Licensed Child Care Center
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The Goddard School
Gambrills, MD
· Anne Arundel County
2409 Queen Mitchell Road,
Gambrills, MD 21054
Quick Facts
Capacity
202 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
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
159251
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 1 - Anne Arundel 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.
Additional Information:
MSDE-Approved Education Program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-26 | Complaint | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: Child saw something on the carpet and it was the top of a razor blade and cut her when she picked it up. | |||
| 2026-01-12 | Full | 13A.16.12.06E(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: infants bottle wias on the ledge in classroom | |||
| 2024-12-20 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09C | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed 2 Teachers with no evidence of completion of the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Update. Director shall submit evidence of completion for both Teachers. | |||
| 2024-12-20 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed 3 Aides with no evidence of completion of the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Update. Director shall submit evidence of completion for the Aides. | |||
| 2023-12-19 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed at least one emergency form that was missing required information. Facility shall review all emergency forms for completeness, obtain missing information, and submit a letter of corrections upon completion. | |||
| 2023-12-19 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed at least one child missing an appropriate lead screening or lead test when the child is 12 months old and/or again when the child is 24 months old. Facility shall review all emergency forms for completeness, obtain missing information, and submit a letter of corrections upon completion. | |||
| 2023-12-19 | Full | 13A.16.03.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed that 9 staff files were missing verification of the staff member's age. Facility shall review all staff records for missing documents, obtain missing documents, and submit a letter of corrections. | |||
| 2023-12-19 | Full | 13A.16.05.11A | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed that the inside of the refrigerator in Room 4 was not kept clean as required. Facility shall ensure the refrigerator is cleaned and submit photographic evidence. | |||
| 2023-12-19 | Full | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed one Aide who did not complete an approved basic health and safety training within 90 days of employment as required. Facility shall ensure that the Aide completes the training and submit training certificate. | |||
| 2023-12-19 | Full | 13A.16.06.12B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed that three Aides did not complete at least 6 clock hours of continued training for the last full year of employment each. Facility shall review training records, ensure that staff complete the missing training, document the missing training on the last year's professional development plan form, and submit form and training certificates. | |||
| 2023-12-19 | Full | 13A.16.06.12C | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed 7 Aides missing aide orientation course as required. Facility shall ensure that Aides complete an aide orientation course as required and submit copies. | |||
| 2023-12-19 | Full | 13A.16.09.02B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed that at least 5 infants and/or toddlers were missing the individualized activity plan. Facility shall ensure that all infants and toddlers have a current, complete individualized activity plan and submit a letter of corrections. | |||
| 2023-12-19 | Full | 13A.16.12.06E(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed that infant foods and bottles were not dated as required. Facility shall ensure that infant foods and bottles are dated and submit a letter of corrections. | |||
| 2022-12-20 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09C | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed that one Preschool Teacher completed 2 hours of training during the last full year of employment, August 2021 to August 2022. Teacher completed an additional 10.5 hours of training by the end of October 2022 and documented the training on the last year's professional development plan. Facility shall ensure that training records are not duplicated onto the current year's professional development plan form. Facility shall submit a letter of corrections indicating understanding of the regulation. | |||
| 2022-12-20 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12B(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed no evidence of completion of Basic Health and Safety training and the annual update, Child Care and COVID 19 training, for two Aides. Facility shall ensure that staff members complete both trainings and submit certificates. | |||
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