Goddard at Locust Point
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Maryland's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Maryland caps infant ratios at 1:3, toddler ratios at 1:3, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 150
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:3 6 Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2026, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (6). Of 6 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 4, 20262 Findings2 Important
- A Child Care Teacher Did Not Ensure the Safety and Security of Children.13A.16.07.06A
- A Child Care Teacher Did Not Provide Adequate Supervision of Children.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
Apr 20, 20262 Findings2 Important
- 2 Staff Members Did Not Ensure the Safety and Security of 1 Child in Care. The Center Immediately Terminated the Employees.13A.16.07.06A
- 2 Staff Members Did Not Ensure That a Child Received Adequate Supervision. The Center Immediately Terminated the Employees.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
Mar 23, 20261 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed 22 Children Ages 3 and 4 in the Playroom with 2 Staff Members. The Noncompliance Was Corrected During the Inspection.13A.16.08.03C(2)
Feb 24, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- A Staff Member Left 2 Children Unattended for 1 to 2 Minutes. The Center Immediately Terminated the Staff Members Employment.13A.16.07.06A