I cannot emphasize enough the level of satisfaction I have from head to toe with this school…read more Everything here makes you feel like your child is #1. Small class sizes, teachers and staff specifically educated in child development. Every single thing has been thought out and perfected. Every adult there knows the name of each child. The list goes on and on. Would highly recommend to anyone

My son had a shadow in TK. He has a mild autism diagnosis. His shadow worked on social skills goals…read morewith him. He didn't (still doesn't) have any sort of behavioral problems. Honestly if you didn't know him and you observed the class you probably wouldn't notice anything. He really just needed some help with making friends and building language skills. One day his shadow was out sick and the director at the Ladera Ranch location said he could not come to school when his shadow was out. A shadow that we provided and bc of his diagnosis our insurance funded. She wasn't flexible at all. He couldn't come make up the time he missed on other days. I was even willing to drop him off and sit in the parking lot just in case they wanted me to pick him up early (would not have been needed) and she wouldn't allow that. I paid for so many days in which the director wouldn't let him attend. In addition, other kids in the class aggressed towards him. I have "ouch reports" in his file at home. He never once retaliated or aggressed towards others. He's literally the sweetest. Very disappointing. He's currently thriving in mainstream kindergarten.

My son has been going here for a year now and I cannot recommend them enough. It is clear Mr. Mark…read moreand Miss Maggie truly care for every student and go out of their way to make every holiday special for the whole family and find creative ways to teach their students!

We absolutely love, Mr. Mark and Ms. Maggie! They are amazing at connecting the week's curriculum…read morewith fun, hands-on crafts, and activities. The level of creativity truly blows me away! My daughter is always bringing home some new craft or something delicious that they made that relates to what they're learning that week and she's not even three yet! They are also truly such a kind and compassionate people and go above and beyond to make their families happy and feel welcome. Can't recommend enough

I loved coming here very much because I had a lot of nice teachers and friends. They were super…read morenice and friendly to me, good value, and I enjoyed kindergarten.

The Goddard School has been a truly transformative part of our family's life. From the moment Zoë…read morestarted, we saw her confidence, curiosity, and joy blossom in ways we never imagined. Every teacher she encounters brings warmth, creativity, and an incredible level of care--we always feel like she's not just looked after, but truly loved. When Zoë sees her teacher in the morning she lites up and smiles. As parents, the peace of mind we get knowing she's in a nurturing, stimulating, and safe environment is priceless. The communication, thoughtful curriculum, and strong community have made us feel supported every step of the way. We're so grateful to have found a place that pours so much love and intention into our daughter's development. Goddard isn't just a school--it's a second home, and a partner in shaping Zoë's bright future.

We had such a great experience here with our son in the preschool program as well as the summer…read morecamp. He was well loved, learned so much and grew immensely in his social and educational skills. Wishing we would have started there a year or two prior but wouldn't change it for anything. The office staff and every teacher we encountered was kind and always had a smile on their face. Would highly recommend to anyone.

I love this little school so much. Melissa is an educator through and through. She is the reason I…read morechose this school to begin with and is the magic behind this place. My kids learned so much here and have grown so much while in the care of the wonderful staff. I have some high expectations when it comes to the care of my kiddos and the school has always gone above and beyond. Could not be happier here and have always recommended it to friends and neighbors. If you're looking for a true community feel school - look no further. This place doesn't feel "sterile" or "corporate" - it feels like home - as preschool should.

This is probably one of the most favorite schools that I have attended. As a sixth grader, I…read morereally appreciate the fact that there is not much bullying around here. I love this school because of the best education and learning. Also, there are many choices to sports while Marco Forster has only P.E. Many kids are bullied in the stupid, public, Marco Forster. Finally, there are more options of learning because of Enrichment classes and field trips. Your 6th grade student, Caden Mai.

As a parent of a newly graduated St. Margaret's high school student I can only say that I feel so…read moreincredibly lucky that my daughter attended this school. No other school I can think of private or public in Orange County offers the kind of stellar education and support to their students, both intellectually, emotionally,and spiritually. Dr. Graham's compassionate leadership shines through the entire school. Your child will get an education with teachers that care about both their academics and their well-being. We traveled from a distance from Newport to have her attend the school and it was worth every minute on the bus or in the car to be part of this wonderful community. I'm writing this today because my daughter called me last night from her first week in college where things are going really well and she said now she realizes even more how well she is prepared because of her St. Margaret's experience and she feels so to have gone there. Thank you St. Margaret's.

Wonderful Staff and well monitored safety measures to keep everyone safe…read more We used Ladera Ranch KinderCare as backup care in Feb 2020 right before the Pandemic. We were also testing out the facility to see if our children liked it and we were comfortable moving them to the location. When the Pandemic hit we pulled the kids from school and held our enrollment. Nov 2020 we enrolled the kids and we couldn't be happier. The staff has not changed even during the Pandemic which is such a wonderful thing for not only the children but staff as well. They take every precaution to keep our children safe. We are so happy to have joined the family at the Ladera Ranch KinderCare. Keep up the great work!

KinderCare in Ladera Ranch has been absolutely amazing. My daughter started there around age 2.5…read moreand will be concluding her time there next month when she starts Kindergarten. This school is NAEYC accredited. There is a full curriculum from toddlers to pre-K to school-aged kids. But above and beyond that, the teachers are wonderful and the experience is so great. They potty trained my daughter when she was two. The app is amazing.. they post photos and videos throughout the day, you can see what they ate, what they are working on, and more! They have cared for my daughter and supported her and made learning fun! Also, their summer program is AWESOME!! If I had another child, I would bring them to KinderCare in a heartbeat. Hands down, the best experience ever.

My daughter has been here since she was 2.5 and will graduate from TK this year at 5 years old. My…read moreson will start at 24 months. I love everyone and everything about GRATITUDE. Expect kindness, community, and friendships from the staff and expect your child to grow and learn in more ways that you think. I love this school!

We love this school! From the initial call, tour, to the first day of school, the director and…read morestaff have been incredibly sweet, professional, and very caring. Also love the curriculum. It's play based but really cool ways to learn. It's very hands on, and I love it. Our three year old loves his teacher, Ms. Canepa . She is so attentive, always says hello to my son as soon as he walks in the classroom , and truly cares for him. She is also very attentive and creates such fun learning activities! What we really love about the school is how it's outside play learning which works so well for my son. He enjoys outside time and it's so great that they do this for a good amount of time. I also love how they communicate via sending photos and videos through an app which makes it nice to see what my son is doing each day at school. It's a great school, and has been a good fit for our family.