The Goddard School - Bel Air MD Licensed Child Care Center

2017 Emmorton Road , Bel Air MD 21015
(410) 569-9888

About the Provider

Description: The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. Our talented teachers also collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident and joyful learners.

Additional Information: MSDE-Approved Education Program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 151448
  • Capacity: 176
  • Age Range: 6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations MSDE
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: infant, toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, before- & after-school; summer camp
  • Schools Served: Ring Factory Elementary
  • District Office: Region 11 - North Central Office
  • District Office Phone: (410) 569-2879 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Date Type Regulations Status
2023-09-06 Full
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2022-07-26 Mandatory Review
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2021-09-27 Full
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2020-10-23 Other 13A.16.05.12B Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed that the fencing was not completed in order to approve the newly renovated Outdoor play space.
2020-09-14 Other 13A.16.05.01B Corrected
Findings: Licensing Specialist observed on the inspection that the concrete sidewalk on the outside of the building had not been pored at the time of the inspection. The program owner stated that it would be done today and at that point the final Use and Occupancy certificate would be issued. LS informed the owner that he could submit pictures and videos of the finished sidewalk and that the U and O certificate would need to be submitted to her in order to move forward with the room approval. LS also was told by the owner that there would be temporary fencing surrounding the sidewalk to create a barrier between the sidewalk nd the continuing playground construction.
2020-08-13 Mandatory Review
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2020-06-22 Complaint 13A.16.03.06E(2) Corrected
Findings: RM drove by the center and observed the back part of the building was missing. The back playground was dug up. There was temporary fencing around the front of the building on the parking area and a tent is erected. The building parking lot is attached to a bank & Medstar building. Licensing Specialist received an email in October 2019 about plans for the construction of a new gym, classroom and playground from the centers owner. As of June 22, 2020, the LS had not received a Change of Facilities form (1209) or any notification that construction had begun. LS spoke with one of the owners of the program who informed her that due to the recent pandemic plans had changed and construction was halted. The owner also informed the LS that the architectural plans had also changed during this time and were not the same plans that were originally received in October 2019. LS asked the new plans to be emailed as soon as possible along with the total square footage for all play areas.
2020-06-22 Complaint 13A.16.05.04 Corrected
Findings: RM drove by the center and observed the back part of the building was missing. The back playground was dug up. There was temporary fencing around the front of the building on the parking area and a tent is erected. The building parking lot is attached to a bank & Medstar building. LS conducted a complaint inspection in which she was informed that the Pre School and Pre K children were using an unapproved area in the parking lot as a play area. The area had been blocked off with temporary fencing. LS informed the Education Director that temporary fencing was not an approved barrier and that all children should play in the approved play space that is fenced in and unaffected by the current construction. The Regional Manager also discussed with the owner adding temporary fencing between the edge of the sidewalk and the start of the construction area on the Pre school and Pre K side of the building.
2020-06-22 Complaint 13A.16.05.12B Corrected
Findings: RM drove by the center and observed the back part of the building was missing. The back playground was dug up. There was temporary fencing around the front of the building on the parking area and a tent is erected. The building parking lot is attached to a bank & Medstar building. Licensing Specialist received an email in October 2019 about plans for the construction of a new gym, classroom and playground from the centers owner. As of June 22, 2020, the LS had not received a Change of Facilities form (1209) or any notification that construction had begun. The LS also had not been notified that the original playground space had been reduced due to the current construction.
2020-06-22 Complaint 13A.16.05.12D Corrected
Findings: RM drove by the center and observed the back part of the building was missing. The back playground was dug up. There was temporary fencing around the front of the building on the parking area and a tent is erected. The building parking lot is attached to a bank & Medstar building. LS conducted a complaint inspection in which she was informed that the Pre School and Pre K children were using an unapproved area in the parking lot as a play area. The area had been blocked off with temporary fencing. LS informed the Education Director that temporary fencing was not an approved barrier and that all children should play in the approved play space that is fenced in and unaffected by the current construction. The Regional Manager also discussed with the owner adding temporary fencing between the edge of the sidewalk and the start of the construction area on the Pre school and Pre K side of the building.
2020-05-15 Other
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2019-08-22 Full
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2018-12-07 Complaint 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) Corrected
Findings: Two staff members in the Giraffe's room were on the playground during outdoor play time and while they were returning to their classroom they left a two year old child on the playground. A teacher from the Elephants room was outside on the playground at the same time and contacted the Operations Director to inform her of the situation. The Operations Director immediately brought the child into the office and contacted the parent. The child was then placed in the Lions room for the rest of the day.
2018-12-07 Complaint 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) Corrected
Findings: Two staff members in the Giraffe's room were on the playground during outdoor play time and while they were returning to their classroom they left a two year old child on the playground. A teacher from the Elephants room was outside on the playground at the same time and contacted the Operations Director to inform her of the situation. The Operations Director immediately brought the child into the office and contacted the parent. The child was then placed in the Lions room for the rest of the day.

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