The Goddard School of Tustin

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 grown so much socially, emotionally, and cognitively since starting here, and we couldn’t be more grateful. If you’re looking for a daycare that feels like family and fosters genuine growth and happiness in your child, look no further than Goddard (Tustin). We’re so lucky to be part of this wonderful community. Thank you to the amazing teachers and dedicated owners—your love, care, and hard work mean the world to our family.

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!

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 capable and loving hands for eight hours a day. Choosing The Goddard School for our firstborn was an easy decision because of their reputation, and our experience has only reinforced our trust in them. We are so grateful for the care, dedication, and support they provide every day! Highly recommend to any parent looking for a nurturing and enriching environment for their little one.

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 say bye to my son. It's the little things that makes a huge impact. Cons: no lunch at the moment (only snacks), follows academic calendar so there are 25+ days off including the break between Christmas and New Years and the occasional professional development days which are challenging for 2 working parents We highly recommend Goddard and have even told my own sister to tour other day cares before Goddard. Because once you do, it will be the last tour before you make a decision. If you've made it this far, let them know we referred you :)