The Goddard School in Frederick
YELLOW SPRINGS ROAD, FREDERICK, MD 21702Childery 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
- 110
- 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 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2) and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jul 9, 20243 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed 8 Emergency Cards That Had Not Been Annually Updated and 2 That Were Not Complete13A.16.03.04C
LS observed 8 emergency cards that had not been annually updated and 2 that were not complete, specifically missing addresses for the contacts and the source off health care. Facility to submit a written statement verifying that all emergency cards have been completed or updated and are accessible
- LS Observed 7 Child Files That Did Not Have Appropriate Lead Screenings Conducted for the Age of the Child13A.16.03.04E
LS observed 7 child files that did not have appropriate lead screenings conducted for the age of the child. Facility to review all child files and submit written verification that all child files have accurate lead screening information and it is accessible in the child files.
- LS Observed No Evidence of Fragrance Free, Liquid Soap or a Working Flashlight in the First Aid Kit13A.16.10.02E
LS observed no evidence of fragrance free, liquid soap or a working flashlight in the first aid kit. Provider to submit photographic evidence that these items have been placed in the first aid kit.
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