The Goddard School - Forest Hill MD Licensed Child Care Center

460 Granary Road , Forest Hill MD 21050
(410) 420-1859

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: 133816
  • Capacity: 146
  • 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: Forest Lakes 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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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2023-09-06 Complaint 13A.16.03.05B Corrected
Findings: Ls observed in several rooms staffing patterns were not updated and accurate.
2023-09-06 Complaint 13A.16.06.13B Corrected
Findings: Ls observed Director could not provide a sub log to verify who was subbing in the classroom when Ls asked staff in the room Aides stated that they were the teachers in the room. LS asked Director did she have a written sub log she stated she did but did not present one to LS.
2023-09-06 Complaint 13A.16.07.06A Corrected
Findings: Ls observed that in toddler room 3 aides and no qualified teacher. In room 10 preschool room 2 Aides and no qualified teacher.
2023-09-06 Complaint 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) Corrected
Findings: LS observed in toddler room#4 with 3 Aides with no qualified teacher. In room preschool room# 10 2 aides and no qualified teacher.
2023-09-06 Complaint 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) Corrected
Findings: LS observed in room 4 three Aides and no qualified teacher .
2023-09-06 Complaint 13A.16.08.02B Corrected
Findings: Ls observed in room #4 toddler room,3 aides and no qualified teacher. In preschool room #2 aides and no qualified teacher.
2023-09-06 Complaint 13A.16.08.03A Corrected
Findings: Ls observed in toddler room 3 aides and no qualified teacher . In room #10 preschool room two aides in room no qualified teacher.
2023-04-27 Full 13A.16.08.02B Corrected
Findings: LS observed two aides in a preschool room
2023-04-27 Full 13A.16.10.04A Corrected
Findings: LS observed cleaning products in an unlock closet within reach of children .
2022-05-27 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.06A(2) Corrected
Findings: At least 4 staff employment ended without notification to the office of child care. Employment for the staff ended several months prior to the inspection date.
2022-05-27 Mandatory Review 13A.16.05.08A Corrected
Findings: Two rooms with infants and or toddlers the diaper changing table and the hand washing sink were located at opposite ends of the room. Staff member was observed carrying a child she diapered from the back of the room where the changing table is located to the front where the sink is located to wash the child's hands as well as her own.
2022-05-27 Mandatory Review 13A.16.09.02C Corrected
Findings: Some of the activity plans did not show they had been reevaluated after three months.
2022-05-27 Mandatory Review 13A.16.10.04A Corrected
Findings: Unlocked storage room containing cleaning and sanitizing products and other harmful items does not have a child safety device.
2022-04-05 Complaint 13A.16.07.02A(1) Corrected
Findings: Ls conducted a complaint inspection in which it was self reported that a staff member observed another staff member take a toddler into a bathroom and spank the child. The accused teacher admitted to "swatting" the child's hand. An incident report was originally completed and submitted to the Office of Child Care via email that stated that this incident took place on March 29th. At the time of the inspection, it was reported to the LS by management staff that the date of the incident had changed to March 30th and another incident report was submitted reflecting the change in the date of the incident. The date that this incident was reported to the Office of Child Care remains the same, which is March 31st. At the time of the inspection, management staff stated that they had called CPS but "did not get an answer". LS instructed them to continue to call.
2022-04-05 Complaint 13A.16.07.02C(2) Corrected
Findings: Ls conducted a complaint inspection in which it was self reported that a staff member observed another staff member take a toddler into a bathroom and spank the child. The accused teacher admitted to "swatting" the child's hand. An incident report was originally completed and submitted to the Office of Child Care via email that stated that this incident took place on March 29th. At the time of the inspection, it was reported to the LS by management staff that the date of the incident had changed to March 30th and another incident report was submitted reflecting the change in the date of the incident. The date that this incident was reported to the Office of Child Care remains the same, which is March 31st. At the time of the inspection, management staff stated that they had called CPS but "did not get an answer". LS instructed them to continue to call until they had spoken to someone.

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