The Goddard School - Owings Mills MD Licensed Child Care Center

9720 Watts Road , Owings Mills MD 21117
(410) 902-0889

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.

Additional Information: MSDE-Approved Education Program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 252143
  • 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
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations Maryland Accredited
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: infant, toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, before- & after-school; summer camp
  • Schools Served: Owings Mills Elementary
  • District Office: Region 3 - Baltimore County
  • District Office Phone: (410) 583-6200 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
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.

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