Goddard School Urbana
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.5 / 5
- 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. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (out of 5). 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.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Maryland EXCELS Level 5 (Max 5) Learn more →
- 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
- Recognized by Maryland Accreditation.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 182
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8) and Children's Records & Files (4). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of This Inspection the Facility Has One Staff Member M13A.16.06.09C
At the time of this inspection the facility has one staff member M. Abeysinghe who has not completed the required 12 hours of training for their 08/2024-07/2025 training year. the facility has 1 staff member S. Chase who has not completed the required 2024 BHS update training. The facility is to ha
Sep 18, 20249 Findings9 Important
- At the Time of This Inspection the Facility Is Missing Emergency Card Information on 2 Emergency Cards and the Annual…13A.16.03.04C
At the time of this inspection the facility is missing emergency card information on 2 emergency cards and the annual update on 3 emergency cards . The facility is to obtain the missing information and submit evidence to the LS with 3 business days.
- Of the Files the LS Was Presented to Review, the Facility Is Missing Part 1 of the Health Assessment for 1 Child13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
Of the files the LS was presented to review, the facility is missing part 1 of the health assessment for 1 child. The facility is to submit evidence of obtain this missing record within 3 business days.
- Of the Files the LS Was Presented to Review13A.16.03.04D(3)
Of the files the LS was presented to review, the facility is in need of an updated doctor portion of one health assessment for a child who has developed an allergy. The facility is to submit evidence of obtaining this record within 7 business days.
- Of the Files the LS Was Presented to Review13A.16.03.04E
Of the files the LS was presented to review, the facility is missing lead screening for 4 children and the 2nd screening for an additional child. The facility is to submit evidence of obtaining these missing records within 30 business days.
- At the Time of This Inspection the Facility Is Missing Evidence of 3 Staff Orientation Being Completed13A.16.06.02
At the time of this inspection the facility is missing evidence of 3 staff orientation being completed. The facility is to conduct these orientations and submit evidence to the LS within 3 business days.
- At the Time of This Inspection the Facility Has Information Missing on 5 Staff Medicals13A.16.06.04A(1)
At the time of this inspection the facility has information missing on 5 staff medicals. The facility is to have the staff obtain this missing information from their doctors office and submit evidence of corrected medicals within 7 business days.
- At the Time of This Inspection the Facility Has One Staff Member in Need of the TB Screening to Be Completed by The…13A.16.06.04A(2)
At the time of this inspection the facility has one staff member in need of the TB screening to be completed by the doctor. The facility is to submit evidence of completed screening within 30 business days.
- At the Time of This Inspection the LS Was Unable to Review Training Certificates for Staff Member K.H for Training Year…13A.16.06.09C
At the time of this inspection the LS was unable to review training certificates for staff member K.H for training year 09/23-08/24 and staff member S.R for training year 08/23-07/24. The facility is to submit evidence of completed training documented on the professional development plan along with
- At the Time of This Inspection the LS Was Unable to Review Completed Training for Staff Member V.H for Training Year…13A.16.06.10C(1)
At the time of this inspection the LS was unable to review completed training for staff member V.H for training year 09/23-08/24. The facility is to submit evidence of completed training documented on the professional development plan along with completed certificates within 30 days.
Sep 21, 20232 Findings2 Important
- At the Time of This Inspection the Facility Was Missing Completed Training Hours for 3 Preschool Lead Teachers,…13A.16.06.09C
At the time of this inspection the facility was missing completed training hours for 3 Preschool lead teachers, Facility to have staff members complete the missing training hours and submit evidence of professional development plan and all training certificates to the LS.
- At the Time of This Inspection the Facility Was Missing Aide Orientation Training for 1 Staff Member13A.16.06.12A(3)
At the time of this inspection the facility was missing aide orientation training for 1 staff member. Facility to obtain this certificate and submit evidence to the LS.