Licensed Child Care Center
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The Goddard School
Baltimore, MD
· Baltimore City County
4960 Mercantile Road,
Baltimore, MD 21236
Quick Facts
Capacity
156 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
1
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Contact Information
📞 (410) 933-3833
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
152012
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
Accreditation
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 2 - Baltimore City
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-12 | Full | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2025-09-16 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2025-09-11 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: 3 rooms are out of ratio. Staff shall ensure the safety and secure at all times for the children in care. The program can not ensure the safety and security of the children if the rooms that are not at the proper staff to child ratio based on the ages of the children in care in the room. | |||
| 2025-09-11 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: Staff can not provider adequate supervision when the staff to child ratio is not met. The program must ensure that the staff to child ratio and the capacity of each room is met at all times. | |||
| 2025-09-11 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: Three toddler rooms during nap time did not met the staff child ratio. Room 3 had 2 staff and 9 children. The ratio should be 3 to 9 in that room. Room 4 had 1 staff and 6 children. The ratio should be 2 to 6 in that room. Room 5 had 1 staff and 6 children the ratio should be 2 to 6 in that room. | |||
| 2025-09-11 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.03C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did a walk through of the center to check staff to child ratio. Three toddler rooms where out of ratio during the visit. At all times the ratio for infants and toddlers must be met. Room 3- had 2 staff and 9 children, room 4 had 1 staff and 6 children and room 5 had 1 staff and 6 children. | |||
| 2025-09-03 | Other | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: Room five had 10 children ages 20 months to 23 months with 3 teachers. The staff can not ensure the safety of each child when they are over ratio. The ratio was 3 to 10. This was corrected during the inspection and the ratio went back to 3 to 9 in which it allows the staff to ensure proper supervision and safety of all children in care. | |||
| 2025-08-27 | Complaint | 13A.16.04.01B | Corrected |
| Findings: Room 5 is approved for 12 children if the age of the children is 2 years of age. The children in room 5 are 20 months to 23 months of age which then the approve capacity for room 5 is 9 children. Program must ensure the capacity of room 5 is met when the age group is younger than 2 years of age in that room. | |||
| 2025-08-27 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: Room 5 had 10 children ages 20 months to 23 months old with 3 staff members. The approved staff to child ratio is 1:3 for that age group. When there are 10 children ages 20 months to 23 months of age the staff would not be able to give adequate supervision to the children in care by being over capacity in room 5. | |||
| 2025-08-27 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.03C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did a walk through of the center. In room 5 (Flowers) there were 10 children and 3 staff members. This room has an approve capacity of 12 if all children are 2 years of age. The children in that room are 20 months old to 23 months. The ratio for that room must be 3 to 9. | |||
| 2025-08-27 | Complaint | 13A.16.09.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: Room 5 has 10 children and 3 staff. The children are ages 20 months to 23 months of ages. The ratio for that age group is 1:3. The program moved one child to the other two's classroom to ensure each child is with a primary caregiver and the ratio of 1:3 is met at all times. | |||
| 2025-08-07 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.03A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: A staff member covered a child's mouth with her hand after the child that spit on her. Program must do a training with the staff to go over the discipline policy of how to appropriately held a child who has challenging behaviors. | |||
| 2025-08-07 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.03B(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: A staff member covered a child's mouth when he spit on her. Staff members is no longer working for the program. Program must do a training with the staff to go over the discipline policy of how to appropriately held a child who has challenging behaviors. | |||
| 2025-08-07 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: A staff member covered a child's mouth with her hand when the child spit on her. The staff members is no longer working for the program. | |||
| 2021-12-07 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Four children are missing doctor's information and one child is missing parent's signature on the emergency card. | |||
| 2021-08-05 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2021-02-10 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06E(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider did not notify the OCC immediately of their employees under investigation by the Department of Human Services . | |||
| 2021-02-10 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2020-05-14 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2019-12-19 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon a random sample review of children's files, specialist did not observed documentation of authorization to pick up on 5 emergency cards. Center will review all children's emergency cards to ensure they are completed in all areas and submit a letter of correction to office within 10 working days. | |||
| 2019-12-19 | Full | 13A.16.03.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist did not observe an approved medical evaluation for one staff member. Center stated staff member has another medical appointment 12/30/2019 and will submit upon completion for correction. | |||
| 2019-12-19 | Full | 13A.16.11.03B | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed a staff member not wash the hands of a toddler after diapering. Center will review diapering procedures with all staff to ensure compliance and submit a letter of correction to office within 10 working days. | |||
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