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The Goddard School

Waldorf, MD 20603

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About The Goddard School

The Goddard School is a licensed child care center in Waldorf, 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 13 rules across 3 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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Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 17, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 13 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Food and nutrition 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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  1. Jun 17, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04G

      “At the time of the full inspection there were 2 children who did not have documentation of the appropriate immunizations. For correction please submit copies of the updated immunization records.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04E

      “At the time of the full inspection there were 7 children missing documentation of receiving an appropriate lead blood test. For correction please notify the parents of the missing documentation and submit the notification to the licensing specialist.”
  2. Mar 10, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Aug 28, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.16.09.03B(3)

      “At the time of the mandatory inspection there were multiple classrooms that did not have a sufficient quantity and variety of activity materials accessible to children. During the inspection the Director showed the licensing specialist the materials in the classroom closets. For correction please make sure that all classrooms have materials and equipment accessible to children.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.12C

      “At the time of the mandatory inspection there was 1 staff that did not complete the aide orientation. For correction please submit the aide orientation certificate to the licensing specialist.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.12B(3)

      “At the time of the mandatory inspection there were 2 staff that did not complete the 2024 basic health and safety training. For correction please submit the 2024 basic health and safety certificates.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.12A(3)

      “At the time of the mandatory inspection there were 4 aides that did not complete the basic health and safety training. For correction please submit the basic health and safety certificates to the licensing specialist.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.09C

      “At the time of the mandatory inspection one teacher was missing documentation of completing 12 hours of continued training. For correction please submit the certificates for the 12 hours of training.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.16.05.12D

      “At the time of the mandatory inspection the fencing on the infant and toddler playground was below 4 feet in height. This center has a body of water behind the building that is a risk to child safety. The center is in the process of building a new 6 foot fence around both play areas. For correction please let the licensing specialist know when the new fence has been replaced or this fence has been repaired.”
  4. Aug 20, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.05C(1)

      “At the time of the full inspection the Director did not have the 12 hours of training completed. For correction please submit the 12 hours of training.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.06.04A(1)

      “At the time of the inspection a new staff was missing their medical evaluation. For correction please submit a copy of the staff medical.”
    • Food and nutrition

      13A.16.05.07B

      “At the time of the full inspection only two water fountains were working. The center has small bottles for water for the classrooms in the classroom fridges. It is recommended that the center get 5 gallon water jugs for each classroom or have the water fountains repaired. As children 2 years old or older should have accesses to the water without assistance from an adult.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.16.05.07A

      “At the time of the full inspection the children's bathroom sinks were only reaching a hot water temperature of 70 degrees. Please have this corrected and let the specialist know when this is repaired.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04G

      “A random review of the children's files were done at the full inspection. It was found that seven children were missing an annual update to the emergency form, seven children were missing documentation of having the lead blood test done, and five children were missing documentation of having updated immunization records. Please review the additional comments sheet for more information. For correction please submit the updated missing documentation.”

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 June 17, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Goddard School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 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?

Waldorf, MD 20603.

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