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The Goddard School
Bel Air, MD
· Harford County
2017 Emmorton Road,
Bel Air, MD 21015
Quick Facts
Capacity
169 children
Age range (listing information)
6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
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Type of Care
Before School, After School, Summer Care
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (410) 569-9888
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
151448
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
Accreditation
MSDE
District Office
Region 11 - North Central 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 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.03B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS conducted a complaint inspection in which the program director self reported that a child was left in a classroom unattended. An aide was transferring children to the Tiger room and then left the classroom to go to another room, she failed to do her name to face check and a child was left in the classroom for approximately 15 seconds. Program management immediately did a staff training with all Aides in the building at the time of the incident,. The staff person involved in the incident was terminated. | |||
| 2026-05-14 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS conducted a complaint inspection in which the program director self reported that a child was left in a classroom unattended. An aide was transferring children to the Tiger room and then left the classroom to go to another room, she failed to do her name to face check and a child was left in the classroom for approximately 15 seconds. Program management immediately did a staff training with all Aides in the building at the time of the incident,. The staff person involved in the incident was terminated. | |||
| 2026-05-14 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS conducted a complaint inspection in which the program director self reported that a child was left in a classroom unattended. An aide was transferring children to the Tiger room and then left the classroom to go to another room, she failed to do her name to face check and a child was left in the classroom for approximately 15 seconds. Program management immediately did a staff training with all Aides in the building at the time of the incident,. The staff person involved in the incident was terminated. | |||
| 2025-09-16 | Full | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-09-30 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS conducted a complaint inspection in which it was self reported that a child had went into a bathroom in the Zebras room and walked through the bathroom over to the Giraffes room where she was alone until a parent brought their child into the classroom and noticed the child was alone. The teacher came into the room right after as this room was not open yet. | |||
| 2024-09-30 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS conducted a complaint inspection in which it was self reported that a child had went into a bathroom in the Zebras room and walked through the bathroom over to the Giraffes room where she was alone until a parent brought their child into the classroom and noticed the child was alone. The teacher came into the room right after as this room was not open yet. | |||
| 2024-09-10 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 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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