The Goddard School Tustin

We couldn't be happier with our experience at The Goddard School of Tustin! From the time we enrolled our daughter when she was 14 months old, we've been impressed by the caring environment and exceptional staff.

While it took our daughter a few weeks to adjust to her new surroundings, she now thoroughly enjoys attending school each day. Her teachers in the Cuddly Cubs class—Ms. Irina, Ms. Deanna, and Ms. Preeti—are simply wonderful and take such great care of her. We're also grateful for the warm and attentive leadership of owner Ms. Preeti Patel and director Chelsea Roe, who have created a truly nurturing atmosphere.

The facility itself is outstanding: new, clean, modern, and perfectly equipped for babies and young children. The location offers plenty of easy parking in a nice open area, which makes drop-off and pick-up stress-free. Speaking of which, the...

Goddard has been our daughters first daycare and I'll admit I was nervous about leaving her for so long for the first time and was anxious to find the right place. Chelsea was so wonderful and communicative during the first few weeks as both my daughter and I adjusted to spending our days apart. She welcomed me to call and check in any time and she'd immediately get a report on how my daughter was doing. The teachers were warm and welcoming and it wasn't long before my daughter was happily going off to school each morning.

I really appreciate the photos and updates they send out on the app multiple times every single day and look forward to seeing what my daughter is up to. The curriculum is a fantastic blend of social skills, emotional skills, practical skills, and school readiness and I can see my daughter learning a growing and making friends. She talks about school...

Little KK loves going to day care. Took her about a week to get used to it but now she's been there for almost a year and loves going. She does little art projects, we get pictures of her having fun every day through the Goddard app, and she is learning so much. She loves her teachers and her teachers love her.

The school itself is amazing, clean, and safe. We toured some other ones in the area and are so glad that we chose this one. Everyone at the school is so kind and caring. One time little KK got a vaccine at lunch and was upset and having a hard time sleeping at nap time. But the director of the school took her to her office, turned off the lights and held her until she fell asleep to make sure she got a good rest.

If I could give six stars, I would.

Our experience with Goddard’s Cuddly Cubs 1 classroom has been outstanding. Ms. Deanna, Ms. Irina, and Ms. Preeti are exceptional teachers who bring warmth, patience, and genuine care into the classroom every day. They take the time to understand each child’s needs and personality, and they consistently create a nurturing environment that supports both emotional and developmental growth.

We really appreciate the thoughtful communication, the structured yet playful activities, and the gentle guidance they provide throughout the day. Our child absolutely loves coming to school and has grown so much in confidence, social skills, and curiosity. As parents, it gives us tremendous peace of mind knowing our little one is surrounded by teachers who treat the children with kindness and respect.

We’re deeply grateful for everything the Cuddly Cubs 1 team does. Thank...

I’m putting my son in school as a 1-year old so his attachment to me is extremely high. The teachers have all held him as much as he needs so he feels secure. Love getting updates on their day and curriculum. Everyone has been really friendly.

Goddard is our son's first daycare and naturally we were nervous about leaving him in the care of others at first. However, it did not take long for us to know that we made the right choice with Goddard when a few weeks in, he exclaimed on the car ride home "I love school!" The facility is new, the cleanliness is top notch, the curriculum is stimulating, and the staff are all very warm and professional. Mrs. Preeti is both personable and professional and extremely dedicated to running an excellent daycare. Mrs. Chelsea is lovely and does a great job communicating with parents. Most of all, our son's two teachers - Mrs. Cintia and Mrs. Tahereh are absolutely WONDERFUL. We can tell that they truly love children and have a way with teaching the kids in a patient yet firm manner. Our son has learned so much from his teachers and often surprises us with the new things he has...

My daughter has had an amazing experience with Ms Tahereh. She is incredibly attentive and caring, and you can tell she genuinely knows and understands each child in her class.
My daughter always talks about her at home and is excited to go to school, which says everything to me as a parent. She is very patient, gentle, and supportive, and she creates such a warm, safe, and nurturing environment in the classroom. I really appreciate how she communicates with parents, takes the time to share little updates, and pays attention not only to academics but also to the kids’ emotional well‑being and confidence.
I’d also like to mention how much I appreciate the owner and director of the school. They are kind, professional, and responsive, and it’s clear they care deeply about the children and the families they serve. The school is always clean, organized, and welcoming, and I...

