The Goddard School in White Marsh-Honeygo
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.3 / 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.2 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
- 156
- 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 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (9), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Sep 11, 20254 Findings4 Important
- 3 Rooms Are Out of Ratio13A.16.07.06A
3 rooms are out of ratio. Staff shall ensure the safety and secure at all times for the children in care. The program can not ensure the safety and security of the children if the rooms that are not at the proper staff to child ratio based on the ages of the children in care in the room.
- Staff Can Not Provider Adequate Supervision When the Staff to Child Ratio Is Not Met13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
Staff can not provider adequate supervision when the staff to child ratio is not met. The program must ensure that the staff to child ratio and the capacity of each room is met at all times.
- Three Toddler Rooms During Nap Time Did Not Met the Staff Child Ratio13A.16.08.03A
Three toddler rooms during nap time did not met the staff child ratio. Room 3 had 2 staff and 9 children. The ratio should be 3 to 9 in that room. Room 4 had 1 staff and 6 children. The ratio should be 2 to 6 in that room. Room 5 had 1 staff and 6 children the ratio should be 2 to 6 in that room.
- LS Did a Walk Through of the Center to Check Staff to Child Ratio13A.16.08.03C(1)
LS did a walk through of the center to check staff to child ratio. Three toddler rooms where out of ratio during the visit. At all times the ratio for infants and toddlers must be met. Room 3- had 2 staff and 9 children, room 4 had 1 staff and 6 children and room 5 had 1 staff and 6 children.
Sep 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Room Five Had 10 Children Ages 20 Months to 23 Months with 3 Teachers13A.16.07.06A
Room five had 10 children ages 20 months to 23 months with 3 teachers. The staff can not ensure the safety of each child when they are over ratio. The ratio was 3 to 10. This was corrected during the inspection and the ratio went back to 3 to 9 in which it allows the staff to ensure proper supervis
Aug 27, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Room 5 Is Approved for 12 Children if the Age of the Children Is 2 Years of Age13A.16.04.01B
Room 5 is approved for 12 children if the age of the children is 2 years of age. The children in room 5 are 20 months to 23 months of age which then the approve capacity for room 5 is 9 children. Program must ensure the capacity of room 5 is met when the age group is younger than 2 years of age i
- Room 5 Had 10 Children Ages 20 Months to 23 Months Old with 3 Staff Members13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
Room 5 had 10 children ages 20 months to 23 months old with 3 staff members. The approved staff to child ratio is 1:3 for that age group. When there are 10 children ages 20 months to 23 months of age the staff would not be able to give adequate supervision to the children in care by being over capa
- LS Did a Walk Through of the Center13A.16.08.03C(1)
LS did a walk through of the center. In room 5 (Flowers) there were 10 children and 3 staff members. This room has an approve capacity of 12 if all children are 2 years of age. The children in that room are 20 months old to 23 months. The ratio for that room must be 3 to 9.
- Room 5 Has 10 Children and 3 Staff13A.16.09.02A
Room 5 has 10 children and 3 staff. The children are ages 20 months to 23 months of ages. The ratio for that age group is 1:3. The program moved one child to the other two's classroom to ensure each child is with a primary caregiver and the ratio of 1:3 is met at all times.
Aug 7, 20253 Findings3 Important
- A Staff Member Covered a Child's Mouth with Her Hand After the Child That Spit on Her13A.16.07.03A(1)
A staff member covered a child's mouth with her hand after the child that spit on her. Program must do a training with the staff to go over the discipline policy of how to appropriately held a child who has challenging behaviors.
- A Staff Member Covered a Child's Mouth When He Spit on Her13A.16.07.03B(4)
A staff member covered a child's mouth when he spit on her. Staff members is no longer working for the program. Program must do a training with the staff to go over the discipline policy of how to appropriately held a child who has challenging behaviors.
- A Staff Member Covered a Child's Mouth with Her Hand When the Child Spit on Her. The Staff Members Is No Longer Working for the Program.13A.16.07.06A