The Goddard School
GAITHER ROAD, ROCKVILLE, MD 20850Childery 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) and NAEYC accreditation. 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)Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 203
- 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-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (5) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4). Of 9 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 16, 20254 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed That 3 Children Were Left Unattended in the Infant Classroom13A.16.07.06A
Licensing specialist observed that 3 children were left unattended in the infant classroom, the safety and security of the children was not ensured at all times.
- Licensing Specialist Concluded via Interviews That the Children Did Not Receive Adequate Supervision at All Times.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
- Licensing Specialist Concluded via Interviews That the Children Were Not Supervised All Times by Individual Who Meets the Requirements.13A.16.08.02A
- Licensing Specialist Concluded Interviews with the Staff That an Aide Was Left in the Classroom with 3 Infant Children.13A.16.08.02B
Oct 3, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Specialists Observed 9 Staff Medical Evaluations That Were Conducted Over 5 Years Ago13A.16.06.04A(4)
Licensing specialists observed 9 staff medical evaluations that were conducted over 5 years ago. Facility is asked to submit the medical evaluations to the OCC for the nine staff members upon completion.
- Licensing Specialists Observed 10 Aide Files That Did Not Have the Aide Orientation13A.16.06.12C
Licensing specialists observed 10 aide files that did not have the aide orientation. Facility is asked to have the staff members complete the required training and submit copies to the OCC upon completion.
Jul 31, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Specialist Did Not Observe a Qualified Staff Member in Rooms 2, 6, 7, and 9 at the Time of the Inspection13A.16.08.02B
Specialist did not observe a qualified staff member in Rooms 2, 6, 7, and 9 at the time of the inspection. Facility is reminded that a qualified staff member must be present at all times.
- Specialist Observed Only One Staff Member in Room 2 with 9 Children Under the Age of Two Years Old13A.16.08.03C(1)
Specialist observed only one staff member in Room 2 with 9 children under the age of two years old. Facility is reminded that the staff child ratio must be maintained at all times.
- Specialists Observed Only One Staff Member in Room 7 with 8 Two Year Old Children13A.16.08.03C(2)
Specialists observed only one staff member in Room 7 with 8 two year old children. Facility is reminded that the staff child ratio must be maintained at all times.
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