We could not be happier with our decision to enroll our child at The Goddard School of Tustin—this has been one of the best choices we’ve made for their early education!

Our child wakes up excited to go to school every morning and always comes home beaming with stories about their day. The school environment is immaculately clean, bright, and beautifully maintained—it feels warm and welcoming the moment you walk in, which puts both kids and parents at ease.

What truly sets this school apart is the incredible team. Principal Preeti Patel and Ms. Chelsea Roe are endlessly warm, approachable, and responsive—they always go out of their way to address our questions or concerns promptly, making us feel valued and supported every step of the way. And Mrs. Cintia and Mrs. Taheresh, our child’s teachers in Bouncy Bears 2, are absolute gems—they are incredibly...

I would say thank you to all staffs in Goddard School Tustin! Especially to Mrs.Tahereh and Mrs.Cintia from classroom Bouncy Bears 2, thank you with all my gratitude! My kid had great time with them and learned good behaviors that are hard to be taught by just parents. Mrs.Tahereh and Mrs.Cintia are devoted and passionate about kids, I could tell this from each and every detail that how they treat and respond to all kids. I wish I had that kind of teacher for myself when I was a kid.
And about the school, it has well designed and equipped classrooms and all other facilities. The toys, tools and all things that kids make contact with each day are well cleaned daily. This is the school I’m comfortable to send my kid to.

Our little guy has graduated from Infant, Caterpillars, to Bouncy Bears 2. We really appreciate Ms. Irma’s guidance, Ms. Breeana’s enthusiasm and Ms. Nina’s care. They always greeted him with a big smile. He enjoyed coming to class so much. Also Ms. Misty and Ms. Cinthia’s patience in working with our son to eat his snacks and school lunches (such a picky eater with us). And we have also noticed his vocabulary is slowly beginning to improve while engaging with the older toddlers. Looking forward to potty training, more growth and development in this latest class!

As a teacher at The Goddard School of Tustin, I absolutely love being part of this community. Our Wonder of Learning program is incredible; it sparks children’s curiosity and helps them discover the joy of learning through play and exploration. Seeing my kids grow in confidence and creativity every day is truly the most rewarding part of my job. It’s a special place where children feel supported, inspired, and excited to learn!

We are beyond pleased with the quality of care at The Goddard School. This place is so much more than a daycare — it’s truly an early learning preschool that focuses on every aspect of child development. From reading and early math to social and sensory skills, their curriculum is exceptional and genuinely supports infants’ intellectual, physical and emotional growth.

The teachers are absolutely amazing — especially Ms. Esmeralda and the cozy cocoons 1 teachers, as they have gone above and beyond to make our baby’s transition smooth and positive. They keep us updated daily through their app with detailed notes, pictures, and information about feedings, naps, and activities. The communication is consistent, transparent, and caring — something every parent deeply values.

Their STEM-based approach is impressive, and you can really tell they invest in both...

Great facility - brand new and built in 2025.

Director Chelsea cares, communication is great, fun activities for the kids and extremely clean and safe. Newborns up to TK, and parking is easy. Have an app for security, and the pictures look as good as they do. They communicate through an app, and everyone remembers your kids name. Class room sizes are small and intimate, highly recommend!!

Great daycare facility for little ones. Facility is new and clean. Staff is friendly. Highly recommended! My daughter loved this place.

Our son had a wonderful time at this school. Everything here is as it should be: caring owner and staff, rich curriculum, clean facility and above all great teachers. Absolutely recommended.

We feel so grateful for the Goddard School and its teachers and school leaders! Our 3-year-old has absolutely loved each day for the past year. He has grown so much socially, emotionally and academically. The balance of 1-on-1 and whole group activities is perfect. And we really appreciate all the pictures with lesson summaries so that we can discuss with him and reinforce at home. Thanks, Goddard School!

