The Goddard School of

Eldersburg

School Phone Number: 410-549-8822

, School Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

School Address: 6300 Goddard Park Drive, Eldersburg, Maryland 21784

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School Highlights

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Summer Camp
Sports & Fitness
Playground(s)
After School Transportation
Basketball Court
School-Age Support Program
Finger Guards
Key Fobs
Outdoor Security Cameras

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Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Eldersburg, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. Welcome to a place where your child can feel safe, healthy, and curious. Here, they can explore, play, and grow at their own pace, while families of all kinds are welcomed, supported, and part of every joyful moment. We believe every child is to be celebrated, and every family is valued from the first connection. Come check us out!

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 Dave Owner

Dave & Jen Collins are proud to bring their passion for education and child development to The Goddard School of Eldersburg. As on-site owners and parents themselves, they are committed to creating a safe, nurturing and fun environment where children can learn, grow and thrive! Mr. Dave’s background includes teaching Elementary School, training with Sylvan Learning Center, supporting Goddard Schools Nationwide and owning the Goddard School of Edgewater. Ms. Jen holds a Master’s in Elementary Education and has spent nearly 20 years teaching fifth grade. Together, they have four sons- one currently attending Goddard- and are dedicated to ensuring every child feels loved, supported and is excited to learn each day. They believe that who a child becomes is as important as what they know!

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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

Summer Fun

Our summer program is an exciting extension of the school year filled with lots of outdoor play and fun learning adventures!
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 school, the teachers, assistants, and admins. My child has had a great few years with great results

Makenzie's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

The staff goes above and beyond, exceeding all expectations! When my children are at Goddard I know that they are safe and getting the best education possible.

Berkley & Grant's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

They have the absolute best staff from the main office, to the teachers, to the seasonal staff. It is obvious they genuinely care about the students and their smiling make it easy to leave my child in their care. We are so grateful we found The Goddard School!

McClane's Father

Preschool Classroom

Great communication, teachers, leadership, facility. My daughter loves everything about going to school

Mackenzie's Mother

Twos Classroom

We LOVE Goddard and have been attending for several years. Safe and dependable for our family. I will miss Goddard when my kids age out of the programs. Thank you.

Tori & Hannah's Mother

Before/After School Program

Seem very engaged; I am impressed with the detail of curriculum for the infant & toddler rooms. My son is learning a lot at school!

Levi's Mother

Toddler Classroom

I feel that my child is well cared for and exposed to developmentally appropriate activities to help her grow and learn with peers.

McKinley's Mother

Infant Classroom

Goddard ALWAYS my Children's safety, care and education as a priority. We would not send our kids anywhere else. They have set the bar high and no other organization can even come close.

Aiden & Alexis's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

EPA-Approved Cleaning Products
Finger Guards
Gate Alarm

Key Fobs
Non-Biometric Security Scanner
Outdoor Security Cameras
Parking Lot Bollards
Supervised Lobby Entry

Food and Nutrition

Flexible Lunch Options
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Enrichment and Environment

Basketball Court
Degreed Teachers
Digital Cameras

Engineering
Handwriting
Interactive Whiteboard
Kodo Kids
Learning Technologies
Music Appreciation
Nutrition
Physical Fitness
Playground(s)
Robotics
STEAM Cart/Computer Lab
Secondary Languages
Sports & Fitness
Tablets
Wonder of Learning®
World Cultures
Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

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Upcoming Events

December 17

Holly Jolly Hat Day

All Day
December 18

Polar Express PJ Day

All Day
December 19

Holiday Dress to Impress Day!

All Day
December 19

Holiday Show!

3:45 - 4:30 PM

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.

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 2016 - January 2019

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

ANTHONY A. MARTINO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

A graduate of this Goddard School was chosen to receive the Anthony A. Martino Memorial Scholarship. The college scholarship is awarded annually to a graduate of a Goddard School who demonstrates the work ethic and perseverance that exemplified Martino’s commitment to his career, family and community. Graduates are eligible during their senior year of high school and can use the scholarship toward an accredited higher education program.

January 2014 - January 2015

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