The Goddard School of
Millersville
School Phone Number:
410-987-2892
, School Hours: 6:30 am - 6:00 pm
School Address: 8539 Veterans Highway, Millersville, Maryland 21108
, School Hours: 6:30 am - 6:00 pm
School Address: 8539 Veterans Highway, Millersville, Maryland 21108
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School Highlights
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American Sign Language
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Computers
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Degreed Teachers
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Digital Cameras
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Disinfectant Sprayer
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Dramatic Arts Space
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Engineering
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EPA-Approved Cleaning Products
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Exploration Room
Where They Start Matters
At The Goddard School of Millersville, 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 Courtney Owner
Welcome to The Goddard School in Millersville!
Hi! I’m Courtney, the On-Site Owner at The Goddard School in Millersville. I have been with the school since it’s opening in 2014 and have been working in childcare since my high school years. Over time, I have held several positions from teacher to director and now owner. Throughout my career, I have earned an associate and bachelor’s degree, hold a level 6 Maryland Credential, and am the President of the Anne Arundel County Chapter of the Maryland State Child Care Association. At home, I am a wife and mom of 2. As a family, we enjoy trips to the beach, camping, and being outdoors!
Here at the Millersville location, we strive to provide quality child care. We are accredited through the Maryland State Department of Education and participate in our state’s quality improvement rating system called Maryland EXCELS. We are committed to standards of excellence while continuously seeking ways to improve.
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.
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
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Special Programs
We enhance our play-based curriculum with a range of enrichment programs designed to fit your child’s interests.
What Our Goddard Village Is Saying
Great communication with the front office and staff, a variety of fun activities.
The administration, the teachers, curriculum, activities, clear communication. Everything about the Goddard School in Millersville, MD is amazing.
I love how caring the teachers are and how they personally work with each child to help their development.
Staff is friendly and welcoming. Clean environment centered around the development of the kids in all areas. Fun activities and I absolutely love the daily reports.
Everyone is very friendly. The teachers take their time to listen to our concerns and work with us in getting our son ready. My son is very happy in school and likes to go to school and learn new things. The teachers think of new ways to teach children the things that are important.
Amazing! Our son comes home so happy everyday and is constantly learning new things while at Goddard Millersville. They create well thought out lesson plans catered to the age and the whole Goddard environment is overall very positive. Highly recommend!
Our family has always felt very supported by The Goddard School of Millersville. The teachers, directors, and owner feel like an extension of our family, and we're incredibly grateful for the care and learning opportunities they've provided our children.
Family environment. We have 1 child still in and 1 that has graduated to Kindergarten. We feel Goddard did an excellent job preparing our oldest for Kindergarten. The transition was seamless.
Prioritizing Health and Happiness
Explore all the features and programs found at our local School.
Health and Safety
Disinfectant Sprayer
EPA-Approved Cleaning Products
Finger Guards
Gate Alarm
Halo
Iris Scanner
Outdoor Security Cameras
Supervised Lobby Entry
Water Filtration System
Zono
Food and Nutrition
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
Enrichment and Environment
American Sign Language
Computers
Degreed Teachers
Digital Cameras
Dramatic Arts Space
Engineering
Exploration Room
Handwriting
Interactive Whiteboard
Learning Technologies
Microscope(s)
Music Appreciation
Nutrition
Outdoor Classroom
Physical Fitness
Playground(s)
Rock Wall
Secondary Languages
Tablets
Tenured Teachers
Wonder of Learning®
World Cultures
Yoga & Mindfulness
Preview the Fun
Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.
Upcoming Events
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December 15Special Visitor - Santa is Coming!10 AM - 12 PM -
December 24Winter Break - School's ClosedAll Day -
December 25Winter Break - School's ClosedAll Day
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December 26Winter Break - School's ClosedAll Day
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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.
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.
March 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
The Director of the Year Award is given to a Goddard School director who illustrates educational leadership, is a mentor to other faculty members at the School and helps create an atmosphere that encourages children to experience the most genuine form of learning.
January 2019
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 2021
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January 2023
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 2019
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January 2020
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
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