School Highlights
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Private Kindergarten
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Dance
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Yoga & Mindfulness
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Air Purifying System
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Disinfectant Sprayer
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Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
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Custom Key Code Entry
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Gate Alarm
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Outdoor Security Cameras
Where They Start Matters
At The Goddard School of Frederick, 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.
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.
Meet Sheeba On Site Owner
Ms. Sheeba is originally from Texas and has been in Maryland since 1990. She has been the proud owner of The Goddard School in Marriottsville since 2003 and is now the proud owner here in Frederick. She has two daughters; one of whom is one of the first Graduates of the Goddard School in Marriottsville. Ms. Sheeba loves the responsibility of educating and nurturing young children. Let me show you what sets our program apart from other centers!
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Additional Programs Offered
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What Our Goddard Village Is Saying
I’ve never experienced such an amazing place for children to thrive! The currículum combined with the amount of emotional intelligence that’s specific to your individual child is phenomenal. I love this school!
The teachers and the communication with parents is amazing. The attention and education given to the students is even better. My daughter is able to learn many things in different ways and apply it to day to day activities.
We have been at this school since 2016 between our kids and both have had wonderful experiences. Teacher tenure is quite long for the industry, which is very impressive.
Such great hands on teachers and staff! The daily reports and pictures are absolutely amazing! You can tell everyone at The Goddard School goes above and beyond! Amazing experience
We love Goddard (Frederick - yellow springs). This school is superior to all other local schools. The teachers are dedicated and caring. The management takes care of their employees so there is less turn-over. Leadership is accessible and transparent to families / parents. The facilities are clean, modernized and safe/secure. The curriculum is top-notch. My 4-year-old is already reading and can write his name. Goddard is the best!
Exceptional curriculum and learning environment, patience, warm and positive can-do attitude of the staff and teachers, clean and thoughtfully organized classrooms, including a culture of excellence instilled into the children at such an early age. Thanks for all you do!
Excellent service and care for children. Everyone is patient and understanding, proactive and solution-oriented.
The school curriculum is engaging that is to say the kids learn and not only play and sleep. My two years old knows all the letters of the alphabet, all his shapes, colors, counts from 1-30. The teachers are friendly and involved with the kids. I also like the staffing ratio.
Prioritizing Health and Happiness
Explore all the features and programs found at our local School.
Health and Safety
- Air Filtration Systems
- Air Purifying System
- Custom Key Code Entry
- Disinfectant Sprayer
- EPA-Approved Cleaning Products
- Finger Guards
- Gate Alarm
- Halo
- Outdoor Security Cameras
- Water Filtration System
Food and Nutrition
- Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
Enrichment and Environment
- American Sign Language
- Art History
- Art Studio
- Computers
- Dance
- Dramatic Arts Space
- Engineering
- Handwriting
- Interactive Whiteboard
- Learning Technologies
- Literacy Nook
- Microscope(s)
- Music Appreciation
- Nutrition
- Physical Fitness
- Playground(s)
- Robotics
- Secondary Languages
- Sports & Fitness
- Tablets
- World Cultures
- Yoga & Mindfulness
Preview the Fun
Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.
Upcoming Events
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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.
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.
July 2025
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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
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.
July 2025
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July 2026
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 2024
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December 2025
BEST OF THE BEST - FREDERICK NEWS-POST
This award recognizes the best in the Frederick community as voted by the readers of Frederick News-Post.
January 2020
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December 2025
OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE
The Outstanding Customer Service Award is determined through Mystery Callers, Mystery Shoppers, Parent Surveys and Parent Concern Calls.
January 2001
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January 2002
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