Licensed Child Care Center
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The Goddard School
Gaithersburg, MD
· Montgomery County
900 Wind River Lane,
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Quick Facts
Capacity
249 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
📞 (301) 208-8787
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
151276
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 5 - Montgomery 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-20 | Full | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-09-10 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 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. | |||
| 2019-07-17 | Full | 13A.16.11.03C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed that a child was not being diapered according to the written procedure. | |||
| 2019-07-17 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(3)(d) | Corrected |
| Findings: The emergency plan had not been updated as required. Corrected at inspection. | |||
| 2019-07-17 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: At inspection LS observed at least one Emergency Card which had not been maintained as required and did not contain all the required information. | |||
| 2019-07-17 | Full | 13A.16.12.03D(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: At inspection LS observed at least 2 milk jugs which had been kept past the 4 days of age of the expiration date. Corrected. | |||
| 2019-07-17 | Full | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: AT inspection, LS observed adult handbags in places which were accessible to children. In at least one classroom, diapering cream etc were accessible to children in care. All corrected at inspection. | |||
| 2018-06-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed outdated staffing pattern. Submit current staffing patterns within 24 hours. | |||
| 2018-06-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed broken water fountain in the small toddler playground. | |||
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