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The Goddard School of Mount Airy

BACK ACRE CIRCLE, MOUNT AIRY, MD 21771Childery Rating: 5/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    5 / 5
  • Process Quality
    5 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
195
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:36
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 8 Findings
Most recent: Feb 17, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
8 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.

See All 3 Inspection Visits
  1. Feb 17, 20264 Findings4 Important
    • An Emergency Card Is Missing the Doctors Information13A.16.03.04C

      An emergency card is missing the doctors information. An emergency card was missing authorized pick up. Two emergency cards need updates. Please correct immediately and submit copies to the Office of Child Care.

    • Two Children Did Not Have Lead Screening for Two Children13A.16.03.04E

      Two children did not have lead screening for two children. Please correct immediately and submit copies of the tests to the Office of Child Care.

    • A Teacher Did Not Have Training From 4.24 to 3.25. The Teacher Did Complete 12 Hours of Training for the Upcoming Year.13A.16.06.09C
    • A Aide Did Not Have Training in 1.25 to 12.25. Please Submit a Correction Plan to the Office of Child Care.13A.16.06.12B(1)
  2. Feb 13, 20252 Findings2 Important
    • A Staff Member Pushed a Three Year Old Child That Refused to Clean Up. Staff Member Is No Longer Employed at the Center.13A.16.07.03A(1)
    • A Staff Member Pushed a Three Year Old Child That Refused to Clean Up. Staff Member Is No Longer Employed at the Center.13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
  3. Mar 19, 20242 Findings2 Important
    • Three Children Did Not Have Authorized Pick Up on Emergency Cards13A.16.03.04C

      Three children did not have authorized pick up on emergency cards. Two children did not have authorized pick up and doctors information on emergency card. Please correct immediately and submit copies of corrected emergency cards.

    • 9 Children Did Not Have Lead Screenings in Their Files. Please Correct Immediately and Submit Copies of Lead Screenings.13A.16.03.04E

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