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The Goddard School

Bel Air, MD 21015

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About The Goddard School

The Goddard School is a licensed child care center in Bel Air, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Inspection reports for The Goddard School

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Status
Licensed and operating
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Licensed Child Care Center
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Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 14, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 5

For comparison: 73% of Maryland daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. May 14, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)

      “LS conducted a complaint inspection in which the program director self reported that a child was left in a classroom unattended. An aide was transferring children to the Tiger room and then left the classroom to go to another room, she failed to do her name to face check and a child was left in the classroom for approximately 15 seconds. Program management immediately did a staff training with all Aides in the building at the time of the incident,. The staff person involved in the incident was terminated.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.07.06A

      “LS conducted a complaint inspection in which the program director self reported that a child was left in a classroom unattended. An aide was transferring children to the Tiger room and then left the classroom to go to another room, she failed to do her name to face check and a child was left in the classroom for approximately 15 seconds. Program management immediately did a staff training with all Aides in the building at the time of the incident,. The staff person involved in the incident was terminated.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.03.03B(1)

      “LS conducted a complaint inspection in which the program director self reported that a child was left in a classroom unattended. An aide was transferring children to the Tiger room and then left the classroom to go to another room, she failed to do her name to face check and a child was left in the classroom for approximately 15 seconds. Program management immediately did a staff training with all Aides in the building at the time of the incident,. The staff person involved in the incident was terminated.”
  2. Sep 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 30, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)

      “LS conducted a complaint inspection in which it was self reported that a child had went into a bathroom in the Zebras room and walked through the bathroom over to the Giraffes room where she was alone until a parent brought their child into the classroom and noticed the child was alone. The teacher came into the room right after as this room was not open yet.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)

      “LS conducted a complaint inspection in which it was self reported that a child had went into a bathroom in the Zebras room and walked through the bathroom over to the Giraffes room where she was alone until a parent brought their child into the classroom and noticed the child was alone. The teacher came into the room right after as this room was not open yet.”
  4. Sep 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about The Goddard School

Is The Goddard School licensed?

Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.

When was The Goddard School last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on May 14, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Goddard School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 73% of Maryland daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

What are The Goddard School's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is The Goddard School?

Bel Air, MD 21015.

Sources: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care (license and visits).