The Goddard School of

Rockville

4.7 (127 reviews)

School Phone Number: 301-330-2300

, School Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

School Address: 900 Gaither Road, Rockville, Maryland 20850

Proudly Accredited by:

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School Highlights

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Halo
Private Kindergarten
Zono
Catering
Key Fobs
Dance
Outdoor Classroom
Music Appreciation
Finger Guards

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Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Rockville, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. That's why we offer an expert curriculum, experienced teachers and a nurturing environment to provide the best foundation for their growth.

Playgrounds

At The Goddard School^®, we take playtime very seriously, which is why we have the perfect outdoor play spaces that provide your child with the freedom to explore and discover the great outdoors.

Health and Safety

We work tirelessly to ensure your child thrives in a healthy, safe environment, so you have peace of mind, and they can focus on learning and growing.

Enrichment Programs

With our diverse range of enrichment programs, such as chess, yoga and robotics, your child will have fun developing important skills like creativity, communication, collaboration and critical thinking.

Leading with Curiosity

The Goddard School’s high-quality educational programming is designed to ignite curiosity and fuel a lifelong love of learning.

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Meet Ross Owner

Ross Flax is the owner of The Goddard School of Rockville, which he proudly opened in October 2003. A Philadelphia native, Ross holds a B.A. in Business Administration from Temple University and brings decades of entrepreneurial experience and a deep passion for early childhood education to his leadership. Ross began his journey with The Goddard School in 1997, opening his first location in Columbia, Maryland. Since then, he has successfully established three additional schools in Clarksburg, Bethesda, and Tysons Corner—each founded on his commitment to quality, community, and the developmental needs of young children. Married to his wife Sandra since 1987, Ross is also the proud father of two Goddard School graduates, Gabriela and Harrison. His personal and professional dedication to the Goddard mission is reflected in every aspect of the schools he leads, ensuring families receive the highest standard of care and education.

Meet The Team

Discover Our Classrooms

From infants and toddlers to pre-K, kindergarten and beyond, our classrooms are designed specifically with your little one’s needs in mind.

Infant

6 w - 12 m

In the Infant program, our teachers provide your baby with all the cuddles and care they need with opportunities to begin exploring the world around them.

First Steps

12 - 18 m

We support and encourage children to confidently explore and develop new skills, language and ideas.

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Toddlers

12 - 24 m

As your little one rapidly develops physically and cognitively, our Toddler classroom is where their natural curiosity is fostered and their budding skills are nurtured.

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Twos

2 - 3 yrs

In the Twos classroom, experienced, caring teachers guide your child through playful exploration, helping navigate big emotions while providing hands-on learning experiences that nurture their innate curiosity.

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Get Set

2.5 - 3 yrs

Little ones begin preschool routines and new ways of play, supporting all areas of continuous development.

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Bridge

2.5 - 3.5 yrs

As your child continues to gain independence, build self-care skills and learn more about themselves, the Bridge classroom provides the support they need to thrive in a preschool setting.

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Preschool

3 - 4 yrs

In our Preschool classroom, your child starts their journey into a cooperative learning environment where they can discover interests and learn in a more structured setting.

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Pre-K

4 - 5 yrs

As your child prepares for Kindergarten, our Pre-K classroom offers exciting opportunities to develop important skills, make new friends and explore the world around them.

Additional Programs Offered

Private Kindergarten

Our private kindergarten program focuses on fun learning experiences that will prepare your children for success in first grade and beyond!
Special Programs

We enhance our play-based curriculum with a range of enrichment programs designed to fit your child’s interests.
Summer Fun

Our summer program is an exciting extension of the school year filled with lots of outdoor play and fun learning adventures!

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What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

I would highly recommend The Goddard School because all the teachers are warm, loving, and incredibly sweet with the children. The school uses fun and creative ways to teach, and it organizes many events that help bring families together and create a true sense of community. Another important aspect is the school’s excellent facilities and the wide variety of high-quality resources available in each classroom.

Clara's Mother

Kindergarten Classroom

Excellent teaching, support and admin staff, great location and very suitable timings for our family. My daughter is thriving and excited to go to school everyday, learning new skills, languages and independence. She looks forward to all the fun events, loves her teachers and friends that she is making there.

Saanvi's Mother

Bridge Classroom

Our children have excelled tremendously since attending Goddard, and they gladly walk into their classrooms, proving they feel safe and cared for while there.

Clark & Eli's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Very well run school. Love the curriculum

Olutobi's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

At our previous childcare facility or daughter lagged behind. Since starting Goddard she has thrived and looks forward to school. We see obvious growth daily. Great curriculum, attentive and caring teachers, love this school!

