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The Goddard School
Owings Mills, MD
· Baltimore County
9720 Watts Road,
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Quick Facts
Capacity
115 children
Age range (listing information)
6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
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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
📞 (410) 902-0889
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
252143
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
Accreditation
Maryland Accredited
District Office
Region 3 - Baltimore County
Reviews
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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 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
- Tuesday 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
- Wednesday 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
- Thursday 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
- Friday 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | Full | 13A.16.03.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed several staff records missing the verification of the staff member's age. | |||
| 2026-05-21 | Full | 13A.16.06.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe the staff orientation for one staff member. | |||
| 2026-05-21 | Full | 13A.16.06.12C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe the aide orientation training for five aide staff. | |||
| 2025-05-13 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: There's one child who's emergency card needs to be updated. | |||
| 2024-05-28 | Full | 13A.16.02.03C(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: The program was unable to supply last year or this years fire inspection report from the fire department. The program was directed to call their fire department to have an inspection completed as soon as possible. | |||
| 2024-05-28 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: There were 5 children who were missing the heath inventory part 2 in their file. | |||
| 2024-05-28 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: There are 11 children who have not had any lead screenings completed and 4 children need their 2nd lead screening completed. | |||
| 2024-05-28 | Full | 13A.16.03.04G | Corrected |
| Findings: 5 Children were missing their immunization records in their files. | |||
| 2024-05-28 | Full | 13A.16.03.04I(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: There are 2 children who are missing their medication authorization forms and medications on site. | |||
| 2024-05-28 | Full | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: Room 5 needs an updated staffing pattern since a staff member has changed roles from an aide to a substitute and is still listed on the staffing pattern as an aide. | |||
| 2024-05-28 | Full | 13A.16.03.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: There are 3 staff members who are missing their initial Basic Health and Safety Training in their file, 2 staff are missing the annual update, 12 staff are missing a function or position stated in their file, 5 staff were missing their MD background checks | |||
| 2024-05-28 | Full | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: While on the playground there was a classroom window screen that was broken on the outside and a child was able to put themselves in-between the screen and the window while the class was outside. The teachers redirected the child and while on site the screen was removed from the window so that there is no longer a hazard outside. | |||
| 2024-05-28 | Full | 13A.16.06.12B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: 1 aide was missing a professional development plan | |||
| 2024-05-28 | Full | 13A.16.06.12B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: 2 aides are missing the Basic Health and Safety Update that must be completed. | |||
| 2023-05-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: In the outdoor classroom area there are two benches that have exposed splintered wood that could be hazardous to children. These must be shaved down or replaced so that children could not harm themselves when in this area. Pictures should be sent to the licensing specialist to show correction. | |||
| 2023-05-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: There is one aide, Kiya Kirkland, who needs to complete the 6n hours of training. These training hours will be sent to the licensing specialist to show corrections. | |||
| 2022-08-09 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Provider did not alert the Office of Child Care within 5 working days of 3 employees and the release of information was not received from the office until 8/8/2022, These staff members hire dates are 7/18/2022 and 7/19/2022. | |||
| 2022-08-09 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.03A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The disciplining of a child by having them hold their hands over their head is not appropriate for children in care. | |||
| 2022-08-09 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.03B(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: The complaint describes that the child was forced to hold their hands above their head for what is believed 10 minutes. This is not appropriate for child care. | |||
| 2022-08-09 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.03C(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: The aid in the room was not following the discipline policy of the program. | |||
| 2022-08-09 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: The staff member in question of the complaint had not been fingerprinted and cleared by the Office of Child Care, the release had not been received or cleared, and no clearance letter had been sent to the program allowing the staff member to begin working with the children. While on site one staff member who has not been cleared was present in the program, however was not left alone with children. | |||
| 2022-08-09 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: The staff member in question of the complaint had not been fingerprinted and cleared by the Office of Child Care, the release had not been received or cleared, and no clearance letter had been sent to the program allowing the staff member to begin working with the children. At the time the licensing specialist was present, one staff member who has not been cleared was in the program. They were not left alone with children however. | |||
| 2022-05-16 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: 4 emergency forms were not updated and one was not signed and dated. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2022-05-16 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: No Health Inventory part 2 for 4 children. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2022-05-16 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: No lead screening documentation for 6 children. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2022-05-16 | Full | 13A.16.03.04H | Corrected |
| Findings: No immunization records for one child. | |||
| 2022-05-16 | Full | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: Staffing patterns posted but not correct in rooms: 6 and 7. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2022-05-16 | Full | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: The OCC was not notified about ending of employment for 1 employee. Corrected during the inspection - LS received a delete form. | |||
| 2022-05-16 | Full | 13A.16.06.09C | Corrected |
| Findings: One teacher did not complete 12 hours of training. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2022-05-16 | Full | 13A.16.08.02A | Open |
| Findings: LS observed a preschool teacher in charge of toddlers in room 2. An aide was in charge of room 7. An aide was in charge of 3 infants in room 1. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2022-05-16 | Full | 13A.16.08.02B | Open |
| Findings: LS observed a preschool teacher in charge of toddlers in room 2. An aide was in charge of room 7 and room. An aide in charge of infant room 1. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2022-05-16 | Full | 13A.16.08.03C(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a teacher in charge of 12 preschool children in room 8. Corrected during the inspection when an aide arrived. | |||
| 2022-05-16 | Full | 13A.16.09.02A | Open |
| Findings: Primary caregivers posted in infant and toddler classrooms. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2022-05-16 | Full | 13A.16.09.02C | Open |
| Findings: Activity plans for infants and toddler were not posted in rooms: 1, 2, 5, and 9. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2022-05-16 | Full | 13A.16.16.06C(3) | Open |
| Findings: The teacher in room 3, which is an educational program classroom, does not have a bachelor's degree or 120 semester hours of college credit. Correct immediately. | |||
| 2021-06-30 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2020-11-13 | Full | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2019-05-28 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2018-05-30 | Conversion | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
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