Bare Hills Reviews & Recognition

The love and commitment of our Goddard families inspires us every day. To help make each child’s learning experiences the best they can be, we are always happy to listen when parents share their expectations. Here’s what our families have to say.

  • Love the new health and safety protocols. I love that all staff regardless of those who directly teach our kids know our kids names and are invested in them. I love the engagement we get.

    Stella & Judah's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • The school provides an incomparable education in a loving environment My child’s safety is never a concern, the facilities are very clean and she’s always excited to go to school.

    Bethan & Malcolm's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • We are amazing at how our daughter has grown since starting at the School. Goddard helped her find her voice.

    Cameron's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • Safety, high-quality teachers, trustworthy administrators whom we trust to make decisions with safety of children in mind

    Fisher & Camilla's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

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.

January 2020 - January 2030

MARYLAND EXCELS

LEVEL 5

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.

October 2019 - July 2023

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.

January 2019 - July 2023

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 2021 - January 2023

MARYLAND STATE CHILD CARE ASSOCIATION

The Maryland State Child Care Association (MSCCA) is the premiere professional association for licensed child care and early learning centers operating in Maryland. Members are committed to providing the highest levels of cognitive, social/emotional, and physical development in safe and secure environments for the children entrusted to their care.

January 2020 - January 2022

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 2020

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

The Circle of Excellence Award recognizes franchisees for elevating the Goddard School brand, reputation and business performance through outstanding achievements in education and operational delivery. The Circle of Excellence program represents the very best of the system and reflects Goddard’s mission and values.

January 2015 - January 2017

MARKET OF EXCELLENCE

The Market of Excellence Award is presented annually and acknowledges a market that has demonstrated the best collaborative effort in representing The Goddard School in their community.

January 2015 - January 2016