The Goddard School - Silver Spring MD Licensed Child Care Center

8611 Second Avenue , Silver Spring MD 20910
(301) 830-4505

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: 251165
  • Capacity: 222
  • Age Range: 6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 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 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
2022-02-07 Complaint 13A.16.07.03A(1) Corrected
Findings: This regulation was discussed. On February 4, 2022 it was reported that a Teacher poked a child in the neck. The center determined that the teacher did not follow the center's discipline policy and was terminated.
2022-02-07 Complaint 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) Corrected
Findings: On February 4, 2022 it was reported that a teacher poked a child in the neck because he refused to participate in a movement activity. The teacher failed to provide adequate supervision to the child in care.
2022-02-07 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.05B Corrected
Findings: Specialist did not observe a current and complete staffing pattern posted in the facility.
2022-02-07 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.06A(1) Corrected
Findings: Facility did not notify OCC of one new staff within 5 working days.
2022-02-07 Mandatory Review 13A.16.10.04A Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed a bleach solution on the counter in Room 13. Corrected at the time of the inspection. The solution was removed.
2021-07-16 Full 13A.16.03.04C Corrected
Findings: Specialist did not observe any evidence of the operator maintaining emergency information for approximately 14 children in care that includes (3) the name and telephone number of the individual who is authorized to pick up the child each day; (5) the name, address, telephone number of the child's physician or other health care provider; (6) if the child has a special health condition, includes emergency medical instruction for that condition; (7) Is signed and dated by the child's parent; (8) Is updated as needed, but at least annually. Facility shall review all emergency forms for completeness and annual update and submit a letter of correction.
2021-07-16 Full 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) Corrected
Findings: Specialist did not observe any evidence of the operator obtaining a complete health assessment for at least two children in care that meets the requirements of regulations above. Facility shall retrieve both health assessments and review all health assessments for completeness and submit a letter of correction.
2021-07-16 Full 13A.16.03.04E Corrected
Findings: Specialist did not observe any evidence of the operator maintaining documentation of (2) a lead test when the child is 12 months old and again when the child is 24 months old, regardless of where the child resides, if the child was born on or after January 1, 2015. Facility shall retrieve appropriate lead screening documentation and submit a letter of correction.
2021-07-16 Full 13A.16.03.05B Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed old staffing patterns posted for all classrooms. Facility submit current staffing patterns to OCC as well as post in the facility.
2021-07-16 Full 13A.16.03.06A(1) Corrected
Findings: Facility did not notify OCC within 5 working days of hiring a new employee F.S. Facility shall submit a letter to OCC.
2021-07-16 Full 13A.16.06.09C Corrected
Findings: Specialist did not observe any evidence of one child care teacher in a preschool center completing at least 12 clock hours of continued training per full year of employment as a preschool child care teacher. Facility shall have teacher complete the remaining 7 hours of training and submit a letter of correction.
2021-07-16 Full 13A.16.06.12A(3) Corrected
Findings: Specialist observed at least five aides that have not completed Basic Health and Safety. The aides must complete Basic Health and Safety and submit training certificates to OCC.
2021-07-16 Full 13A.16.06.12B(3) Corrected
Findings: Specialist did not observe any evidence of 5 aides in a child care center completing health and safety training as required by the office. Facility shall review all aides Health and Safety Training for completion and submit a letter of correction.
2021-07-16 Full 13A.16.06.12C Corrected
Findings: Specialist did not observe any evidence of at least two aides completing within 6 months after date of hire, an orientation session the follows guidelines established by the office. Facility shall have aides complete the required training and submit a letter of correction.
2020-07-29 Mandatory Review
Findings: No Noncompliances Found

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