The Goddard School of
Forest Hill
(31 reviews)
School Phone Number: 410-420-1859
, School Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
School Address: 460 Granary Road, Forest Hill, Maryland 21050
School Highlights
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Degreed Teachers
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Wonder of Learning®
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Learning Technologies
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Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
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Playground(s)
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Handwriting
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Summer Camp
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American Sign Language
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Art History
Where They Start Matters
At The Goddard School of Forest Hill, 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.
Leading with Curiosity
The Goddard School’s high-quality educational programming is designed to ignite curiosity and fuel a lifelong love of learning.
Meet Stephanie Langenfelder and Ms Kahla Leftwich On-Site Owners
This dynamic duo has been working together at The Goddard School in Forest Hill since 2012! After beginning their careers as classroom teachers, Stephanie and Kahla discovered a shared passion for early childhood education and helping young learners thrive. Their dedication to creating nurturing, engaging learning environments led them to advance into leadership roles as directors, where they gained valuable experience in curriculum development, staff mentorship, and family engagement.
With a combined commitment to excellence in education and a vision for providing high-quality early learning experiences, they took the next step in their journey by becoming On-Site Owners. Today, they are proud to lead a school that fosters curiosity, creativity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
Stephanie holds her Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education while Kahla holds her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. They both are proud mothers of two each, all Goddard graduates!
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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Before and After School
Make busy mornings and afternoon commutes a little easier with our before- and after-school program!
Prioritizing Health and Happiness
Explore all the features and programs found at The Goddard School of Forest Hill.
Health and Safety
- Disinfectant Sprayer
- Finger Guards
- Gate Alarm
- Halo
- Outdoor Security Cameras
- Parking Lot Bollards
Food and Nutrition
- Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
- Order Food
Enrichment and Environment
- American Sign Language
- Art History
- Computers
- Dance
- Degreed Teachers
- Handwriting
- Indoor Gym
- Interactive Whiteboard
- Learning Technologies
- Music Appreciation
- Nutrition
- Outdoor Classroom
- Physical Fitness
- Playground(s)
- Rock Wall
- Secondary Languages
- Sports & Fitness
- Tablets
- Tenured Teachers
- Wonder of Learning®
- World Cultures
- Yoga & Mindfulness
What Our Goddard Village Is Saying
The Goddard School is like a second home for my children. The teachers treat them like family and I fell comfortable and secure with their care there. I’ve seen remarkable growth with my kids thanks to their approach to early education. I can’t recommend this school enough!
I cannot give the school and the staff a higher recommendation. All of the teachers are so kind and gentle. They love what they do and treat all of the children with exceptional care. The curriculum is educational and fun. It is so difficult to trust someone with your child, but they exceed expectations. I am so impressed. I love Goddard.
We are incredibly pleased with the quality of education and care that our child receives.
We’re impressed with the level of care provided by the teachers, professionalism of the staff, and overall upkeep of the facility.
I love the Goddard School! Our son is so happy to go and be with his friends and teachers.
In the short time we have been at Goddard we have had an amazing experience. The staff is amazing and the facility is flawless. Everyone has been so welcoming and our son adapted so well to a new environment.
The staff is like family and I know my children are well cared for and loved while there. The approach to early education has allowed my kids to grow in ways I never imagined.
Goddard has brought out the best in my child and he has grown so much in the short amount of time he has been at the school!
Preview the Fun
Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms at The Goddard School of Forest Hill.
Upcoming Events
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June 16Summer Camp!All Day -
June 16Sandwich Day12 - 1 PM -
June 17Summer Camp!All Day
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June 18Summer Camp!All Day
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Care You Can Trust
The Goddard School of Forest Hill 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.
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.
January 2025
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January 2026
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.
January 2024
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January 2025
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.
August 2023
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August 2030
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
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January 2030
NAEYC ACCREDITED
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accredits early childhood programs according to health, safety and education standards. The standards are intended to provide a reliable and accountable accreditation system to encourage the field of early childhood education to strive for a new level of excellence.
December 2022
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December 2027
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.
November 2022
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December 2027
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.
November 2015
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May 2031
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 2023
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January 2024
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 2018
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January 2019
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
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January 2018
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.
January 2016
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January 2017
PHILIP SCHUMACHER SCHOLARSHIP
The Philip Schumacher Scholarship was named for the retired President and CEO of Goddard Systems. The scholarship is presented annually to a franchisee who exemplifies managing an outstanding business, commitment to maintaining and improving The Goddard School brand as well as being valued by their community and respected by fellow franchisees for their commitment to quality.
January 2015
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January 2016
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
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January 2016
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.
January 2014
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January 2015
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 2010
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January 2014
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.
January 2009
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January 2010
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 2007
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January 2008
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