The Goddard School Of Owings Mills
WATTS RD, OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117Childery Rating: 5/5
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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
- 115
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Children's Records & Files (5), and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 21, 20263 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed Several Staff Records Missing the Verification of the Staff Member's Age.13A.16.03.05C
- LS Did Not Observe the Staff Orientation for One Staff Member.13A.16.06.02
- LS Did Not Observe the Aide Orientation Training for Five Aide Staff.13A.16.06.12C
May 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There's One Child Who's Emergency Card Needs to Be Updated.13A.16.03.04C
May 28, 202410 Findings10 Important
- The Program Was Unable to Supply Last Year or This Years Fire Inspection Report From the Fire Department13A.16.02.03C(4)
The program was unable to supply last year or this years fire inspection report from the fire department. The program was directed to call their fire department to have an inspection completed as soon as possible.
- There Were 5 Children Who Were Missing the Heath Inventory Part 2 in Their File.13A.16.03.04D(3)
- There Are 11 Children Who Have Not Had Any Lead Screenings Completed and 4 Children Need Their 2nd Lead Screening Completed.13A.16.03.04E
- 5 Children Were Missing Their Immunization Records in Their Files.13A.16.03.04G
- There Are 2 Children Who Are Missing Their Medication Authorization Forms and Medications on Site.13A.16.03.04I(3)
- Room 5 Needs an Updated Staffing Pattern Since a Staff Member Has Changed Roles From an Aide to a Substitute and Is…13A.16.03.05B
Room 5 needs an updated staffing pattern since a staff member has changed roles from an aide to a substitute and is still listed on the staffing pattern as an aide.
- There Are 3 Staff Members Who Are Missing Their Initial Basic Health and Safety Training in Their File, 2 Staff Are…13A.16.03.05C
There are 3 staff members who are missing their initial Basic Health and Safety Training in their file, 2 staff are missing the annual update, 12 staff are missing a function or position stated in their file, 5 staff were missing their MD background checks
- While on the Playground There Was a Classroom Window Screen That Was Broken on the Outside and a Child Was Able to Put…13A.16.05.12D
While on the playground there was a classroom window screen that was broken on the outside and a child was able to put themselves in-between the screen and the window while the class was outside. The teachers redirected the child and while on site the screen was removed from the window so that there
- 1 Aide Was Missing a Professional Development Plan13A.16.06.12B(2)
- 2 Aides Are Missing the Basic Health and Safety Update That Must Be Completed.13A.16.06.12B(3)
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