About The Goddard School of Silver Spring
The Goddard School of Silver Spring at 8611 Second Avenue is a private preschool for infants and toddlers through pre-K and private kindergarten, owned on site by Harvey. It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, with before and after school options and a summer camp. Offerings include American Sign Language, chess, yoga and mindfulness, music appreciation and fresh fruit and veggie snacks. It accepts MD CCS and MoCo WPA programs and is an approved Private Provider for Maryland's PreK Expansion Grant. Accredited by Cognia and MSDE, and 5-Star rated in MD EXCELS. Teachers hold degrees, classrooms use an inquiry-based approach that builds on children's curiosity, and parents receive a daily activity report covering naps, lunch and milestones. Rated 4.9 from 104 Google reviews, 101 of them five stars.
Services and details
Preschool program
YesPre-K class
YesInfants and toddlers
YesAccepts child care subsidies
YesEarly drop-off or late pickup
YesEnrichment programs
YesMeals provided
YesSummer camp
YesStates an accreditation
Yes
No information yet on tuition listed, waitlist, montessori, reggio Emilia, spanish immersion, sTEM or STEAM. The website did not say; call and ask.
Contact
- (301) 830-4505
- 8611 2nd Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
- Website
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Questions parents ask about The Goddard School of Silver Spring
What ages does The Goddard School of Silver Spring serve?
The Goddard School of Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring cost?
The Goddard School of Silver Spring does not publish its tuition online. Call (301) 830-4505 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.
Does The Goddard School of Silver Spring accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The Goddard School of Silver Spring says it accepts child care subsidies or certificates. Maryland's Child Care Scholarship Program, run by the Maryland State Department of Education, helps eligible families who work, study or train pay for care at programs that take part in Maryland EXCELS. New applications have been under a freeze with a waitlist since May 2025. Confirm your eligibility and the school's participation before you enroll.
What are The Goddard School of Silver Spring's hours?
The Goddard School of Silver Spring offers early drop-off or late pickup.
Are meals included at The Goddard School of Silver Spring?
Yes. The Goddard School of Silver Spring provides meals or snacks.
Does The Goddard School of Silver Spring run a summer camp?
Yes. The Goddard School of Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring use?
The Goddard School of Silver Spring offers enrichment programs. A visit is the best way to see how that looks in the classroom.
Is The Goddard School of Silver Spring accredited?
The Goddard School of Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring licensed?
This guide does not check licenses. Look up The Goddard School of Silver Spring on Check Child Care Maryland at checkccmd.org to see its license status, verified complaints and inspection results.
Where is The Goddard School of Silver Spring and how do I contact it?
The Goddard School of Silver Spring is at 8611 2nd Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Its phone number is (301) 830-4505. It has a 4.9-star rating from 104 Google reviews.
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