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The Goddard School
Ellicott City, MD
· Howard County
5633 Waterloo Road,
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Quick Facts
Capacity
139 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
📞 (410) 730-1500
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
251035
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
Accreditation
NAEYC
District Office
Region 6 - Howard County / Carroll County
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: 5 emergency forms were missing enroll date, 1 missing birth date and 1 missing schedule. | |||
| 2026-07-09 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Rooms 108, 109, and 110 have areas of chipped paint. Room 110 sink is not working. | |||
| 2025-08-11 | Full | 13A.16.03.02D(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Several infants and toddlers were missing the Infant Toddler individual activity plans and or updates to the plan. | |||
| 2025-08-11 | Full | 13A.16.03.02E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 4 files that were missing lead screening or testing. | |||
| 2025-08-11 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Three staff medicals were missing confirmation from the physician that the TB test or screening was completed. | |||
| 2025-08-11 | Full | 13A.16.09.02B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Several infants and toddlers were missing the Infant Toddler individual activity plans and or updates to the plan. | |||
| 2025-08-11 | Full | 13A.16.09.02C | Corrected |
| Findings: Several infants and toddlers were missing the Infant Toddler individual activity plans and or updates to the plan. | |||
| 2025-08-11 | Full | 13A.16.11.04A(1)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 3 children's medication forms that were not complete. | |||
| 2025-08-11 | Full | 13A.16.12.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Room 105, and 106 refrigerator thermometers were registering over 40 degrees which is not sufficient for protecting perishable items from spoiling. | |||
| 2025-08-11 | Full | 13A.16.12.05C(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: The refrigerators in Rooms 105 and 106 were registering at temperatures above 40 degrees. | |||
| 2025-07-09 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.02A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS interviewed staff. Two staff had concerns about a teacher's routine for helping children go down for nap. When expressing the concern there was a follow up discussion with administration. Administration states that the concern was handled within the facility and they found no need to escalate the information to additional agencies. Facility is reminded that any time there is a concern about abuse or neglect the report must be to the protective services department of the local department of social services or law enforcement. | |||
| 2024-07-29 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 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. | |||
| 2021-07-30 | Full | 13A.16.06.09C | Corrected |
| Findings: A child care teacher had 6.5 hours of training at time of inspection. Please submit a correction plan to OCC. | |||
| 2021-07-30 | Full | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: An aide started at the center on June 2020 and did not have the Basic Health and Safety certificate on site. Please submit a correction plan to OCC. | |||
| 2020-07-21 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2020-05-15 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2019-07-29 | Full | 13A.16.06.09B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: One teacher had 9 hours of training for the previous time frame (7.2018 to 06.2019. Please submit a correction plan to OCC within 10 days. | |||
| 2019-07-29 | Full | 13A.16.09.06B | Corrected |
| Findings: The mats are stored in the cubbies. In Room 112, Room 115 and Room 113 some of the cubbies are shared by two children. The mats are touching each other when the children are sharing cubbies. Please submit a correction plan to OCC within 10 days. | |||
| 2019-07-29 | Full | 13A.16.05.11D(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Room 106 and Room 108 were discarding diapers in a trash can with a flip lid. Please submit a correction plan to OCC within 10 days. | |||
| 2018-07-19 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.11A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed exposed dry wall from poster being removed from the walls in room 106, 109 and room 110. LS observed the lower wall in room 109 to dirty. | |||
| 2018-07-19 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Ls observed one aide who had only had 3 hours of continuing training hours. | |||
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