The Goddard School of

Bare Hills

410-486-2305
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
7300 Old Pimlico Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21209

Proudly Accredited by:

School Highlights

Rock Wall
American Sign Language
Yoga & Mindfulness
Zono
Handwriting
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
Dance
Parking Lot Bollards
Learning Technologies

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Bare Hills, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. It doesn't get any happier than this! We offer a fun, safe and love preschool environment, rich with hands-on learning and high-quality, nurturing and engaged teachers. Our MSDE Accredited preschool serves a variety of communities including Lutherville, Towson, Mount Washington, Ruxton, Pikesville, Roland Park, Hamden, Baltimore, Rodger’s Forge and Stoneleigh. We are owner-operated, so you can count on Hannah being here daily to ensure that top quality education and care.

The Goddard Difference

Goddard is more than just a preschool. With a proven track record of academic and social excellence, we've earned the trust of countless happy families who have seen their children exceed expectations and step into the world with confidence and compassion.

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.

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 Hannah On-Site Owner

Hannah Thomas is the on-site owner of the Goddard School of Bare Hills in Maryland. Hannah has lived in Maryland since 1995 and was raised in the Goddard School of Marriottsville, MD. Her passion for the Goddard School has only grown since childhood and she is passionate about providing a quality early childhood education that will make an impact in a child’s life. Hannah received her undergraduate and graduate degree in Environmental Engineering. She is so happy to continue to grow her passion for early childhood education at The Goddard School of Bare Hills. In her spare time Hannah enjoys to travel and play volleyball!

Meet The Team

Discover Our Classrooms

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.

Additional Programs Offered

Before and After School

Make busy mornings and afternoon commutes a little easier with our before- and after-school program!
Special Programs

We enhance our play-based curriculum with a range of enrichment programs designed to fit your child’s interests.

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What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

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

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

Explore all the features and programs found at our local School.

Health and Safety

Disinfectant Sprayer

Finger Guards

Gate Alarm

Key Fobs

Non-Biometric Security 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 History

Chess

Dance

Degreed Teachers

Engineering

Handwriting

Indoor Gym

Learning Technologies

Low Ratios

Music Appreciation

Outdoor Classroom

Physical Fitness

Playground(s)

Rock Wall

Secondary Languages

Sports & Fitness

Wonder of Learning®

World Cultures

Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

December 5

Purple Day!

All Day
December 5

Spanish

All Day
December 8

Pizza Day

All Day
December 8

Winter Conferences

All Day

Care You Can Trust

The Goddard School 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.

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

The Circle of Excellence Award for Education acknowledges Goddard 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

January 2019 - January 2020

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 2015 - 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

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The Goddard School of Bare Hills

School Highlights

Where They Start Matters

The Goddard Difference

Curriculum

Expert, Caring Teachers

Leading with Curiosity

Meet Hannah On-Site Owner

Discover Our Classrooms

Infant

Toddlers

Twos

Bridge

Preschool

Pre-K

Additional Programs Offered

Before and After School

Special Programs

What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

Health and Safety

Food and Nutrition

Enrichment and Environment

Preview the Fun

Upcoming Events

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Care You Can Trust

CHILD CARE AWARE®

MARYLAND EXCELS

MARYLAND ACCREDITATION

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE FOR EDUCATION

MARYLAND STATE CHILD CARE ASSOCIATION

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE FOR EDUCATION

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

MARKET OF EXCELLENCE

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