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The Goddard School
Waldorf, MD
· Charles County
7005 Saint Florian Drive,
Waldorf, MD 20603
Quick Facts
Capacity
148 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
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
157363
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
Accreditation
NAEYC
District Office
Region 10 - Southern Maryland Office
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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 - 6:30 PM
- Tuesday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Thursday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Friday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: The staffing patterns posted are not updated to the current staff in the rooms. This was corrected during the inspection. | |||
| 2023-07-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.08B | Corrected |
| Findings: The girl's bathroom in the Preschool 2 classroom has no hot water and the sink has a leak. Please repair the sink and notify the Licensing Specialist when this is repaired. | |||
| 2023-07-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: The fence on the Toddler playground has a post that is coming apart and nails are sticking out of the post, accessible to children. This part of the noncompliance was corrected during the inspection. The two sheds on the school age playground are damaged and one has easy access for children as there is no lock. In this shed there are potentially hazardous items. Please have the shed fixed or removed. During the inspection there was a lock placed on the door of the shed that has potentially hazardous items, however the door is still damaged. For correction, please send photos of the doors on the sheds when they are repaired, or to show that the shed is removed. On the school age playground, the fence that is backed up to the pond is less than 4 feet tall. Please have this section of the fence repaired. Please notify the Licensing Specialist when this fence is repaired. | |||
| 2023-07-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.04F | Corrected |
| Findings: During the inspection classrooms Prek-1, Preschool 2 and Toddlers had electrical sockets that were accessible to children unplugged or uncapped. Please make sure that all electrical sockets that are accessible to children in care are plugged or capped. This non-compliance was corrected on site during the inspection. | |||
| 2023-07-25 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.12.04I | Corrected |
| Findings: During the inspection expired milk was observed in the Kitchen, Pre-K-1, and preschool-1. Please make sure that all expired or spoiled food is discarded. This was corrected on site during the inspection. The Assistant Director removed all of the expired milk from the refrigerators. | |||
| 2022-09-30 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: During the complaint inspection it was observed that the flooring in the gym is missing in some places, sliding in others, and has water damage. Provider is reminded to make sure that the building is maintained in good repair. Provider is to fix the floor and send photos of the flooring repaired. | |||
| 2022-09-30 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.12A | Corrected |
| Findings: During the complaint inspection it was noted from staff that the Preschool children where playing in the toddler playground. The Toddler Playground still has a fence post with rusted screws sticking out and off the post, provider was told on Wednesday, 09/18 that it had to be repaired. Provider is reminded that children are not allowed to play in off limit areas until the fencing has been repaired. Please write an action plan for the use of playgrounds, repairs and informing teachers on what playground can be used for certain age groups. | |||
| 2022-09-27 | Full | 13A.16.03.02C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The parents were not notified on how to obtain the Consumer Education Pamphlet. Inform parents on how to obtain this information. Submit a letter of correction within seven days. | |||
| 2022-09-27 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: It was observed that the OCC emergency cards 1214 were altered to include The Goddard School log at the top of the emergency card. This addition of the logo, alerted the form whereby pertinent information was left off of the printed emergency card. The following emergency cards were observed to have missing signature and the date signed: OR, GLB, and KM. The following emergency cards were missing the doctor's information: SB, OP, and ADR. The following enrolled students did not have an emergency card located in the children's files: AM, JM, RT, DM, MW, SS, MM, NK, NJ, JB, BH, JW, and KG. | |||
| 2022-09-27 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) | Corrected |
| Findings: The Health Inventory Part I was missing for the following enrolled children: GLB, RS, KM, DM, MW, and ADR. | |||
| 2022-09-27 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: The Health Inventory Part II was missing for the following enrolled children: BH, KG, RS, JM, KM, DM, and NW. | |||
| 2022-09-27 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: The lead screening/test was missing in the following children's files: GM, LP, JM, JM, OP, KM, DM, MW, SS, ADR, OR, MM, NJ, JB, AD, and BH | |||
| 2022-09-27 | Full | 13A.16.03.04G | Corrected |
| Findings: The immunizations were missing in the following children's files: JM, RS, LP, JM, RT, KM, DM ,BH and JW. | |||
| 2022-09-27 | Full | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: There were staffing patterns posted; however, they were inaccurate and some were blank with no staff identified. Ensure that staffing patterns are correct, properly completed and posted in a conspicuous location for each classroom. Please send updated copies of the staffing pattern to the Licensing Specialist. Submit a letter of correction within 7 business days. | |||
| 2021-09-30 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: Staffing patterns were not posted. The Licensing Specialist informed staff member, E.H. that staffing patterns are required to be posted. E.H. stated that updated staffing patterns were completed; however, they were not yet posted. This regulation is often a topic of discussion with the center. Staffing patterns are often not current or up-to-date. The expectation is that the staffing patterns will be posted and that they accurately reflect which staff are supervising the number and ages of children enrolled. Submit updated staffing patterns to the Specialist. | |||
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