The Goddard School - Laurel MD Licensed Child Care Center

14250 Park Center Drive , Laurel MD 20707
(240) 547-1470

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: 251301
  • Capacity: 115
  • 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: Laurel Elementary
  • District Office: Region 4 - Prince George's County
  • District Office Phone: (301) 333-6940 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
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.16.08.02B 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.
2019-12-09 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.

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