The Goddard School - Sparks MD Licensed Child Care Center

14630 York Road , Sparks MD 21152
(410) 472-2232

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: 133316
  • Capacity: 138
  • 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
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations MSDE
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: infant, toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, before- & after-school; summer camp
  • Schools Served: Sparks Elementary
  • District Office: Region 3 - Baltimore County
  • District Office Phone: (410) 583-6200 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2023-10-13 Other 13A.16.03.05D(1) Corrected
Findings: LS did not observe documentation required for substitutes.
2023-10-13 Other 13A.16.03.05E Corrected
Findings: LS received documentation from the director that maybe used for substitute log.
2023-10-13 Other 13A.16.06.13B Corrected
Findings: LS observed two floaters in the Wrens Infant classroom.
2023-05-03 Full 13A.16.03.02C(1) Corrected
Findings: LS observed that there were children's files that did not have consumer education pamphlets or indications that parents have obtained information about consumer education on child care.
2023-05-03 Full 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) Corrected
Findings: LS observed a folder that did not have the child's Health Inventory Part 1: L.S. Birth Date: 10/07/2021
2023-05-03 Full 13A.16.03.05C Corrected
Findings: LS observed that employees Medicals, Release of Information Forms and CBC Prints needs to be updated (W.W., R.B., D., J.P., B.W., M.D., F.D., A.I., A.J., T.K., J.M., M.N., D.N., K.P., P.P, K.S., & H.W.)
2022-07-21 Complaint 13A.16.03.05B Corrected
Findings: LS overserved that several classroom did not have the correct staff member on the staffing pattern for the Infant 2 classroom, Young 2's classroom and 3 Year Old classroom. The Operator will correct the staffing patterns and forward the corrections to the Office of Child Care.
2022-07-21 Complaint 13A.16.03.06C(3) Corrected
Findings: The Operator did not notify the Office of Child Care about an injury that occurred on July 13, 2022. The Office was not notified until July 19, 2022 of the injury of the child that was treated by a medical professional. The Operator stated that in the future she will contact the Office of Child Care immediately after an injury of a child regardless of the outcome of the injury.
2022-07-21 Complaint 13A.16.03.06E(2) Corrected
Findings: LS observed that the operator was utilizing a classroom as a preschool classroom instead of a school age classroom as stated on their license. The Operator will forward the documentation needed to make changes to the facility to the Office of Child Care, as soon as possible.
2022-06-01 Mandatory Review
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2021-06-30 Full
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2020-07-28 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.07A Corrected
Findings: During virtual inspection, program notified LS that they are using previously licensed gymnasium as a School Age room, and use this space for school agers every year between June-Sept. This change has not been formally requested and approved through the OCC. Program should submit a Change in Facilities to have this room added and approved on license.
2020-07-28 Mandatory Review 13A.16.10.04A Corrected
Findings: During virtual inspection, program had a plastic trash bag in a cubby in the classroom; bag was in reach of children. Program should remove this bag from cubby space and send correction to the OCC ASAP.
2020-05-21 Other
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2019-05-15 Full 13A.16.10.02E Corrected
Findings: LS observed that the First Aid Kit was missing fragrance soap. Program should add soap ASAP.

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