The Goddard School
EMMORTON ROAD, BEL AIR, MD 21015Childery Rating: 5/5
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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 Health and Wellness, Maryland Accreditation.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 151
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4) and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 14, 20263 Findings3 Important
- LS Conducted a Complaint Inspection in Which the Program Director Self Reported That a Child Was Left in a Classroom…13A.16.03.03B(1)
LS conducted a complaint inspection in which the program director self reported that a child was left in a classroom unattended. An aide was transferring children to the Tiger room and then left the classroom to go to another room, she failed to do her name to face check and a child was left in the
- LS Conducted a Complaint Inspection in Which the Program Director Self Reported That a Child Was Left in a Classroom…13A.16.07.06A
LS conducted a complaint inspection in which the program director self reported that a child was left in a classroom unattended. An aide was transferring children to the Tiger room and then left the classroom to go to another room, she failed to do her name to face check and a child was left in the
- LS Conducted a Complaint Inspection in Which the Program Director Self Reported That a Child Was Left in a Classroom…13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
LS conducted a complaint inspection in which the program director self reported that a child was left in a classroom unattended. An aide was transferring children to the Tiger room and then left the classroom to go to another room, she failed to do her name to face check and a child was left in the
Sep 30, 20242 Findings2 Critical
- LS Conducted a Complaint Inspection in Which It Was Self Reported That a Child Had Went Into a Bathroom in the Zebras…13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
LS conducted a complaint inspection in which it was self reported that a child had went into a bathroom in the Zebras room and walked through the bathroom over to the Giraffes room where she was alone until a parent brought their child into the classroom and noticed the child was alone. The teacher
- LS Conducted a Complaint Inspection in Which It Was Self Reported That a Child Had Went Into a Bathroom in the Zebras…13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
LS conducted a complaint inspection in which it was self reported that a child had went into a bathroom in the Zebras room and walked through the bathroom over to the Giraffes room where she was alone until a parent brought their child into the classroom and noticed the child was alone. The teacher
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