The Goddard School of Middle River
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) 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
- 284
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1) and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Aug 31, 20232 Findings2 Important
- LS Conducted a Complaint Inspection in Which a Child with a Milk Allergy Was Served Milk by the Teacher in the Room13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
LS conducted a complaint inspection in which a child with a milk allergy was served milk by the teacher in the room. At the time of the complaint inspection, the program director informed the LS that lunch is delivered to the children's classrooms and staff pour the children's milk. LS was informed
- LS Conducted a Complaint Inspection in Which a Child with a Milk Allergy Was Served Milk by the Teacher in the Room13A.16.12.01A(5)
LS conducted a complaint inspection in which a child with a milk allergy was served milk by the teacher in the room. At the time of the complaint inspection, the program director informed the LS that lunch is delivered to the children's classrooms and staff pour the children's milk. LS was informed