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The Goddard School at Hanover

TEAGUE ROAD, HANOVER, MD 21076Childery 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, Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood.

Facility Info

Facility type
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
187
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

5 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 11 Findings
Most recent: Aug 15, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical10 Important

Across 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Children's Records & Files (3), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). Of 11 total findings, 1 was critical.

See All 5 Inspection Visits
  1. Mar 31, 20252 Findings2 Important
    • Specialist Observed One Staff Member Whose Last Day of Employment Was November 2713A.16.03.06A(2)

      Specialist observed one staff member whose last day of employment was November 27, 2024, for whom there was no notification of the ending of employment. Director shall submit documentation to end the employment.

    • Specialist Observed One Aide Who Has Not Completed the Aide Orientation as Required13A.16.06.12C

      Specialist observed one Aide who has not completed the Aide Orientation as required. Director shall ensure that the Aide completes the training and submit the training certificate.

  2. Jan 31, 20253 Findings3 Important
    • Specialist Observed 2 Children's Emergency Forms That Did Not Contain All Required Information13A.16.03.04C

      Specialist observed 2 children's emergency forms that did not contain all required information. Director shall have parents complete the missing information on the emergency forms and submit evidence of corrections.

    • Specialist Observed One Aide Who Has Been Employed More Than 90 Days and Has Not Completed the Initial Basic Health And…13A.16.06.12A(3)

      Specialist observed one Aide who has been employed more than 90 days and has not completed the initial Basic Health and Safety training. Director shall ensure that the Aide completes the training and submit the training certificate.

    • Specialist Observed That 2 Aides Did Not Complete the 2024 Basic Health and Safety Update Training as Required13A.16.06.12B(3)

      Specialist observed that 2 Aides did not complete the 2024 Basic Health and Safety Update training as required. Director shall ensure that the Aides complete the training and submit the training certificates.

  3. Dec 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Facility Was Cited on November 2213A.16.03.04E

      Facility was cited on November 22, 2024, because Specialist observed no evidence of a second lead test for one child in care as required. During today's inspection, Specialist observed evidence that the child had a doctor's appointment. Director stated that the parent will submit the lead test resul

  4. Nov 22, 20243 Findings1 Critical2 Important
    • Specialist Observed Criminal Background Check Results for One Individual Who Is No Longer an Employee at the Center13A.16.03.05C

      Specialist observed criminal background check results for one individual who is no longer an employee at the center. Director shall ensure that the criminal background check results are destroyed and submit a letter of corrections.

    • Specialist Observed No Evidence of a Second Lead Test for One Child in Care as Required13A.16.03.04E

      Specialist observed no evidence of a second lead test for one child in care as required. Director shall obtain missing document and submit a copy.

    • Specialist Observed That One Infant Did Not Have a Written Activity Plan and 3 Infant's Plans Were Reevaluated Longer…13A.16.09.02C

      Specialist observed that one infant did not have a written activity plan and 3 infant's plans were reevaluated longer than 3 months ago. Director shall ensure that facility receives a written activity plan or updated written activity plan for each of the 4 infants and submit copies.

  5. Sep 25, 20242 Findings2 Important
    • Specialist Observed No Evidence of Completion of the Basic Health and Safety Training for One Aide Withing 90 Days Of…13A.16.06.12A(3)

      Specialist observed no evidence of completion of the Basic Health and Safety training for one Aide withing 90 days of employment as required. Facility shall ensure that the Aide completes the training and submit the training certificate.

    • Specialist Observed No Evidence of Completion of the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Update Training for One Aide As…13A.16.06.12B(3)

      Specialist observed no evidence of completion of the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Update training for one Aide as required. Facility shall ensure that the Aide completes the training and submit the training certificate.

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