The Goddard School of

Pittsburgh
(Upper Saint Clair)

412-564-3600
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
655 Painters Run Road, Mt Lebanon, Pennsylvania 15228

Proudly Accredited by:

See All

Virtual Tour

School Highlights

View All Offerings

Outdoor Classroom
Engineering
Chess
American Sign Language
Private Kindergarten
Art History
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
Rock Wall
Robotics

View All Offerings

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 of Pittsburgh (Upper Saint Clair) offers a safe, nurturing environment where learning and fun go hand in hand! With top-tier health & safety standards, PA Department of Education licensing and Cognia accreditation, and a fully accredited Kindergarten, your child will thrive through our Wonder of Learning inquiry-based curriculum. 📞 Contact us today or Book a Tour (top right) to start your family’s journey with us!

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.

Learn More

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.

Meet The Team

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.

upcoming

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.

limited

First Steps

12 - 18 m

We support and encourage children to confidently explore and develop new skills, language and ideas.

limited

Toddlers

18 - 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.

limited

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.

limited

Get Set

2.5 - 3 yrs

Little ones begin preschool routines and new ways of play, supporting all areas of continuous development.

limited

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.

limited

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.

limited

Kindergarten

5 - 6 yrs

Hands-on learning and a focus on social-emotional development in our Kindergarten classroom will prepare your child for success in first grade and beyond!

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!

Learn More & Tour

What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

We absolutely love Goddard and would not hesitate recommending it to friends or family.

Louie's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

We have always felt at home at Goddard School USC. We have loved all of the teachers and the time and effort everyone puts in to making our daughter's experience educational, safe, and fun!

Ada's Mother

Preschool Classroom

We are so happy with the attention and care our children receive at Goddard!

June & Brody's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Great staff, welcoming environment, wonderful community!

Meera & Arjun's Mother

Bridge Classroom

Goddard USC has been a source of joy, comfort, community, and peace for our family! The administration and teachers are kind/caring and involved. I can’t say enough good things about this school!

Jude's Mother

Kindergarten Classroom

We love the teachers and outstanding directors!

Claire & Rose's Father

Twos Classroom

I really like the teachers and staff. I feel comfortable and safe leaving my children in the care of this team. I would give it a 10 but unfortunately I do think the cost is a bit high.

Leo & Sonny's Mother

Infant Classroom

Goddards teachers and directors are absolutely fabulous. They are caring, patient, and truly dedicated to creating a positive, nurturing environment for every child. The teachers make learning fun and engaging, and the directors are always attentive and attentive. We feel so grateful knowing our son is surrounded by such wonderful people each day. Highly recommended!

Declan's Mother

Junior-K Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

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

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language

Art History

Chess

Child Learning Kitchen

Computers

Dance

Digital Cameras

Dramatic Arts Space

Engineering

Handwriting

Interactive Whiteboard

Learning Technologies

Literacy Nook

Microscope(s)

Music Appreciation

Nutrition

Outdoor Classroom

Physical Fitness

Playground(s)

Robotics

Rock Wall

STEAM Cart/Computer Lab

Secondary Languages

Sports & Fitness

Tablets

World Cultures

Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

December 5

Holiday Book Fair

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.

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.

January 2025 - December 2026

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.

January 2025 - January 2030

PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

The PA DOE considers the education of its children to be among the highest priorities of state government and has dedicated many resources toward that end. Educators who are PA DOE certified prepare for their responsibilities in the schools of the Commonwealth through the completion of a State Approved Teacher Education program (includes student teaching or field experience), The Pre Service Academic Performance Assessment (PAPA) in Reading, Writing and Mathematics, and completing application materials documenting that all certification requirements have been met.

January 2020 - January 2021

CONGRESSIONAL RECOGNITION

The Congress of the United States recognizes the owners of this Goddard School for the significant contributions they have made to their local communities.

November 2015 - December 2016

Ready To Learn More?

Discover what makes Goddard extraordinary.

Learn More & Tour

The Goddard School of Pittsburgh (Upper Saint Clair)

School Highlights

Where They Start Matters

The Goddard Difference

Curriculum

Expert, Caring Teachers

Leading with Curiosity

Meet Lori Owner (since 2007)

Discover Our Classrooms

Infant

First Steps

Toddlers

Twos

Get Set

Preschool

Pre-K

Kindergarten

Additional Programs Offered

Private Kindergarten

Summer Camp

Special Programs

Before and After School

What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

Health and Safety

Food and Nutrition

Enrichment and Environment

Preview the Fun

Upcoming Events

Follow Us on Social

Loading social media feed...

Care You Can Trust

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

COGNIA® ACCREDITED

PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

CONGRESSIONAL RECOGNITION

Ready To Learn More?

The Goddard School of

Pittsburgh
(Upper Saint Clair)