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The Goddard School of New Market is a licensed child care center in Frederick, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 30, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 8 rules in all
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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13A.16.08.08A(1)
“At the time of this inspection the facility did not maintain proper nap time ration when Room 133 had 6 infants (4 sleeping) and 1 teacher. The 2nd teacher has went down the hall to use the restroom but was not present in the classroom. The owner stepped in to bring back into compliance until the 2nd teacher returned. The LS reminded the facility that ratio for infant and toddlers must be maintained at all times,”
13A.16.08.03C(1)
“At the time of this inspection Room 133 had 6 infants and 1 teacher. The 2nd teacher has went down the hall to use the restroom but was not present in the classroom. The owner stepped in to bring back into compliance until the 2nd teacher returned. The LS reminded the facility that ratios must be maintained at all times and that one staff member must be present for every 3 children in care.”
13A.16.08.03A
“At the time of this inspection Room 133 had 6 infants and 1 teacher. The 2nd teacher has went down the hall to use the restroom but was not present in the classroom. The owner stepped in to bring back into compliance until the 2nd teacher returned. The LS reminded the facility that ratios must be maintained at all times.”
13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
“At the time of this inspection the facility failed to ensure proper supervision when Room 133 had 6 infants and 1 teacher. The 2nd teacher has went down the hall to use the restroom but was not present in the classroom. The owner stepped in to bring back into compliance until the 2nd teacher returned. The LS reminded the facility that proper supervision must be maintained at all times,”
13A.16.07.06A
“At the time of this inspection the facility failed to ensure the safety and security of each child when Room 133 had 6 infants and 1 teacher. The 2nd teacher has went down the hall to use the restroom but was not present in the classroom. The owner stepped in to bring back into compliance until the 2nd teacher returned. The LS reminded the facility that having one staff member with 6 children is not ensuring the safety and security of the children.”
13A.16.09.04G
“At the time of this inspection the LS observed one 2 month old asleep in a swing and a 5 month old asleep in a bouncer. The LS reminded the staff present that any child under the age of 12 months who falls asleep in a furnishing other than a crib, must immediately be moved to an approved sleeping arrangement. One child woke up while the LS was in the room, the staff moved the other child to their crib. The LS will conduct a follow up inspection(s) to ensure this is being maintained. The facility is to submit evidence all staff working with infants are aware of this requirement.”
13A.16.09.02B
“At the time of this inspection the LS observed activity plans for 19 children enrolled in the infant and toddler classrooms. The Fawns classroom has 1 that needs to be updated as well as the Hedgehogs classroom has 7 activity plans that are in need of their update. These reports are to be updated immediately. There are 2 children enrolled in Hedgehog classroom that are missing their plans all together. The LS reminded the facility that every child under the age of 2yrs must have a written individualized activity plan that is created with the parents and updated at least every 3 months. The facility is to have these collected and updated and submit evidence to the LS.”
13A.16.07.06A
“At the time of this inspection the facility has a staff member present with children who has not been cleared by the OCC. The LS was unable to obtain paperwork for this staff member and requested they be sent home immediately and not return until cleared by the OCC.”
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FAQ
Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on October 30, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 2 of 7 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.
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