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The Goddard School
Urbana, MD
· Frederick County
3825 Carriage Hill Drive,
Urbana, MD 21704
Quick Facts
Capacity
182 children
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
Type of Care
infant, toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, before- & after-school; summer camp
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (240) 699-0006
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
154065
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
Accreditation
MSDE
District Office
Region 12 - Frederick County Office
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About the Provider
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.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-14 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09C | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of this inspection the facility has one staff member M. Abeysinghe who has not completed the required 12 hours of training for their 08/2024-07/2025 training year. the facility has 1 staff member S. Chase who has not completed the required 2024 BHS update training. The facility is to have the staff member complete this training and submit evidence along with the professional development plan to the LS. | |||
| 2024-11-07 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-09-18 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of this inspection the facility is missing emergency card information on 2 emergency cards and the annual update on 3 emergency cards . The facility is to obtain the missing information and submit evidence to the LS with 3 business days. | |||
| 2024-09-18 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Of the files the LS was presented to review, the facility is missing part 1 of the health assessment for 1 child. The facility is to submit evidence of obtain this missing record within 3 business days. | |||
| 2024-09-18 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Of the files the LS was presented to review, the facility is in need of an updated doctor portion of one health assessment for a child who has developed an allergy. The facility is to submit evidence of obtaining this record within 7 business days. | |||
| 2024-09-18 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: Of the files the LS was presented to review, the facility is missing lead screening for 4 children and the 2nd screening for an additional child. The facility is to submit evidence of obtaining these missing records within 30 business days. | |||
| 2024-09-18 | Full | 13A.16.06.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of this inspection the facility is missing evidence of 3 staff orientation being completed. The facility is to conduct these orientations and submit evidence to the LS within 3 business days. | |||
| 2024-09-18 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of this inspection the facility has information missing on 5 staff medicals. The facility is to have the staff obtain this missing information from their doctors office and submit evidence of corrected medicals within 7 business days. | |||
| 2024-09-18 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of this inspection the facility has one staff member in need of the TB screening to be completed by the doctor. The facility is to submit evidence of completed screening within 30 business days. | |||
| 2024-09-18 | Full | 13A.16.06.09C | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of this inspection the LS was unable to review training certificates for staff member K.H for training year 09/23-08/24 and staff member S.R for training year 08/23-07/24. The facility is to submit evidence of completed training documented on the professional development plan along with completed certificates within 30 days. | |||
| 2024-09-18 | Full | 13A.16.06.10C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of this inspection the LS was unable to review completed training for staff member V.H for training year 09/23-08/24. The facility is to submit evidence of completed training documented on the professional development plan along with completed certificates within 30 days. | |||
| 2023-09-21 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09C | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of this inspection the facility was missing completed training hours for 3 Preschool lead teachers, Facility to have staff members complete the missing training hours and submit evidence of professional development plan and all training certificates to the LS. | |||
| 2023-09-21 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of this inspection the facility was missing aide orientation training for 1 staff member. Facility to obtain this certificate and submit evidence to the LS. | |||
| 2023-07-17 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2023-05-01 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2023-02-08 | Monitoring | 13A.16.03.05E | Corrected |
| Findings: At each monitoring inspection facility has proved LS with a current day sub log. Facility has not maintain these logs for previous days/weeks. LS discussed with the facility the requirement to maintain a calendar or other written record of days in which a substitute provides care and whose place the substitute is working. Facility to submit a statement as to the procedures to ensure these logs are maintained and kept for future inspections. | |||
| 2023-01-26 | Monitoring | 13A.16.09.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: At the monitoring visit the LS discussed the requirement for the facility to have a written individualized activity plan for each child under the age of 2yrs. At this inspection the Turtle classroom has 3 plans that have not received their update since Oct 2022 | |||
| 2022-12-21 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2022-12-01 | Monitoring | 13A.16.09.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: During the monitoring visit the LS reminded the facility they are to be maintaining written individualized activity plan for each child. During the monitoring visit the LS observed one activity plan that is outdated and the child was present in care. | |||
| 2022-11-16 | Full | 13A.16.03.02F(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility is missing at least 9 lead screening for children in care. Facility missing doctor portion health assessment for at least 2 children and at least 2 parent portions of the health assessment for children currently enrolled | |||
| 2022-11-16 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility has at least 10 emergency cards missing information on the emergency cards, Facility to review all emergency cards for completion and submit a letter of correction to the LS. | |||
| 2022-11-16 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility is missing at least 2 parent portions of the health assessment for children currently enrolled. Facility to obtain missing documents and submit a letter of correction to the LS | |||
| 2022-11-16 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility is missing at least 2 currently enrolled children's doctor portion of the health assessment. Facility to obtain missing documents and submit a letter of correction to the LS | |||
| 2022-11-16 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility is missing lead screening for 9 children currently in care. Facility to obtain missing records and submit a letter of correction to the LS. | |||
| 2022-11-16 | Full | 13A.16.03.04G | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility is missing updated immunization records for at least 1 child currently enrolled in care. Facility to obtain missing documents and submit a letter of correction to the LS. | |||
| 2021-10-18 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09B | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility is missing training hours for 1 preschool lead teachers. Facility to obtain the remaining 5.5 hours of training or have teacher complete from today forward and submit certificates and professional development plan to the OCC. | |||
| 2021-08-09 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS discussed with facility the requirement for supervision by qualified staff. At the time of this inspection the school age portable classroom had 18 children with one unqualified staff member. During inspection director stepped in to meet ratio, but was observed outside the classroom by the time the inspection was completed. | |||
| 2021-08-09 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS discussed with facility the requirement to have qualified child care teacher for each group of children to meet the requirements for group size and staffing. At the time of this inspection the school age portable classroom had 18 children with one unqualified staff member. During inspection director stepped in to meet ratio, but was observed outside the classroom by the time the inspection was completed. | |||
| 2021-08-09 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS discussed with facility the need to have one or more teachers assigned to each group of children to meet the require group size. At the time of this inspection the school age portable classroom had 18 children with one unqualified staff member. During inspection director stepped in to meet ratio, but was observed outside the classroom by the time the inspection was completed. | |||
| 2021-08-09 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.03C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS discussed with the facility the ratio requirement for children under 24 months. At time of inspection these classrooms were in ratio and capacity for the ages of children in attendance. | |||
| 2021-08-09 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.03C(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS discussed with the facility the ratio requirements for children 2 and older. At the time of this inspection, all classrooms except 1 were in ratio and capacity compliance. | |||
| 2020-11-13 | Full | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2019-10-25 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2018-10-18 | Full | 13A.16.12.06E(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Bottles in the infant classrooms were not dated. All bottles were labeled with the infant's name but dates were missing. Director had staff add current date to all bottles during the time of the inspection. | |||
| 2018-05-07 | Complaint | 13A.16.04.01B | Corrected |
| Findings: During visit, there were several classrooms that were over the licensed capacity. | |||
| 2018-05-07 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06E(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: It was confirmed that children are left in the care of outside enrichment instructors during that activity. | |||
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