We love the Goddard School in Tustin, especially my son. The owner Mrs. Pretti and it's director Chelsea are helpful, friendly, and care about us genuinely. It's teachers are experts in each age group and work with their small groups of children in beautiful classrooms. My son (soon will turn 5 years old)enjoys his time there because there are so many play/learning choices! He often tells us about his friends there with smiles on his face. We are very thankful for the Goddard School in Tustin. ❤️

My child is attending to the School for couple of months and I truly couldn’t be more grateful. It is a kind and caring environment, with wonderful teachers and staff who clearly care deeply about the students. From the very beginning, we’ve felt welcomed and supported. The communication has been strong, and my child is thriving both emotionally and academically. Thank you to everyone at the school for creating such a positive and nurturing space!

Truly a second home for our child! From the very first day we walked into Goddard (Tustin), we knew we had found something special. As any parent knows, leaving your child in someone else’s care is never easy—but the warmth, professionalism, and genuine love from the staff here (Ms. Preeti and Ms. Chelsea) made that transition not only smooth but comforting.

Our child absolutely thrives at this daycare. Every morning, she is excited to go. The teachers are nurturing, patient, and incredibly communicative. We love getting the daily updates and pictures—it truly feels like we’re still part of their day even when we’re not there physically.

What stands out most is how the staff treats each child like their own. They take the time to understand each child’s personality and needs, and they create a space that feels safe, joyful, and full of learning. Our child has...

We have been with the Goddard School of Tustin for a little over 3 months and we love it here. We were at a different day care for 7 months before leaving after a safety concern.

I love their curriculum which follows the STEAM based program. He is learning and thriving and we get detailed daily reports at the end of each day documenting his activities and lessons. His teacher will periodically upload pictures throughout the day (we look forward to them every day!)

Pros: clean and safe facility, huge fenced outdoor area for play time, plenty of parking for pick up/drop offs, low teacher to student ratio (1:6 vs the standard 1:12 in the terrible twos class!), the teachers, the Director, Ms Chelsea and the owner, Ms Preeti, are genuinely nice and actually knows who we are and who our son is. Ms Preeti always stops what she is doing to come out of her office to...

The Goddard School has been an incredible place for our daughter since she started at just 3 months old. From day one, the teachers and staff have provided not only exceptional care but also invaluable support for us as first-time parents. They’ve helped guide us through important transitions like bottle training, pacifier weaning, sleep sack adjustments, tummy time, crawling, and now even preparing for walking.

Our daughter has built wonderful relationships with her teachers. The teachers also provide thoughtful feedback and insights—like noticing her preferences for certain foods—things we may not have even realized at home.

We recently had our first parent-teacher conference, and I was so impressed by the beautifully detailed assessment of her development, along with a well-thought-out plan for her continued growth. It’s reassuring to know she’s in such...

The staff is warm and caring, and they’ve created a nurturing environment that helps my son feel safe and happy. I’ve seen him grow in both confidence and curiosity, and I love how much attention is given to each child’s development. It’s a wonderful place for young kids, and I highly recommend it.

Great place for kids. Clean and well organized, teachers are caring and listening to our needs. Love to recommend this place to parents looking for preschools.

aditya Strongly Recommends The Goddard School Tustin

My son loves his school. He went from crying about going to school everyday to looking forward to school every morning at this school. He’s thriving and I can see just from how happy he is that he’s having a good time. The school also takes a lot of pictures and tracks everything, making it pretty easy to know how he’s doing while he’s there.

We just started at this preschool, and it’s been great! Clean, academic, with the best shaded playground for kids. The Goddard School opening here is an amazing opportunity for us!

The Goddard School of Tustin has been wonderful since day one. Preeti, Chelsea, and all the staff had quite a task of opening a brand-new school and they have been professional, helpful, understanding, and kind. Our child made the transition successfully from daycare to Goddard, has enjoyed every day, and hasn't looked back. We appreciate the student and parent experience and look forward to all that is to come.

Erasmo is very excited to recommend The Goddard School Tustin