The Goddard School of
Pittsburgh - Upper Saint Clair

4.6 (67 reviews)

School Phone Number: 412-564-3600

, School Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

School Address: 655 Painters Run Road, Mt Lebanon, Pennsylvania 15228

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School Highlights

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  • Outdoor Classroom Outdoor Classroom
  • Engineering Engineering
  • Chess Chess
  • Secondary Languages Secondary Languages
  • Private Kindergarten Private Kindergarten
  • Yoga & Mindfulness Yoga & Mindfulness
  • Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
  • Rock Wall Rock Wall
  • Robotics Robotics

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Pittsburgh - Upper Saint Clair, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. The Goddard School provides a safe, nurturing environment where children grow with confidence, curiosity, and joy. With top-tier health and safety standards, PA Department of Education licensing, Cognia accreditation, and a fully accredited Kindergarten program, we support each child’s development through our Wonder of Learning® inquiry-based curriculum. Contact us today or book a tour (top right) to see our classrooms in action and begin your family’s journey with us.

Summer Wonder Meets School-Year Confidence

Summer feels magical here. Kids get to explore what matters to them, from outdoor adventures to creative projects, with expert teachers by their side. All in the comfort of a familiar place, so that when summer ends, they’ll be sun-kissed, confident and ready for school.

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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.

The sounds of laughter. The feel of summer.

Summer is all about simplicity: sunshine, giggles and lots of time to play. Our caring teachers create responsive, sensory-rich experiences where babies and toddlers can explore and make their first friends in a nurturing environment.

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Leading with Curiosity

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

Meet Lori

Meet Lori Owner (since 2007)

Bob and Lori are the proud owners of The Goddard School of Upper Saint Clair, serving families throughout the South Hills. Inspired by their three children—Jake, Tyler, and Madison—they are passionate about providing the best early childhood education experience for preschool and daycare families. Lori holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Slippery Rock University. Bob earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from General Motors Institute and a Master’s in Business Administration from Purdue University. Together, they believe in nurturing children’s hearts, bodies, and minds while supporting families in finding balance. They are excited to partner with parents in helping children grow, learn, and thrive.
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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.

Additional Programs Offered

  • Private Kindergarten

    Our private kindergarten program focuses on fun learning experiences that will prepare your children for success in first grade and beyond!

  • Summer Camp

    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.

  • Before and After School

    Make busy mornings and afternoon commutes a little easier with our before- and after-school program!

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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Health and Safety
  • Air Filtration Systems
  • Antimicrobial Treatments
  • Biometric Entry Device
  • Crash-Rated Fencing
  • Custom Key Code Entry
  • Disinfectant Sprayer
  • EPA-Approved Cleaning Products
  • Finger Guards
  • Gate Alarm
  • Hand Scanner
  • Non-Biometric Security Scanner
  • Outdoor Security Cameras
Food and Nutrition
  • Flexible Lunch Options
  • Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
Enrichment and Environment
  • American Sign Language
  • Art History
  • Chess
  • Child Learning Kitchen
  • Computers
  • Dance
  • Degreed Teachers
  • Digital Cameras
  • Dramatic Arts Space
  • Engineering
  • Handwriting
  • Indoor Gym
  • Interactive Whiteboard
  • Learning Technologies
  • Literacy Nook
  • Low Ratios
  • Microscope(s)
  • Music Appreciation
  • Nutrition
  • Outdoor Classroom
  • Physical Fitness
  • Playground(s)
  • Robotics
  • Rock Wall
  • STEAM Cart/Computer Lab
  • Secondary Languages
  • Sports & Fitness
  • Tablets
  • Tenured Teachers
  • Wonder of Learning®
  • World Cultures
  • Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

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Upcoming Events

  • January 30
    National Backwards Day
    All Day
  • February 2
    Groundhog Day Celebrations
    All Day
  • February 5
    National Wear Red Day
    All Day
  • February 6
    Super Bowl Day
    All Day

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