The Goddard School at Arnold
E JOYCE LN, ARNOLD, MD 21012Childery 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 Maryland Accreditation.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 131
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Children's Records & Files (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 9 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Aug 29, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed More Than One Child That Do Not Have a Lead Screening at 12 Months and 24 Months13A.16.03.04E
LS observed more than one child that do not have a lead screening at 12 months and 24 months. Center shall review all children files and provide letter of corrections.
- LS Observed That There Are More Than One Staff Member That Was Not Reported to the OCC the Last Day of Employment13A.16.03.06A(2)
LS observed that there are more than one staff member that was not reported to the OCC the last day of employment. Center provided updated 1203 deletion sheet at the time of inspection. Center reminded to report when staff left according to the regulations.
Apr 10, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- The Complaint States That a Staff Member Leaves Children Unattended While Having Their Diaper Changed on the Changing…13A.16.09.02B(4)
The complaint states that a staff member leaves children unattended while having their diaper changed on the changing table. According to the OCC approved diapering procedure, a staff member must always keep a hand on the child. A staff member confirmed that she witnessed the staff member in questio
- Specialist Observed That There Were Multiple Staff Members Began Working More Than 5 Days Ago Without Written…13A.16.03.06A(1)
Specialist observed that there were multiple staff members began working more than 5 days ago without written notification to the office. Owner and Director provided documentation at the time of the inspection. Corrected at inspection.
- The Complaint States That a Staff Member Videoed Infants Screaming and Crying Hysterically for Their Parents for 2 to 3…13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
The complaint states that a staff member videoed infants screaming and crying hysterically for their parents for 2 to 3 minutes while not attending to their needs. Staff and admin team stated that the staff member was written up for creating the video and air dropping it to her phone. The Owner and
Aug 27, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Specialist Observed One Teacher Did Not Complete the Basic Health and Safety Training as Required13A.16.06.09A(5)
Specialist observed one Teacher did not complete the Basic Health and Safety training as required. Facility shall ensure that the Teacher completes the training and submit the training certificate.
Aug 3, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Some Children's Files Do Not Contain Completed Lead Forms.13A.16.03.04E
- Three Medical Evaluation Forms Indicate That the Staff Member Is Not Suitable or Able to Work in Child Care.13A.16.06.04A(1)
- Two Medication Authorization Forms for One Child Were Not Signed by the Child's Parent.13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
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