The Goddard School of Bare Hills
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 Maryland Accreditation.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 208
- 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 Children's Records & Files (4), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 26, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed One Classroom That Needed a Fire Escape Route.13A.16.10.01A(4)
Sep 12, 202411 Findings11 Important
- LS Observed Several Children Who Need to Update for Authorized Pick Up Person and Physician Information on the Form.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Observed That One Child Was Missing Health Inventory I.13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
- LS Observed That Two Child Was Missing Health Inventory II.13A.16.03.04D(3)
- LS Observed Several Children Who Are Missing the Required Lead Test.13A.16.03.04E
- LS Observed Several Staff Who Did Not Have Orientation Forms (Z.S., M.M., R.M.)13A.16.03.05C
LS observed several staff who did not have orientation forms (Z.S., M.M., R.M.). Staff member needs Updated Release of Information form (Z.S.).
- LS Observed Several Staff That Did Not Have Orientation Documentation (Z.S., M.M., R.M.)13A.16.06.02
- LS Observed an Aide in the Infant Classroom by Herself with Three Infants.13A.16.07.06A
- LS Observed an Aide in the Infant Classroom by Herself with Three Infants.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
- LS Observed an Aide in the Infant Classroom by Herself with Three Infants.13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
- LS Observed an Aide Alone in the Infant Room with Three Infants.13A.16.08.02B
- LS Observed an Aide in the Infant Classroom by Herself with Three Infants.13A.16.08.03A
Oct 6, 20231 Finding1 Important
- LS Did Not Observe a Record of Each Date and Signature in Which the Sunscreen Was Applied.13A.16.11.04D