Frederick 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.

  • I’ve never experienced such an amazing place for children to thrive! The currículum combined with the amount of emotional intelligence that’s specific to your individual child is phenomenal. I love this school!

    Diligent's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • The teachers and the communication with parents is amazing. The attention and education given to the students is even better. My daughter is able to learn many things in different ways and apply it to day to day activities.

    Zoey & Savan's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • We have been at this school since 2016 between our kids and both have had wonderful experiences. Teacher tenure is quite long for the industry, which is very impressive.

    Henry & Maya's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • Such great hands on teachers and staff! The daily reports and pictures are absolutely amazing! You can tell everyone at The Goddard School goes above and beyond! Amazing experience

    Kai's Father

    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.

January 2024 - January 2025

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 2024 - December 2025

NATIONAL EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM ACCREDITATION

The NECPA accreditation program has been carefully crafted to create broad public understanding of the benefits of high quality early childhood care and education. Coupled with this increased understanding is a raised awareness of the professional expertise required to deliver that high quality care and an appreciation of the advantages that children receive from accredited centers and schools.

November 2021 - November 2024

BEST OF THE BEST - FREDERICK NEWS-POST

This award recognizes the best in the Frederick community as voted by the readers of Frederick News-Post.

January 2020 - December 2024

OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE

The Outstanding Customer Service Award is determined through Mystery Callers, Mystery Shoppers, Parent Surveys and Parent Concern Calls.

January 2001 - January 2002