The Goddard School of

Lake Forest
(Baker Ranch)

949-393-1220
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
20455 Alton Parkway, Lake Forest, California 92630

Proudly Accredited by:

School Highlights

Air Filtration Systems
American Sign Language
Catering
Chess
Dance
Disinfectant Sprayer
Engineering
Hand Scanner
World Cultures

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Lake Forest (Baker Ranch), we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. That's why we offer an expert curriculum, experienced teachers and a nurturing environment to provide the best foundation for their growth.

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 Parina Owner

We're thrilled to offer our outstanding STEAM program to our community. With two children of my own, I deeply value a secure, high-quality, loving, and learning environment. With a background in Business Administration and over a decade of management experience, I've operated The Goddard School of Lake Forest since 2016 and am excited to open a new location in Tustin. My focus is on creating a nurturing atmosphere where children thrive socially and academically. Our curriculum integrates Yoga, Chess, Robotics, Spanish, Mandarin, Sign Language, and more. Seeing children's joy and receiving their hugs is the highlight of my day. I invite you to visit, meet our dedicated teachers, and learn about The Goddard approach. Let us show you how we support children's growth and development.

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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

In the Infant program, our teachers provide your baby with all the cuddles and care they need with opportunities to begin exploring the world around them.

Toddlers

12 - 24 m

As your little one rapidly develops physically and cognitively, our Toddler classroom is where their natural curiosity is fostered and their budding skills are nurtured.

Twos

2 - 3 yrs

In the Twos classroom, experienced, caring teachers guide your child through playful exploration, helping navigate big emotions while providing hands-on learning experiences that nurture their innate curiosity.

Bridge

2.5 - 3.5 yrs

As your child continues to gain independence, build self-care skills and learn more about themselves, the Bridge classroom provides the support they need to thrive in a preschool setting.

Preschool

3 - 4 yrs

In our Preschool classroom, your child starts their journey into a cooperative learning environment where they can discover interests and learn in a more structured setting.

Pre-K

4 - 5 yrs

As your child prepares for Kindergarten, our Pre-K classroom offers exciting opportunities to develop important skills, make new friends and explore the world around them.

Additional Programs Offered

Summer Fun

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

We enhance our play-based curriculum with a range of enrichment programs designed to fit your child’s interests.

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What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

I love that Goddard's curriculum is STEAM based! I also appreciate the daily reports of what my child is learning everyday! I could not believe how many activities they are able to do in one day! The teachers are all rock stars! And my son LOVES going to Goddard! We are so happy to be a part of the Goddard family!

Jalen's Father

Pre-K Classroom

Very clean and professional environment. We love the staff and the teachers way of handling kids, transitioning kids to school and overall communication . We really appreciate how they report about our child’s daily activities. Love the sick policy and how they check for wellbeing of every child before entering the school. Extremely content and thankful.

Rosha's Mother

Preschool Classroom

All the teachers are super awesome! I feel like they really care about my son. The front office is always friendly and responsive. The owner is so involved in her school and I think her leadership really sets the positive tone.

Evan's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Great staff. Nice, clean environment for the kids. And it's great that when some kids get sick who may be contagious, that they sanitize the classroom and require a doctor's note before the sick kid could return to school. It shows commitment to the well-being of all the kids. The owner is also very hands-on and treats everyone like family.

Matthew & Mason's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

I'm very pleased and happy with the facility the staff and curriculum there The drop off part is usually the hardest but th teachers are so comforting and really make sure my son doesn't cry or feel unsafe. I especially love and appreciate the Daily activity Reports as well

Zidan's Mother

Toddler Classroom

We love the teachers at Goddard. She enjoys going to 'school' each day. Really like the outside space so she can run and play safely. The extra safety measures are great as well.

Alexandra's Father

Toddler Classroom

Everything! Parina is such a wonderful and genuin person. We have never felt so comfortable and empresses as we have now with our daughter attending this school. Big shoutout to Parina and her wonderful and love filled staff. :)

Giselle's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Excellent communication with parents. High standards and expectations for the kids. Lots of structure and learning taking place!

On the way & Sadie's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

Air Filtration Systems

Disinfectant Sprayer

Hand Scanner

Parking Lot Bollards

Food and Nutrition

Catering

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language

Chess

Dance

Engineering

Handwriting

Learning Technologies

Music Appreciation

Nutrition

Physical Fitness

Playground(s)

Secondary Languages

World Cultures

Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

December 15

Holiday Spirit Week

All Day

Care You Can Trust

The Goddard School is proud to be recognized for our commitment to quality care and early learning! These accolades reflect our dedication to providing a safe, nurturing and enriching environment for every child.

COGNIA® ACCREDITATION & STEM CERTIFICATION

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.

SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR FOR THE 68TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT BY CALIFORNIA STATE CAPITOL

The Goddard School has been honored as the 68th Assembly District's Small Business of the Year in recognition of its support of the community and steadfast commitment to customer service and high business ethics.

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