The Goddard School of San Clemente
Daycare center in San Clemente, CA. 1351 Calle Avanzado, San Clemente, CA 92673
About the program
The Goddard School of San Clemente is a licensed daycare center in San Clemente, California, on the state register since 2020. It is licensed for 168 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
The Goddard School of San Clemente provides early childhood education and daycare for children from infancy through kindergarten.
The program follows a play-based and academic approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. The Goddard School of San Clemente does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,100 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.
Regulations cited
101439.1(f) · 101439.1(f)(1)(A) · 101216.1(b)(1)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
My daughter has been going to Goddard since we moved down to San Clemente in 2025. We feel so lucky to have found such a caring and nurturing place for her to learn and socialize with her peers. Since starting at Goddard, we have noticed our daughter's confidence, language, and social skills grow exponentially. As a teacher, I recognize and appreciate the developmentally appropriate lesson plans and materials…
Melissa Curtis · 5/5 on Google · a month agoMy daughter recently started attending The Goddard School for half-day mornings a couple of times a week. We were looking for some social interaction and a gentle introduction to preschool, and this has been such a wonderful experience. Mrs. Bertha, Mrs. Sarahi, and the entire toddler room staff are absolutely amazing. Within a short time, my daughter went from crying at drop-off to excitedly running straight to Mrs.…
Heather Saito · 5/5 on Google · 2 months agoChoosing childcare is never an easy decision, and we’re so grateful we chose The Goddard School of San Clemente. From the start, the entire team created such a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for our child, which gave our family so much peace of mind. The teachers truly care about the children and it shows in the way they support their growth each day. We are especially thankful to Ms. Yasenia, Ms.…
Nik Jain · 5/5 on Google · 6 months agoA warm, loving community - we wish we never had to leave! Moving our son to Goddard was the best decision we ever made. After a bad experience at the Montessori down the road, Goddard was a complete breath of fresh air. It is a small, tight-knit school where our son felt completely at home and excited for class each day. The owner, Anu, is wonderfully warm and highly involved in the day-to-day, and Sophia in the…
Aimee O · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoGetting there
1351 Calle Avanzado, San Clemente, CA 92673
Questions about The Goddard School of San Clemente
Is The Goddard School of San Clemente licensed?
Yes. The Goddard School of San Clemente holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 304371415, 304371416), with a licensed capacity of 168 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has The Goddard School of San Clemente had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 3 citations for The Goddard School of San Clemente, across 8 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does The Goddard School of San Clemente take?
The Goddard School of San Clemente is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.
How much does The Goddard School of San Clemente cost?
The Goddard School of San Clemente does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
