The Goddard School of
Bel Air
(80 reviews)
School Phone Number: 410-569-9888
, School Hours: 6:30 am - 6:00 pm
School Address: 2017 Emmorton Road, Bel Air, Maryland 21015
School Highlights
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Air Filtration Systems
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Custom Key Code Entry
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American Sign Language
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Basketball Court
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Chess
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Interactive Whiteboard
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Imagination Playground
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Child Learning Kitchen
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Yoga & Mindfulness
Where They Start Matters
At The Goddard School of Bel Air, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. We aim to provide your child with the BEST Educational AND Social experience possible, equipping them with a LIFELONG LOVE of Learning! View our Outstanding Commitments & Recognitions: *MSDE STATE Accreditation: 15+ Years *MD. EXCELS Quality Rating System: LEVEL 5; 10 + Years *CHILDCARE AWARE Military Scholarship: 15+ Years *NATIONAL COGNIA Accreditation: 1+ Years. We have ANSWERS for YOU! FAQ's Attached- https://canva.link/kw3ipadn1qkr6zy
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.
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.
Leading with Curiosity
ENROLLING for SUMMER! Keep wonder alive all summer at The Goddard School of BEL AIR, serving areas of Abingdon, Fallston, Bel Air, Aberdeen & more!
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.
First Steps
12 - 18 m
We support and encourage children to confidently explore and develop new skills, language and ideas.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Summer at Goddard
Summer at Goddard is all about capturing the carefree feeling of the season. Your child will learn, play and grow in a safe, familiar environment with expert teachers guiding them as they explore, make friends and build confidence.
Prioritizing Health and Happiness
Explore all the features and programs found at The Goddard School of Bel Air.
Health and Safety
- Air Filtration Systems
- Air Purifying System
- Biometric Entry Device
- Custom Key Code Entry
- Disinfectant Sprayer
- EPA-Approved Cleaning Products
- Finger Guards
- Gate Alarm
- Halo
- Hand Scanner
- Key Fobs
- Non-Biometric Security Scanner
- Outdoor Security Cameras
- Supervised Lobby Entry
- Water Filtration System
Food and Nutrition
- All Organic Foods Served
- Catering
- Flexible Lunch Options
- Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
- Order Food
Enrichment and Environment
- American Sign Language
- Art History
- Basketball Court
- Chess
- Child Learning Kitchen
- Computers
- Dance
- Degreed Teachers
- Digital Cameras
- Dramatic Arts Space
- Engineering
- Exploration Room
- Handwriting
- Imagination Playground
- Indoor Gym
- Interactive Whiteboard
- Learning Technologies
- Literacy Nook
- Low Ratios
- Microscope(s)
- Music Appreciation
- Nutrition
- Outdoor Classroom
- Physical Fitness
- Playground(s)
- Robotics
- Rock Wall
- STEAM Cart/Computer Lab
- Secondary Languages
- Splash Pad
- Sports & Fitness
- Tablets
- Tenured Teachers
- Wonder of Learning®
- World Cultures
- Yoga & Mindfulness
What Our Goddard Village Is Saying
We had a wonderful experience at Goddard. The owners, administrators, and teachers were amazing and took great care of our kids. Our children were well prepared for kindergarten. We made lasting friendships with several families. We really enjoyed all the activities and events they held and one of the highlights each year was the trunk or treat. We are so grateful for our experience at Goddard. Thank you to the Goddard team!
My daughter has been going to Goddard Bel-Air since 2023! We love the professional but family like atmosphere of the center. Ms. Brenda, Mr. Eric and the rest of the staff have been friendly and accommodating. Our daughter went to public pre k but we still bring her back in the summer for camp! They have every week and activity planned to the T. Thank you Goddard for being so easy to trust with our most precious gift!
We love Goddard! Our son started at Goddard when he was 18 months old and it was definitely a hard transition for him. However, the teachers and the staff at the bel air location showered my son with comfort, love, and patience to make his transition as smooth as possible. The school also does a great job keeping the parents involved. There are always events for major holidays that include the whole family and they offer detailed daily updates with pictures!
Every single staff member is outgoing, kind, precessional and dedicated to ensuring my daughter has the best possible experience every day!!
