately confront emergencies of all kinds.

January 2020 - January 2022

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Carlsbad

760-730-9450
• Open Monday-Friday
7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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