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The Goddard School Of Edgewater
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About The Goddard School Of Edgewater
The Goddard School Of Edgewater is a licensed child care center in Edgewater, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Inspection reports for The Goddard School Of Edgewater
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- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 12, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 14 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Background checks 1
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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Feb 12, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
13A.16.03.06D(2)
“Center notified the child's parents but did not get the parent to sign the report and acknowledging the incident.”
13A.16.03.06C(3)
“injury took place with a child and it was not reported to OCC”
Jan 23, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
13A.16.05.08B
“room 108 had pull up on back of sink and paint brushes in the sink”
13A.16.04.01B
“Classroom was over capacity with 3 children over in the classroom where capacity was 20. It was corrected during time of inspection.”
13A.16.03.05B
“several classrooms have outdated staffing patterns”
Dec 17, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
13A.16.06.12A(3)
“Specialist observed that 3 Aides did not complete the initial Basic Health and Safety training within 90 days of employment as required. Director shall ensure that each Aide completes the training and submit certificates.”
13A.16.06.04A(2)
“Specialist observed that 8 staff medical reports did not approve the individual for the staff member's position. Director shall ensure that the medical evaluations are corrected or completed anew and submit copies.”
13A.16.03.06A(2)
“Specialist received no written notification regarding the ending of employment for 12 employees as required. Director shall submit a Personnel List page 2 to delete the staff members.”
13A.16.03.05C
“Specialist observed that 3 staff members were missing proof of age; 1 staff member was missing criminal background check results; 9 staff member's criminal background check results were not destroyed as required; and 5 staff members were missing staff orientations. Director shall ensure that all staff files are complete and that criminal background checks are destroyed immediately after the last day of the individual's employment and submit a letter of corrections.”
13A.16.03.04G
“Specialist observed at least one child's file that did not include immunizations appropriate to the child's age. Director shall ensure that all children's files are complete, obtain missing documents, and submit a letter of corrections upon completion.”
13A.16.03.04E
“Specialist observed at least one child's file that did not include a lead test when the child is 12 months old and or again when the child is 24 months old as required. Director shall ensure that all children's files are complete, obtain missing documents, and submit a letter of corrections upon completion.”
13A.16.03.04D(3)
“Specialist observed at least one child's file that did not include a health assessment by the physician (Health Inventory Part 2) as required. Director shall ensure that all children's files are complete, obtain missing documents, and submit a letter of corrections upon completion.”
13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
“Specialist observed at least one child's file that did not include a health assessment by the child's parent (Health Inventory Part 1) as required. Director shall ensure that all children's files are complete, obtain missing documents, and submit a letter of corrections upon completion.”
13A.16.03.04C
“Specialist observed at least one child's emergency information that was incomplete and at least one child's emergency information that was not updated at least annually. Director shall ensure that all emergency forms are reviewed for completeness and annual update, obtain missing information, and submit a letter of corrections upon completion.”
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FAQ
Questions about The Goddard School Of Edgewater
Is The Goddard School Of Edgewater licensed?
Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Goddard School Of Edgewater last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on February 12, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Goddard School Of Edgewater had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 3 of 3 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 Of Edgewater's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is The Goddard School Of Edgewater?
Edgewater, MD 21037.