We’d like to give Goddard Daycare a great review. They’ve done an excellent job of welcoming our non-native-speaking children and helping them adapt wonderfully to the language and culture. We love all the activities they organize, which are always a special highlight for the children.
Absolutely love Goddard Belair. My daughter is three going on four and I have seen such a change in her. She is miss independent and is coming home with lots of questions and telling me about what they learned. I love all the little things they do for the kids, like bringing animals in, water days, special snacks associated with the lesson plans. All the teachers are wonderful!
Our daughter is thriving! She loves to go to school each day and we could not be happier with our decision to come here!
I love everything about this school. I love the owners, Eric and Brenda, they are always so kind to our kids and so responsive via email. They even have given each kid a birthday gift each year. I love the teachers, Ms. Sarah and Ms. Kawaii are the absolute best. I also love the front office staff and how communicative they are with school updates. I've had three kids at this school since 2019, and I feel so fortunate to have them in our lives.
Preview the Fun
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Care You Can Trust
The Goddard School of Bel Air 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.
COGNIA® ACCREDITATION & STEM CERTIFICATION
Cognia (cognia.org) is a global organization with a holistic approach to continuous improvement of education through accreditation and certification, assessment, professional learning and customized improvement services.
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.
April 2023
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April 2028
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.
April 2026
COGNIA ACCREDITED WITH MERIT
What it means: Cognia Accredited with Merit is one of Cognia's highest performance-based recognitions, awarded to schools that don't just meet the standard, they exceed it. It reflects exceptional performance across Cognia's Index of Educational Quality, which evaluates everything from how children are taught to how the school is led, with a focus on how schools optimize outcomes for all learners.
Why it matters for your child: Your child attends a school that cares about every aspect of their experience by consistently exceeding accreditation requirements. Rather than meet the bare minimum, we use data and continuous improvement to set the bar for what quality early childhood education should look like.
April 2026
HEALTH & SAFETY AWARD
The Health & Safety Award honors the top franchisee or franchisees who have gone above and beyond to provide the highest health and safety standards for the children.
HUMANITARIAN AWARD
The Humanitarian Award honors a School that ‘does well by doing good.’ This award is given to the school that has demonstrated selfless devotion to serving those in need and demonstrates a commitment to community outreach. This award recognizes the life-enriching programs the School has participated in and positive contributions the School has made through community outreach endeavors.
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.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
The Quality Assurance Award is presented to the Goddard School with the highest average QA score.
OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
The Outstanding Customer Experience Award is presented annually. It recognizes those that have developed a culture within their Goddard School that ensures members of their management team and faculty provide the highest level of customer service to current and prospective Goddard families.
CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIP
The Child Care Scholarship (CCS) program assists eligible Maryland families pay for high-quality childcare and early education programs. Child Care Scholarship Central 2, a centralized vendor, manages the program.
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.
CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE PRESIDENT’S CLUB
The Circle of Excellence President’s Club Award recognizes franchisees that meet the highest standards set by Goddard Systems in the areas of health and safety, curriculum, overall quality, punctual reporting and business operations. Eligibility is limited to franchisees that achieved the highest level of excellence, scoring in the top ten percent in each category.
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.
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.
BEST OF HARFORD COUNTY - HARFORD MAGAZINE
This annual award is chosen by the readers of Harford Magazine. Readers vote for their favorite businesses, attractions and services for families.
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.
LET'S MOVE! CHILD CARE
Let’s Move! Child Care is a nationwide call-to-action that empowers child care and early education providers to make positive health changes in children that could last a lifetime. It encourages and supports providers making positive changes in their programs to help children develop healthy habits and recognizes providers who meet best practices in five healthy goal areas: nurture healthy eaters, provide healthy beverages, get kids moving, reduce screen time and support breastfeeding.
ECO-HEALTHY CHILD CARE®
As an Eco-Healthy Child Care® endorsed provider we will create and maintain an early childhood learning environment that is healthy and safe by reducing children’s exposure to toxic chemicals. These changes will immediately benefit the health and well-being of the children within our care. Every child deserves a place that is healthy and safe, start creating a healthier child care environment today!
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