The Goddard School of

Hanover

School Phone Number: 410-684-2601

, School Hours: 6:30 am - 6:00 pm

School Address: 7538 Teague Road, Hanover, Maryland 21076

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School Highlights

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Rock Wall
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
Zono
Degreed Teachers
Biometric Entry Device
Chess
Wonder of Learning®
Computers
Custom Key Code Entry

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Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Hanover, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. That's why we offer an expert curriculum, experienced teachers and a nurturing environment to provide the best foundation for their growth.

Where They Start Matters

We nurture your child’s unique potential by encouraging their natural curiosity so they’re prepared to confidently take on the world.

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.

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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 Dipti Owner

Dipti is the proud owner of The Goddard School in Hanover. She loves Goddard's philosophy in education and its emphasis on safety and security. Dipti earned a bachelor's of science degree from the University of Maryland. She is also the proud parent of two Goddard alum. Dipti and the administration team work side-by-side to create the best Goddard experience for the children, families, teachers, and community. Our collaborative work environment and pursuit of continuous quality improvements have earned us our Maryland State Department of Education Accreditation.

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Classrooms & Programs

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.

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

Explore all the features and programs found at The Goddard School of Hanover.

Health and Safety

Air Purifying System
Antimicrobial Treatments
Biometric Entry Device

Custom Key Code Entry
Finger Guards
Gate Alarm
Iris Scanner
Outdoor Security Cameras
Parking Lot Bollards
Supervised Lobby Entry
Water Filtration System
Zono

Food and Nutrition

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language
Art Studio
Chess

Child Learning Kitchen
Computers
Dance
Degreed Teachers
Digital Cameras
Dramatic Arts Space
Engineering
Handwriting
Imagination Playground
Indoor Gym
Interactive Whiteboard
Learning Technologies
Literacy Nook
Microscope(s)
Music Appreciation
Nutrition
Outdoor Classroom
Physical Fitness
Playground(s)
Robotics
Rock Wall
STEAM Cart/Computer Lab
Secondary Languages
Sports & Fitness
Tablets
Tenured Teachers
World Cultures
Yoga & Mindfulness

What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

Outstanding school, and a leader you can trust with your children! 💪🏽🙏🏽

Corey Carr

(Google Review)

We love all the teachers and administration that show unwavering support to our little ones. They come with so much care and compassion

Lennox's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

My child seems happy there and is learning a lot. I also have a good relationship with the teachers-- they are kind and friendly. I can tell my child likes them.

Ezra's Mother

Preschool Classroom

The school has amazing staff who engage with not just my child but with my husband and I. It shows they genuinely care. They also work on a lot various skills which help work on numerous developmental milestones, functional skills and play/social skills. I love the environment for my daughter and I feel like she's safe there as well.

Anaya & Amreen's Mother

Infant Classroom

We have had the best experience at this Goddard School! Our son is so excited to go to school every day, and we have watched him learn so much!

Caroline Vrana-Diaz

(Google Review)

When you walk through the school there are always children smiling, laughing and engaged with their teachers. Admin is responsive and put the needs of their students first.

Riley & Camden & Aria 's Father

Bridge Classroom

Very professional staff, a loving and nurturing environment! The extracurricular activities are great!! All of the programs always exceed expectations!! My son has been in 4 daycares and this is by far one of the cleanest and most professional establishments.

Samuel's Mother

Preschool Classroom

I believe is one of the best schools

Adelia's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms at The Goddard School of Hanover.

Upcoming Events

July 8

i9 Sports

9 AM - 12 PM
July 10

Splish Splash Day!

9:30 - 11 AM
July 10

Pizza Friday

12 - 1 PM
July 14

Splish Splash Day!

9:30 - 11 AM

Care You Can Trust

The Goddard School of Hanover 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 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.

December 2016 - December 2028

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.

July 2018 - July 2021

WIND POWER

Renewable energy credits (RECs) received through Renewable Choice Energy help to reduce our environmental footprint in the area of electricity consumption.

January 2020 - January 2022

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

The Circle of Excellence Award recognizes franchisees for elevating the Goddard School brand, reputation and business performance through outstanding achievements in education and operational delivery. The Circle of Excellence program represents the very best of the system and reflects Goddard’s mission and values.

January 2016 - January 2017

MARKET OF EXCELLENCE

The Market of Excellence Award is presented annually and acknowledges a market that has demonstrated the best collaborative effort in representing The Goddard School in their community.

January 2015 - January 2016

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

January 2011 - January 2015

PROGRAM ENHANCEMENT AWARD

The Program Enhancement Award recognizes Goddard Schools that integrated nine or more Goddard resources into the curriculum.

January 2012 - January 2013

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The Goddard School of Hanover

School Highlights

Where They Start Matters

Where They Start Matters

Curriculum

Expert, Caring Teachers

Leading with Curiosity

Meet Dipti Owner

Classrooms & Programs

Infant

Toddlers

Twos

Bridge

Preschool

Pre-K

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

Health and Safety

Food and Nutrition

Enrichment and Environment

What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

Preview the Fun

Upcoming Events

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Care You Can Trust

CHILD CARE AWARE®

MARYLAND EXCELS

MARYLAND ACCREDITATION

WIND POWER

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

MARKET OF EXCELLENCE

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

PROGRAM ENHANCEMENT AWARD

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