The Goddard School of Ellicott City

4.6(40 reviews on Google)

Preschools & Day Care listing in Ellicott City, MD

About The Goddard School of Ellicott City

The Goddard School of Ellicott City, at 5633 Waterloo Road, is an independently owned private preschool led by owner Ross, who has since opened four more schools in the region. Classrooms run from infants and toddlers through Twos, a Pre-K room and kindergarten, all using the Wonder of Learning curriculum built on inquiry-based play. Listed offerings include American Sign Language, music appreciation, yoga and mindfulness, a STEAM cart and computer lab, handwriting and secondary languages. The school is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, and runs summer programs. Daily reports note naps, how much lunch a child ate and diaper changes, and food is chosen with allergies in mind. It is accredited by NAEYC and Cognia. Rated 4.6 from 40 Google reviews, 36 of them five stars and 4 one star.

What reviewers mention: educational curriculum (6), feel (6), plan (4), communication (3), engaged (3), staff treatment (2), happy children (2), caring staff (2), front office (2), administration (2)

Services and details

  • Preschool program

    Yes
  • Pre-K class

    Yes
  • Infants and toddlers

    Yes
  • Early drop-off or late pickup

    Yes
  • STEM or STEAM

    Yes
  • Enrichment programs

    Yes
  • Meals provided

    Yes
  • Summer camp

    Yes
  • States an accreditation

    Yes

No information yet on accepts child care subsidies, tuition listed, waitlist, montessori, reggio Emilia, spanish immersion. The website did not say; call and ask.

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Questions parents ask about The Goddard School of Ellicott City

What ages does The Goddard School of Ellicott City serve?

The Goddard School of Ellicott City takes infants and toddlers, preschool-age children and a pre-K class. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.

How much does The Goddard School of Ellicott City cost?

The Goddard School of Ellicott City does not publish its tuition online. Call (410) 730-1500 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.

Does The Goddard School of Ellicott City accept child care subsidies?

The Goddard School of Ellicott City has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (410) 730-1500 to ask. Maryland's Child Care Scholarship can only be used at programs that take part in Maryland EXCELS.

What are The Goddard School of Ellicott City's hours?

The Goddard School of Ellicott City offers early drop-off or late pickup.

Are meals included at The Goddard School of Ellicott City?

Yes. The Goddard School of Ellicott City provides meals or snacks.

Does The Goddard School of Ellicott City run a summer camp?

Yes. The Goddard School of Ellicott City runs a summer camp. Ask about dates, ages and whether current students get first choice of spots.

What teaching approach does The Goddard School of Ellicott City use?

The Goddard School of Ellicott City offers a STEM or STEAM focus and enrichment programs. A visit is the best way to see how that looks in the classroom.

Is The Goddard School of Ellicott City accredited?

The Goddard School of Ellicott City states an accreditation on its website. Ask the school which organization accredits it and when the accreditation was last renewed.

Is The Goddard School of Ellicott City licensed?

This guide does not check licenses. Look up The Goddard School of Ellicott City on Check Child Care Maryland at checkccmd.org to see its license status, verified complaints and inspection results.

Where is The Goddard School of Ellicott City and how do I contact it?

The Goddard School of Ellicott City is at 5633 Waterloo Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043. Its phone number is (410) 730-1500. It has a 4.6-star rating from 40 Google reviews.

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