The Goddard School - Gaithersburg MD Licensed Child Care Center

900 Wind River Lane , Gaithersburg MD 20878
(301) 208-8787

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: 151276
  • Capacity: 249
  • 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
  • Schools Served: Diamond Elementary
  • District Office: Region 5 - Montgomery County
  • District Office Phone: (240) 314-1400 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2021-07-30 Full 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed at least 12 children's emergency forms missing an annual update, at least 5 missing the physicians information, and at least 4 missing an authorize pick up. Facility obtain the necessary corrections and submit a letter of correction.
2021-07-30 Full 13A.16.03.04D(3) Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed at least one child missing Part II of the health assessment. Facility shall obtain Part II of the health assessment and submit a letter of correction.
2021-07-30 Full 13A.16.03.04E Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed at least 13 children missing the appropriate lead screening. Facility shall obtain the appropriate lead screening for each child and submit a letter of correction.
2021-07-30 Full 13A.16.05.08B Corrected
Findings: Licensing specialist did not observe any evidence of the operator maintaining about three bathrooms in a sanitary manner. Licensing specialist observed paper towels on the bathroom floor in rooms 15/16. The bathroom floor in room 12 was sticky and there was feces in the toilet. Corrected at the time of inspections.
2021-07-30 Full 13A.16.06.09C Corrected
Findings: Licensing specialist did not observe any evidence of the two child care teachers documenting their completed training on the professional development plan.
2021-07-30 Full 13A.16.06.12B(1) Corrected
Findings: Licensing specialist did not observe any evidence of an aide completing at least 6 clock hours of continuing training per full year of employment as a child care aide.
2021-07-30 Full 13A.16.09.02C Corrected
Findings: Licensing specialist did not observe any evidence of the operator reevaluating 6 infants written activity plan at least every three months.
2021-07-30 Full 13A.16.10.01A(3)(d) Corrected
Findings: Specialist did not observed the emergency and disaster plan updated at least annually. Facility shall update the plan and submit a letter of correction.
2021-07-30 Full 13A.16.11.03B Corrected
Findings: Licensing specialist did not observe any evidence of the operator adhering to handwashing protocol per regulations. Specifically in Room 13, licensing specialist did not observed two teachers washing their hands immediately after cleaning a child's scab. Licensing specialist observed both teachers washing their after the director instructed them to do so.
2021-07-30 Full 13A.16.12.04F(3) Corrected
Findings: Licensing specialist did not observe any evidence of the operator refrigerating potentially hazardous foods at or below a temperature of 40 degrees F. Licensing specialist observed thermometers in about five classrooms which housed children's foods reading between 45 and 50 degrees F. The thermometers in these classrooms were hanging on the refrigerators' doors.
2021-07-30 Full 13A.16.12.05C(2) Corrected
Findings: Licensing specialist did not observe any evidence of the operator ensuring that refrigeration is operated at or below 40 degree F. Licensing specialist observed refrigeration for about 5 classrooms being operated below of 40 degrees F. Refrigeration for the classrooms were reading between 45 and 50 degrees F.
2020-11-04 Mandatory Review
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2020-11-04 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.09B(2) Corrected
Findings: Licensing specialist did not observe facility documenting one staff's training on a professional development plan form. Corrected at the time of inspection
2020-05-06 Other
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2019-07-17 Full 13A.16.03.04A Corrected
Findings: At least one child's file did not contain the required lead test form at inspection.

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