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The Goddard School
Laurel, MD
· Prince George's County
14250 Park Center Drive,
Laurel, MD 20707
Quick Facts
Capacity
105 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
3
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Contact Information
📞 (240) 547-1470
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
261780
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 4 - Prince George's 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-21 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2025-02-06 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-03-04 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not receive written notification about addition of two new employees. | |||
| 2024-03-04 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not receive written notification about ending of employment of staff. | |||
| 2024-03-04 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed that 9 children in classroom 128. The classroom has an approved capacity of 6 children. Facility stated that they thought the room had a capacity of 9 children. | |||
| 2024-03-04 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: This regulation was discussed at the time of the inspection. | |||
| 2024-03-04 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed two classrooms with staff that do not meet the requirements of COMAR 13A.16.06.09 | |||
| 2024-03-04 | Complaint | 13A.16.09.02C | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed written activity plans that have not been reevaluated at least every 3 months. | |||
| 2023-09-14 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed one child's emergency card missing at least one individual who is authorized to pick up the child each day and missing an annual update. | |||
| 2023-09-14 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed one child missing a medical evaluation signed and dated by a physician | |||
| 2023-09-14 | Full | 13A.16.06.05B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe 3 semester hours of approved administrative training for the teacher assigned to the director position. | |||
| 2022-08-29 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2021-10-06 | Full | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2020-08-24 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2020-08-24 | Other | 13A.16.09.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe a sufficient amount of activity materials, equipment, and furnishings for school-age children in the classroom being changed from preschool to school-age. | |||
| 2019-12-09 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS was told that a teacher is a new employee with The Goddard School. The teacher wasn't observed today on the premises. Director states she emailed the documents to her LS back in October. Director did have the original Notarized Release of Information for teacher along with her medical and qualifying paperwork. Director states the teacher did get her fingerprints done back in October. | |||
| 2019-12-09 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: The complaint alleges that on December 3, 2019 a 4 year old female child cut another 4 year old child's hair. The director states that the parent confronted her regarding her daughters hair had been cut with a pair of scissors. Director calmed the parent down and explained to her that she will investigate this situation and will have a meeting with her and owner. The director immediately went to the classroom to question the teacher what happened. Director states she asked the teachers, they both state that the 2 girls where in the library area laying on their bellies playing with the manipulatives. The teacher was off of the clock but working on her lesson plans for the next day. Director states that the teacher's didn't know the 2 girls had scissors with them on the floor. | |||
| 2019-12-09 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS was told that one of the teacher's is a new employee with The Goddard School. The teacher wasn't observed today on the premises. | |||
| 2019-07-17 | Full | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2018-09-25 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2018-05-14 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.03B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: A child was left in the classroom (child was in the restroom) 2 staff member unaware child is in the restroom take class outside to play. Staff did not use procedures that were set in place by the management staff. | |||
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