Bare Hills Reviews & Recognition

The love and commitment of our Goddard families inspires us every day. To help make each child’s learning experiences the best they can be, we are always happy to listen when parents share their expectations. Here’s what our families have to say.

  • Love the new health and safety protocols. I love that all staff regardless of those who directly teach our kids know our kids names and are invested in them. I love the engagement we get.

    Stella & Judah's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • The school provides an incomparable education in a loving environment My child’s safety is never a concern, the facilities are very clean and she’s always excited to go to school.

    Bethan & Malcolm's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • We are amazing at how our daughter has grown since starting at the School. Goddard helped her find her voice.

    Cameron's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

  • Safety, high-quality teachers, trustworthy administrators whom we trust to make decisions with safety of children in mind

    Fisher & Camilla's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • --Very responsible illness policy --child learns a lot, and seems advanced for age --owner takes personal interest in all the children --pizza day is provided free of charge (one less thing for parents to worry about) --well-defined curriculum for each age group; the theme of the week is a useful way for parents to connect to their child about school

    Bodhi & Ayan's Mother

    Infant Classroom

  • Goddard staff genuinely care about the children. I have full trust to keep our child safe and entertained while learning every day. It's the best!

    William's Mother

    Preschool Classroom

  • Everything. It is so well organized, great staff, incredible curriculum and the kids come first. This place is incredible.

    Eli's Mother

    Pre-K Classroom

  • The teachers and owners are naturally kid-friendly and do a great job in the mornings with crying kiddos because of that. In the classroom, there are new and innovative ideas to keep the kiddos interested all the time! Also, the school takes covid very seriously. I love this school.

    Jaiden's Father

    Pre-K Classroom

  • The curriculum is excellent, and the teachers are fantastic. My children enjoy going to school because they know that the staff at Goddard care about them. We are so thrilled with the decision to send our kids to this wonderful school, and we will be sad to leave when they are too old to attend!

    Halle & Sage's Mother

    Toddler Classroom

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

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.

October 2019 - July 2023

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.

January 2019 - July 2023

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE FOR EDUCATION

Goddard’s Circle of Excellence Award for Education acknowledges Schools that provide the highest-quality and most consistent educational programs in every classroom. To be considered for the award, each School must earn one of the top two ratings of its state’s licensing program, become accredited by at least one of the four primary accreditors or achieve P21 (Partnership for 21st Century Learning) Exemplar status.  Schools that earn this award represent some of the top education programs in our system.

January 2021 - January 2023

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.

January 2020 - January 2022

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE FOR EDUCATION

Goddard’s Circle of Excellence Award for Education acknowledges Schools that provide the highest-quality and most consistent educational programs in every classroom. To be considered for the award, each School must earn one of the top two ratings of its state’s licensing program, become accredited by at least one of the four primary accreditors or achieve P21 (Partnership for 21st Century Learning) Exemplar status.  Schools that earn this award represent some of the top education programs in our system.

January 2019 - January 2020

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

Goddard’s Circle of Excellence Award recognizes franchisees that meet the highest standards set by GSI in the areas of health and safety, curriculum, overall quality, punctual reporting and business operations. Eligibility is limited to franchisees that score in the highest range in all of these categories.

January 2015 - January 2017

MARKET OF EXCELLENCE

This award is presented annually and acknowledges a market that has demonstrated the best collaborative effort in representing The Goddard School’s in their community.

January 2015 - January 2016
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