The Goddard School in Olney
MORNINGWOOD DRIVE, OLNEY, MD 20832Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.3 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- 153
- 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 Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Nov 27, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Licensing Specialist Discussed with the Facility the Need to Ensure the Safety and Security of Each Child at All Times13A.16.07.06A
Licensing specialist discussed with the facility the need to ensure the safety and security of each child at all times. Licensing specialist observed that the child was left unattended for 5-10 minutes, the safety and security was not ensured during that time.
- Licensing Specialist Discussed with the Facility the Need to Provide Adequate Supervision at All Times13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
Licensing specialist discussed with the facility the need to provide adequate supervision at all times. Licensing specialist observed that there was no one supervising the child during the time that the child was left in the classroom.
- Licensing Specialist Discussed with the Facility the Need to Ensure That Each Staff Member Is Providing Care Oriented…13A.16.08.01B(1)
Licensing specialist discussed with the facility the need to ensure that each staff member is providing care oriented to a child's individual care needs. Licensing specialist spoke with Ms. Nicolas, who stated the child does run sometimes, the staff members did not provide care oriented to this chil
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