The Goddard School of Ellicott City

School Address: 5633 Waterloo Road
, Ellicott City, Maryland 21043
School Phone Number: 410-730-1500 , School Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Welcome to Our School

The Goddard School of Ellicott City is a warm and nurturing space where extraordinary awaits your child each and every day.

Meet Ross

Meet Ross

Owner
Ross Flax opened The Goddard School in Columbia in 1997. After 18 years, the school was re-located to it’s present location in Ellicott City. A Philadelphia native, Ross attended Temple University where he earned his BA degree in Business Administration. He has been married to his wife Sandra since 1987 and has successfully raised two Goddard School graduates - Gabriela and Harrison aged 26 and 23. Both children have active, successful lives since graduating from college and graduate school. Gabriela lives and works in London and Harrison in Denver. Since then, he has opened four additional schools in Rockville, Clarksburg, Bethesda and Tysons Corner.

  • Our School

    Welcome! We’re committed to your child’s health, safety and education, which is why we provide children with safe and healthy learning environments at our School.

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    Faculty

    Our teachers blend the highest standards in early childhood education and development with nurturing care.

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    Special Programs

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

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  • Reviews & Recognition

    We greatly value feedback we receive from parents and our communities, and are proud to share these publicly.

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Something Fun Is Always Happening at Goddard!

Upcoming Events

  • April 16 Music with Ms. Megan
  • April 17 Art with Ms. Madelyne
  • April 18 Art with Ms. Madelyne 12 - 1 PM
  • April 18 Pizza Friday! 12 - 6 PM
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GODDARD LOVE FROM FAMILIES LIKE YOURS

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Very welcoming atmosphere, great teachers and a lovely environment for a preschooler to learn and make friends.
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Preschool Classroom
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What Teachers Mean to Me

Every member of the Goddard faculty has special, often extraordinary, gifts they share with their students. When a child comes home happy and can't wait to see their teacher the next day, tell us about it. Take this moment to celebrate your child's teachers!

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Your Child’s Education

The F.L.EX.® Learning framework is designed to provide a well-rounded learning experience in a safe, nurturing environment to help prepare children for school, careers and life.

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LEARNING YOUR CHILD LOVES

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We work tirelessly to ensure children thrive in a healthy, safe and warm environment. Within this secure and nurturing environment, children can discover their unique gifts.