The Goddard School of

Owings Mills

School Phone Number: 410-902-0889

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

School Address: 9720 Watts Road, Owings Mills, Maryland 21117

Proudly Accredited by:

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School Highlights

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State Pre-K Program
Child and Adult Care Food Program
Yoga & Mindfulness
Finger Guards
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
Gate Alarm
Interactive Whiteboard
Music Appreciation
Outdoor Classroom

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Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Owings Mills, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. At The Goddard School, we believe learning should be filled with joy, curiosity, and discovery. Our classrooms are designed to nurture each child’s natural love of learning through play-based, hands-on experiences that build confidence, creativity, and a strong foundation for lifelong success.

The Goddard Difference

Goddard is more than just a preschool. With a proven track record of academic and social excellence, we've earned the trust of countless happy families who have seen their children exceed expectations and step into the world with confidence and compassion.

Curriculum

Our education program, Wonder of Learning^®, is the most innovative and well-researched on the market. It was created by early childhood development experts to empower children to explore their natural curiosity.

Expert, Caring Teachers

Our extraordinary educators shape your child’s experience, creating a fun and engaging learning environment with personalized lesson plans focused on whole-child development.

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 Tarun School Owner

Mr. Tarun has proudly owned our school since 2016, bringing a strong background in business and leadership with an MBA to his role. He is passionate about creating a nurturing, high-quality learning environment for children and supporting his dedicated team of educators. Outside of work, Mr. Tarun enjoys day trading, exploring the world of cryptocurrency, and staying active and fit.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Summer Camp

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

We are very happy with The Goddard School of Owings Mills! The teachers are caring, professional, and truly invested in children’s growth and happiness. Our child loves going to school every day and has learned so much — both academically and socially. The communication with parents is excellent, and the atmosphere is always warm and positive. Thank you for creating such a wonderful environment!

Stepan's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

The excellent teachers and administrators have consistently delivered a high-quality experience. It is clear the staff truly care about the wellbeing of the children in their care.

Madeleine & Kylian's Mother

Twos Classroom

Our experience with Goddard School at Owings Mills has been incredible and we are so lucky to have a spot for our son. He’s thriving daily and he’s learning so much! The care he receives is amazing and all his teachers have been so wonderful. The staff is welcoming and kind.

Axel's Mother

Twos Classroom

Both of my children go here. They learn so much from math, reading, socialization and more. The directors and staff are extremely friendly and helpful. I've never trusted a group of people more with my children. We love the Goddard School.

Calvin & Blaire's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

We feel that our daughter is safe and we trust her teachers, as well as the admin staff, to take care of her and inform us of anything we need to be aware of concerning her health and development.

Hadley's Mother

Twos Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

Explore all the features and programs found at our local School.

Health and Safety

Biometric Entry Device
Custom Key Code Entry
Disinfectant Sprayer

EPA-Approved Cleaning Products
Finger Guards
Gate Alarm
Hand Scanner
Outdoor Security Cameras
Supervised Lobby Entry
Water Filtration System

Food and Nutrition

Catering
Child and Adult Care Food Program
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language
Computers
Degreed Teachers

Engineering
Handwriting
Interactive Whiteboard
Learning Technologies
Literacy Nook
Microscope(s)
Music Appreciation
Nutrition
Outdoor Classroom
Physical Fitness
Playground(s)
STEAM Cart/Computer Lab
Secondary Languages
Sports & Fitness
Tablets
Tenured Teachers
Wonder of Learning®
Yoga & Mindfulness

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Upcoming Events

December 18

Gross Motor with Coach David

9:30 AM - 12 PM
December 19

National Ugly Sweater Day

All Day
December 19

Football Friday

All Day
December 19

Winter Program

4 - 5 PM

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.

CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIP

The Child Care Scholarship (CCS) program assists eligible Maryland families pay for high-quality childcare and early education programs. Child Care Scholarship Central 2, a centralized vendor, manages the program.

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.

December 2022 - December 2030

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.

December 2022 - December 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.

October 2018 - February 2028

NAEYC ACCREDITED

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.

June 2023 - June 2027

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.

November 2019 - January 2026

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