The Goddard School - Gambrills MD Licensed Child Care Center

2409 Queen Mitchell Road , Gambrills MD 21054
(410) 721-0000

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.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 159251
  • Capacity: 202
  • 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
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: infant, toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, before- & after-school; summer camp
  • District Office: Region 1 - Anne Arundel County
  • District Office Phone: (410) 514-7850 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2023-12-19 Full 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed at least one emergency form that was missing required information. Facility shall review all emergency forms for completeness, obtain missing information, and submit a letter of corrections upon completion.
2023-12-19 Full 13A.16.03.04E Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed at least one child missing an appropriate lead screening or lead test when the child is 12 months old and/or again when the child is 24 months old. Facility shall review all emergency forms for completeness, obtain missing information, and submit a letter of corrections upon completion.
2023-12-19 Full 13A.16.03.05C Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed that 9 staff files were missing verification of the staff member's age. Facility shall review all staff records for missing documents, obtain missing documents, and submit a letter of corrections.
2023-12-19 Full 13A.16.05.11A Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed that the inside of the refrigerator in Room 4 was not kept clean as required. Facility shall ensure the refrigerator is cleaned and submit photographic evidence.
2023-12-19 Full 13A.16.06.12A(3) Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed one Aide who did not complete an approved basic health and safety training within 90 days of employment as required. Facility shall ensure that the Aide completes the training and submit training certificate.
2023-12-19 Full 13A.16.06.12B(1) Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed that three Aides did not complete at least 6 clock hours of continued training for the last full year of employment each. Facility shall review training records, ensure that staff complete the missing training, document the missing training on the last year's professional development plan form, and submit form and training certificates.
2023-12-19 Full 13A.16.06.12C Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed 7 Aides missing aide orientation course as required. Facility shall ensure that Aides complete an aide orientation course as required and submit copies.
2023-12-19 Full 13A.16.09.02B(1) Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed that at least 5 infants and/or toddlers were missing the individualized activity plan. Facility shall ensure that all infants and toddlers have a current, complete individualized activity plan and submit a letter of corrections.
2023-12-19 Full 13A.16.12.06E(1) Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed that infant foods and bottles were not dated as required. Facility shall ensure that infant foods and bottles are dated and submit a letter of corrections.
2022-12-20 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.09C Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed that one Preschool Teacher completed 2 hours of training during the last full year of employment, August 2021 to August 2022. Teacher completed an additional 10.5 hours of training by the end of October 2022 and documented the training on the last year's professional development plan. Facility shall ensure that training records are not duplicated onto the current year's professional development plan form. Facility shall submit a letter of corrections indicating understanding of the regulation.
2022-12-20 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.12B(3) Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of completion of Basic Health and Safety training and the annual update, Child Care and COVID 19 training, for two Aides. Facility shall ensure that staff members complete both trainings and submit certificates.
2022-04-28 Complaint 13A.16.03.06D(2) Corrected
Findings: Director self reported that a staff member grabbed a child by the wrist to get the child to line up to come in from the playground. A staff member disclosed that the child told them that their arm hurt. The staff member assessed the arm for injury but did not follow the center procedure to notify the center office and the parent of the potential injury. Facility shall retrain staff on center procedures for notifying the center office and parents of a potential injury.
2022-04-28 Complaint 13A.16.07.01 Corrected
Findings: Director self reported that a staff member grabbed a child by the wrist to get the child to line up to come inside from the playground. The action of grabbing the child by the wrist could have caused an injury such as a dislocation constituting injurious treatment. The staff member confirms that the incident did occur. Facility immediately removed the staff member from the classroom. Facility shall retrain staff on center policies and procedures, appropriate measure to deal with difficult children, and how to appropriately lift a child. Facility shall submit training certificates and evidence of staff training.
2022-04-28 Complaint 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) Corrected
Findings: Director self reported that a staff member grabbed a child by the wrist to get the child to line up to come inside from the playground. Center staff confirm that this child frequently has difficulty following directions when it is time to line up and move from the outdoor playground to inside and often becomes visibly upset. This child did not receive care appropriate to their individual needs. Center procedure is to notify the center office for assistance. Staff did not follow this procedure. Facility shall retrain all staff on the center policy and procedure. Submit evidence of correction.
2021-12-08 Full 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed emergency forms missing information and/or annual update as required. Facility shall review all emergency forms for completion and update, obtain missing information and/or updates, and submit a letter of corrections.

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