Elliana's Father

Preschool Classroom

This is a fantastic facility with a great leadership team.

Vivienne's Father

Summer Program

My son’s teachers are passionate about working with young children. The office staff work hard to support the teachers and answer questions from parents.

Cameron's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Goddard provides a child centered, engaging and fun experience. Our son thrives in the program, is extremely prepared for kindergarten and has a great time while learning. The teachers are skilled at what they do and genuinely care for the students.

Joseph's Mother

Goddard Graduate

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

Explore all the features and programs found at The Goddard School of Rockville.

Health and Safety

Air Filtration Systems
Air Purifying System
Disinfectant Sprayer

Finger Guards
Gate Alarm
Halo
Key Fobs
Outdoor Security Cameras
Supervised Lobby Entry
Water Filtration System
Zono

Food and Nutrition

Catering
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
On-Site Cook

Order Food

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language
Art History
Computers

Dance
Degreed Teachers
Engineering
Handwriting
Imagination Playground
Interactive Whiteboard
Learning Technologies
Literacy Nook
Low Ratios
Microscope(s)
Music Appreciation
Nutrition
Outdoor Classroom
Physical Fitness
Playground(s)
Secondary Languages
Sports & Fitness
Tablets
Tenured Teachers
Wonder of Learning®
World Cultures
Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms at The Goddard School of Rockville.

Upcoming Events

February 13

Chinese Enrichment with Ms. Wei

9 AM - 2 PM
February 13

Spanish Enrichment with Ms. Yaudith

9 AM - 2 PM
February 16

President's Day

All Day
February 17

The Great Zucchini Performance!

All Day

Care You Can Trust

The Goddard School is proud to be recognized for our commitment to quality care and early learning! These accolades reflect our dedication to providing a safe, nurturing and enriching environment for every child.

NAEYC ACCREDITED

LEVEL 1

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accredits early childhood programs according to health, safety and education standards. The standards are intended to provide a reliable and accountable accreditation system to encourage the field of early childhood education to strive for a new level of excellence.

October 2023 - January 2030

MARYLAND ACCREDITATION

Maryland Accreditation is a voluntary process of program assessment that examines all aspects of quality in educational environments for young children including curriculum, interactions between teachers and children, health and safety, family engagement and professional preparation and development of faculty.

June 2024 - June 2026

MARYLAND EXCELS

Maryland EXCELS is a voluntary Quality Rating and Improvement System that awards ratings (up to 5 stars) to family providers, center-based and public school child care programs, and school age before and after school programs that meet increasingly higher standards of quality in key areas.

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE FOR EDUCATION

The Circle of Excellence Award for Education acknowledges Goddard Schools that provide the highest-quality and most consistent educational programs in every classroom. To be considered for the award, each School must earn one of the top two ratings of its state’s licensing program, become accredited by at least one of the four primary accreditors or achieve P21 (Partnership for 21st Century Learning) Exemplar status. Schools that earn this award represent some of the top education programs in our system.

January 2019 - January 2023

CHILD CARE AWARE®

Child Care Aware is the nation's most respected hub of information for parents and child care providers. A program of Child Care Aware of America, Child Care Aware helps families learn more about the elements of quality child care and how to locate programs in their communities. Child Care Aware also provides child care providers with access to resources for their child care programs.

ECO-HEALTHY CHILD CARE®

As an Eco-Healthy Child Care® endorsed provider we will create and maintain an early childhood learning environment that is healthy and safe by reducing children’s exposure to toxic chemicals. These changes will immediately benefit the health and well-being of the children within our care. Every child deserves a place that is healthy and safe, start creating a healthier child care environment today!

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Discover what makes Goddard extraordinary.

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The Goddard School of Rockville

School Highlights

Where They Start Matters

Playgrounds

Health and Safety

Enrichment Programs

Leading with Curiosity

Meet Ross Owner

Discover Our Classrooms

Infant

First Steps

Toddlers

Twos

Get Set

Bridge

Preschool

Pre-K

Additional Programs Offered

Private Kindergarten

Special Programs

Summer Fun

What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

Health and Safety

Food and Nutrition

Enrichment and Environment

Preview the Fun

Upcoming Events

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Care You Can Trust

NAEYC ACCREDITED

MARYLAND ACCREDITATION

MARYLAND EXCELS

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE FOR EDUCATION

CHILD CARE AWARE®

ECO-HEALTHY CHILD CARE®

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The Goddard School of

Rockville