The Goddard School - Ellicott City MD Licensed Child Care Center

5633 Waterloo Road , Ellicott City MD 21043
(410) 730-1500

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: 251035
  • Capacity: 139
  • 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 NAEYC
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: infant, toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, before- & after-school; summer camp
  • Schools Served: Waterloo Elementary
  • District Office: Region 6 - Howard County / Carroll County
  • District Office Phone: (410) 750-8771 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2023-12-06 Monitoring
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2023-09-21 Monitoring
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2023-07-13 Full 13A.16.06.03C(5) Corrected
Findings: At time of the inspection, a new employee was observing in a classroom without being cleared by the OCC. This was discussed with the three Directors and personnel forms were given to the LS at inspection.
2022-11-30 Complaint 13A.16.07.01 Corrected
Findings: Two staff members said that they witnessed another staff member pick up an infant by the head and relocated the infant to another part of the room.
2022-11-30 Complaint 13A.16.07.02B Corrected
Findings: The Director was reminded of their Mandated Reporter status and to make a report any time potentially injurious treatment is brought to their attention.
2022-11-30 Complaint 13A.16.07.06A Corrected
Findings: Two staff members said that they witnessed another staff member pick up an infant by the head and relocate the child to another part of the room. A staff member also recalled the same staff member picking up babies under one armpit, and propping-up a special-needs infant, who had a neck issue, into a bouncer against the recommendations of the physical therapist working with the child.
2022-11-30 Complaint 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) Corrected
Findings: Staff members reported to the LS several instances involving the same staff member: an instance of an infant being moved in the classroom by his head; an instance of a child being placed on his stomach to sleep; an instance picking up babies under one armpit, and an instance of propping-up a special-needs infant, who had a neck issue, into a bouncer against the recommendations of the physical therapist working with the child.
2022-11-30 Complaint 13A.16.10.05A(2) Corrected
Findings: One staff member recalled seeing another staff member placing infants on their stomachs to sleep, even if they were able to roll over, which is in non-compliance with state and center regulations.
2022-10-19 Complaint 13A.16.07.06A Corrected
Findings: A child with allergies to peanuts and eggs was given a cupcake to eat which caused a severe allergic reaction.
2022-10-19 Complaint 13A.16.08.01B(1) Corrected
Findings: Despite having written allergy information from the parent and physician, a child was given a food that had an ingredient to which the child was allergic.
2022-07-21 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.06A(2) Corrected
Findings: The program had 6 staff members associated with the program that is no longer working at the center. Please submit a personnel form deleting staff members.
2022-07-21 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.04A(1) Corrected
Findings: A staff member who started on June 22, 2022 did not have a completed medical form at the time of inspection,
2022-07-21 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.09C Corrected
Findings: A teacher had 3 hours of training from July 21, 2021 to June 2022. Please submit a correction plan to OCC.
2022-07-21 Mandatory Review 13A.16.12.04F(3) Corrected
Findings: Room 122 refrigerator temperature was 45 degrees Please submit a correction plan to OCC.
2021-07-30 Full 13A.16.06.04A(1) Corrected
Findings: An employee started in 6.2021 and did not have a medical in file. Please submit a correction plan to OCC.

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