The Goddard School in Silver Spring
Data last updated · May 2026
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). 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 Cognia Early Learning Accreditation.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 222
- 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
1 Inspection Visit Since 2023 · 5 Findings
Most recent: Oct 2, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
5 Important
Across 1 inspection since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Sep 28, 20235 Findings5 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed Emergency Forms That Were Missing Enrollment Dates13A.16.03.04C
- Licensing Specialist Observed Children Files That Were Missing Lead Screening13A.16.03.04E
- Licensing Specialist Was Not Able to Observe 12 Hours of Continued Training for Child Care Teachers.13A.16.06.09C
- Licensing Specialist Was Not Able Review 6 Hours of Continued Training for Aides per Full Year of Employment13A.16.06.12B(1)
- Licensing Specialist Was Not Able to Observe Liquid Fragrance Free Soap in the First Aid Supply Kit.13A.16.10.02E