The Goddard School

The early childhood years are a very special time in your child’s development. Great changes occur in this relatively short period of time as children learn to communicate, increase their intellectual awareness, and make great physical strides. In recognition of the crucial importance of these years, The Goddard School has created a program tailored to meet the needs of your child at each stage of development.

Approved by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), The Goddard School philosophy is to provide an atmosphere suited to the development of self-esteem, confidence, and the love of learning. By combining the best possible equipment and professionally educated teachers in an environment specifically designed for young children, we provide an outstanding program.

The educational goal of The Goddard School is to utilize fun and creativity to foster a love of learning. We challenge our students by promoting inquiry and discovery through exploring the world around them. This instills a sense of confidence in their ability to master new situations and tasks through reasoning. Your child will be exposed to a variety of teaching methods so that he/she will be ready to enter any elementary school.

As the child’s parent, you are a very important part of The Goddard School curriculum. Because you know your child best, we encourage you to contact the school about any questions or concerns you might have. Please review the daily reports highlighting your child’s activities. If there is anything we can do to make your child’s experience more meaningful, please let us know.

We are looking forward to working with you and your child and sharing in his/her growth and development. Many thanks for selecting our school.

Whether you are choosing a program for your newborn or selecting a preschool for your four-year-old, The Goddard School can make a positive difference in your child’s life. In our program, you will experience firsthand the reward that comes from placing your child in a program designed to meet the emotional, intellectual, social, and physical development of children age six weeks to eight years.

The Goddard School located in Rockville, Maryland offers:
Degreed and certified teachers
Licensing by Child Care Administration and Maryland State Department of Education
Computer science instruction
Music enrichment programs
Foreign language studies
Flexible programs
Two day part-time or full-time
Three day part-time or full-time
Five day part-time or full-time
Extended hours – from 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Piaget-based educational program that stresses learning through play

Our curriculum begins with infant care beginning at six weeks of age and progresses through pre-kindergarten. We also offer summer programs as well as before and after-school care for children age five through eight.

We are thrilled that you decided to contact our school and we are confident that the program will provide you and your family with everything that you are looking for in a quality private preschool. Please feel free to call us directly at 301-330-2300 if you have any questions or wish to enroll.

Child Ages:

6 weeks - 8 years

Licenses & Accreditations:

Maryland State Department of Education Division of Early Childhood Development

Preschool:

Yes

Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday: 7 AM - 6 PM