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The Goddard School at Gambrills

- 2404 QUEEN MITCHELL ROAD, GAMBRILLS, MD 21054Childery Rating: 5/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    5 / 5
  • Process Quality
    5 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
202
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:36
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

4 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 13 Findings
Most recent: Feb 26, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
13 Important

Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.

See All 4 Inspection Visits
  1. Feb 26, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • Child Saw Something on the Carpet and It Was the Top of a Razor Blade and Cut Her When She Picked It Up.13A.16.10.04A
  2. Jan 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • Infants Bottle Wias on the Ledge in Classroom13A.16.12.06E(1)
  3. Dec 20, 20242 Findings2 Important
    • Specialist Observed 2 Teachers with No Evidence of Completion of the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Update13A.16.06.09C

      Specialist observed 2 Teachers with no evidence of completion of the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Update. Director shall submit evidence of completion for both Teachers.

    • Specialist Observed 3 Aides with No Evidence of Completion of the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Update13A.16.06.12B(3)

      Specialist observed 3 Aides with no evidence of completion of the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Update. Director shall submit evidence of completion for the Aides.

  4. Dec 19, 20239 Findings9 Important
    • Specialist Observed at Least One Emergency Form That Was Missing Required Information13A.16.03.04C

      Specialist observed at least one emergency form that was missing required information. Facility shall review all emergency forms for completeness, obtain missing information, and submit a letter of corrections upon completion.

    • Specialist Observed at Least One Child Missing an Appropriate Lead Screening or Lead Test When the Child Is 12 Months…13A.16.03.04E

      Specialist observed at least one child missing an appropriate lead screening or lead test when the child is 12 months old and/or again when the child is 24 months old. Facility shall review all emergency forms for completeness, obtain missing information, and submit a letter of corrections upon comp

    • Specialist Observed That 9 Staff Files Were Missing Verification of the Staff Member's Age13A.16.03.05C

      Specialist observed that 9 staff files were missing verification of the staff member's age. Facility shall review all staff records for missing documents, obtain missing documents, and submit a letter of corrections.

    • Specialist Observed That the Inside of the Refrigerator in Room 4 Was Not Kept Clean as Required13A.16.05.11A

      Specialist observed that the inside of the refrigerator in Room 4 was not kept clean as required. Facility shall ensure the refrigerator is cleaned and submit photographic evidence.

    • Specialist Observed One Aide Who Did Not Complete an Approved Basic Health and Safety Training Within 90 Days Of…13A.16.06.12A(3)

      Specialist observed one Aide who did not complete an approved basic health and safety training within 90 days of employment as required. Facility shall ensure that the Aide completes the training and submit training certificate.

    • Specialist Observed That Three Aides Did Not Complete at Least 6 Clock Hours of Continued Training for the Last Full…13A.16.06.12B(1)

      Specialist observed that three Aides did not complete at least 6 clock hours of continued training for the last full year of employment each. Facility shall review training records, ensure that staff complete the missing training, document the missing training on the last year's professional develop

    • Specialist Observed 7 Aides Missing Aide Orientation Course as Required13A.16.06.12C

      Specialist observed 7 Aides missing aide orientation course as required. Facility shall ensure that Aides complete an aide orientation course as required and submit copies.

    • Specialist Observed That at Least 5 Infants And/or Toddlers Were Missing the Individualized Activity Plan13A.16.09.02B(1)

      Specialist observed that at least 5 infants and/or toddlers were missing the individualized activity plan. Facility shall ensure that all infants and toddlers have a current, complete individualized activity plan and submit a letter of corrections.

    • Specialist Observed That Infant Foods and Bottles Were Not Dated as Required13A.16.12.06E(1)

      Specialist observed that infant foods and bottles were not dated as required. Facility shall ensure that infant foods and bottles are dated and submit a letter of corrections.

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