Recognition of Excellence · Tustin, CA · 2026

The Goddard School of Tustin

1629 Victory Rd, Tustin, CA 92782
https://www.goddardschool.com/schools/ca/tustin/tustin
🏆 Ranked #1 in Tustin · 7.5 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
#1 in Tustin
#1 in Tustin
Ranked #1 overall across all 11 quality dimensions among every licensed childcare center in Tustin. This is the highest recognition we award in the city.
 Top 100 in California
Top 100 in California
Among the top 100 childcare centers statewide — a distinction earned by fewer than 1% of licensed centers across California.
 Best Teachers
Best Teachers
Earned the highest teacher quality score in Tustin. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.
 Best Curriculum
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Tustin. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
 Most Compassionate
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Tustin. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.
 Best Infant Care
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Tustin. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Full Ranking Detail
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The Goddard School of Tustin is a play-based, Montessori-inspired childcare and preschool center at 1629 Victory Rd in Tustin's Ranch neighborhood, serving infants (from 6 weeks) through pre-K. The center maintains perfect parent ratings on Google (5.0 stars, 27 reviews) and SoTellUs (5.0 stars, 8 reviews), with Yelp parents consistently praising the professional, kind, and understanding staff. Operating Monday–Friday 7:00 am–6:00 pm, the center features a research-based Wonder of Learning curriculum and enrichment programs spanning American Sign Language, Robotics, Yoga, Spanish, Mandarin, and Engineering, supported by specialized learning spaces and outdoor playgrounds. As a national Goddard franchise school, it delivers consistent quality benchmarks; families should note that Tustin Ranch (92782) location may be less convenient for some, and tuition runs at the premium end typical of Goddard schools.

Safety7.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion8.0
Management8.0
Culture8.0
Extracurriculars7.0

Programs & curriculum

Curriculum & approach: Uses the Wonder of Learning curriculum, created by early childhood development experts and described as research-based. Emphasizes nurturing natural curiosity and whole-child development through personalized lesson plans.

Programs & activities: Enrichment includes American Sign Language, Chess, Robotics, Yoga, Spanish, Mandarin, Engineering, Dramatic Arts, Music Appreciation, Physical Fitness, Handwriting, and Interactive Whiteboard learning. Age programs span Infant (6 weeks) through Pre-K; facilities include a Child Learning Kitchen, Exploration Room, Imagination Playground, and outdoor playgrounds.

What sets it apart: Open Monday-Friday 7:00 am to 6:00 pm at 1629 Victory Road, Tustin, CA. Security features include biometric/hand-scanner entry, custom key codes, outdoor cameras, parking lot bollards, and gate alarm; food ordering available.

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Top 100 in California
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Best Teachers
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Best Curriculum
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Most Compassionate
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Best Infant Care
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Updated · July 2026

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