Silverado, CA

The Goddard School in Lake Forest offers a premier early childhood education program with F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic readiness with social-emotional development. Their state-licensed teachers hold degrees in early childhood education and receive ongoing professional development. The facility features secure entry systems, age-appropriate classrooms, and outdoor play areas. Curriculum includes STEAM learning, language arts, and character development. They maintain low student-teacher ratios and provide daily communication to parents through their proprietary app. The center is known for its comprehensive safety protocols and nurturing environment that encourages curiosity and independence.

Tutor Time provides a research-based curriculum focused on school readiness and whole-child development. Their proprietary Early Foundations® curriculum emphasizes literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies through hands-on learning. The center features secure keypad entry, comprehensive background checks for staff, and regular safety drills. Classrooms are designed with learning centers that promote exploration and independence. Teachers use the Tadpoles® app to provide real-time updates and photos to parents. The facility includes age-appropriate playgrounds and offers enrichment programs in music, movement, and Spanish. Their infant program follows individualized care plans with detailed daily reports.

Primrose School offers the Balanced Learning® approach that combines teacher-directed and child-initiated activities with a focus on character development and academics. Their curriculum includes literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and the arts, delivered by degreed early childhood educators. The school features secure entry systems, sanitization protocols, and emergency preparedness plans. Classrooms are equipped with modern learning materials and technology. Their Harmony & Heart® program incorporates music, and the Primrose Promise program encourages community service. The facility includes multiple playgrounds designed for different age groups and provides nutritious meals prepared on-site. Parents receive regular progress reports and have access to live streaming in classrooms.