The Goddard School of

Laurel

240-547-1470
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
14250 Park Center Drive, Laurel, Maryland 20707

Proudly Accredited by:

School Highlights

American Sign Language
Biometric Entry Device
Computers
Custom Key Code Entry
Disinfectant Sprayer
Engineering
EPA-Approved Cleaning Products
Finger Guards
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Laurel, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. We believe every child has a world of extraordinary awaiting them. Whether it's after a day at Goddard or years after graduation, we lay the foundation for their bright future. We're not just educators – we're here to inspire, celebrate, and support everything that makes them shine. We proudly serve families in Laurel, Burtonsville, Fulton, Beltsville and surrounding areas, offering high-quality early childhood education and care. Offering high-quality early childhood 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 Dipti Owner

Hi, my name is Dipti and I am one of the owners of The Goddard School located in Laurel. I opened my first school in Hanover, MD and I love Goddard's philosophy in education and their emphasis on safety and security. I earned my bachelor's of science degree from the University of Maryland. I am a proud parent of two Goddard alum. The administrative team and I work side-by-side to create the best Goddard experience for the children, families, teachers, and the community. We strive for a collaborative work environment and a pursuit of continuous quality improvements.

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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

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

The teachers and administrators really care and it shows! My son loves going to school because it is is a great environment!

Shawn's Mother

Goddard Graduate

The staff, especially the management , has always been so great. I love that I feel like they actually care about my kids. They give them hugs and laugh with them and it feels great to know that my toddler and baby, especially since they're so young, are being well taken care of and are learning so much! My piece of mind while I'm at work and my kids' daily happiness is invaluable.

Emma & Allie & Connor's Mother

Goddard Graduate

We love our son’s teacher and the folks in the admin office. He’s been at Goddard for almost three year now and we know he’s taken care of every day and he continues to thrive.

Charles's Mother

Preschool Classroom

Curriculum Cleanliness Front office staff Activities and Events Facility Location Overall childcare

Samuel & Croix's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

We are very pleased with the Goddard school. They provide a safe, warm, stimulating, friendly learning environment and healthy interaction with other children. Our daughter is learning many things at school and her speech skills have come a long way in the three and a half months since she has been going to the Goddard school.

Natalie 's Mother

Toddler Classroom

- LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION - price point is suitable! - structure and design of the school is remarkable - administration is personable and diverse - teachers and aides are professional - facility presents clean, modern, up to code/regs. - usage of "tadpoles app" allows me to see how my child engages with peers and surrounding - the detailed notes provide a guideline of what areas we (parents) can improve on when at home with our daughter (i.e. fine-motor, cognitive, speech, interaction) -

Sage's Father

Preschool Classroom

The administration, teachers, family-oriented feel, cleanliness, curriculum, activities

Samuel & Croix's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

I love how clean the facility is, how invested the teachers and management are personally invested in the students.

Emmett's Mother

Infant Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

Biometric Entry Device

Custom Key Code Entry

Disinfectant Sprayer

EPA-Approved Cleaning Products

Finger Guards

Gate Alarm

Non-Biometric Security Scanner

Outdoor Security Cameras

Parking Lot Bollards

Water Filtration System

Zono

Food and Nutrition

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language

Computers

Engineering

Handwriting

Interactive Whiteboard

Learning Technologies

Music Appreciation

Nutrition

Physical Fitness

Playground(s)

Secondary Languages

Sports & Fitness

World Cultures

Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

December 19

Pizza Friday

All Day
December 26

Pizza Friday

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.

MARYLAND EXCELS

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.

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

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