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The Goddard School of
Rockville
School Phone Number:
301-330-2300
, School Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
School Address: 900 Gaither Road, Rockville, Maryland 20850
, School Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
School Address: 900 Gaither Road, Rockville, Maryland 20850
Proudly Accredited by:
School Highlights
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Halo
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Private Kindergarten
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Zono
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Catering
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Key Fobs
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Dance
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Outdoor Classroom
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Music Appreciation
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Finger Guards
Where They Start Matters
At The Goddard School of Rockville, 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 Ross Owner
Ross Flax is the owner of The Goddard School of Rockville, which he proudly opened in October 2003. A Philadelphia native, Ross holds a B.A. in Business Administration from Temple University and brings decades of entrepreneurial experience and a deep passion for early childhood education to his leadership.
Ross began his journey with The Goddard School in 1997, opening his first location in Columbia, Maryland. Since then, he has successfully established three additional schools in Clarksburg, Bethesda, and Tysons Corner—each founded on his commitment to quality, community, and the developmental needs of young children.
Married to his wife Sandra since 1987, Ross is also the proud father of two Goddard School graduates, Gabriela and Harrison. His personal and professional dedication to the Goddard mission is reflected in every aspect of the schools he leads, ensuring families receive the highest standard of care and education.
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.
First Steps
12 - 18 m
We support and encourage children to confidently explore and develop new skills, language and ideas.
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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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Get Set
2.5 - 3 yrs
Little ones begin preschool routines and new ways of play, supporting all areas of continuous development.
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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.
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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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Private Kindergarten
Our private kindergarten program focuses on fun learning experiences that will prepare your children for success in first grade and beyond!
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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
I would highly recommend The Goddard School because all the teachers are warm, loving, and incredibly sweet with the children. The school uses fun and creative ways to teach, and it organizes many events that help bring families together and create a true sense of community. Another important aspect is the school’s excellent facilities and the wide variety of high-quality resources available in each classroom.
Excellent teaching, support and admin staff, great location and very suitable timings for our family. My daughter is thriving and excited to go to school everyday, learning new skills, languages and independence. She looks forward to all the fun events, loves her teachers and friends that she is making there.
Our children have excelled tremendously since attending Goddard, and they gladly walk into their classrooms, proving they feel safe and cared for while there.
Very well run school. Love the curriculum
At our previous childcare facility or daughter lagged behind. Since starting Goddard she has thrived and looks forward to school. We see obvious growth daily. Great curriculum, attentive and caring teachers, love this school!
This is a fantastic facility with a great leadership team.
My son’s teachers are passionate about working with young children. The office staff work hard to support the teachers and answer questions from parents.
Goddard provides a child centered, engaging and fun experience. Our son thrives in the program, is extremely prepared for kindergarten and has a great time while learning. The teachers are skilled at what they do and genuinely care for the students.
Prioritizing Health and Happiness
Explore all the features and programs found at our local School.
Health and Safety
Air Filtration Systems
Air Purifying System
Disinfectant Sprayer
Finger Guards
Gate Alarm
Halo
Key Fobs
Outdoor Security Cameras
Supervised Lobby Entry
Water Filtration System
Zono
Food and Nutrition
Catering
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
On-Site Cook
Order Food
Enrichment and Environment
American Sign Language
Art History
Computers
Dance
Degreed Teachers
Engineering
Handwriting
Imagination Playground
Interactive Whiteboard
Learning Technologies
Literacy Nook
Low Ratios
Microscope(s)
Music Appreciation
Nutrition
Outdoor Classroom
Physical Fitness
Playground(s)
Secondary Languages
Sports & Fitness
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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November 14Scholastic Book FairAll Day -
November 14Pizza Friday!11 AM - 12 PM -
November 17Unit 3 Week 2: What Changes in my World?All Day -
November 18Seasonal SortingAll 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.
NAEYC ACCREDITED
LEVEL 1
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.
October 2023
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January 2030
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.
June 2024
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June 2026
MARYLAND EXCELS
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.
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 2019
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January 2023
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.
ECO-HEALTHY CHILD CARE®
As an Eco-Healthy Child Care® endorsed provider we will create and maintain an early childhood learning environment that is healthy and safe by reducing children’s exposure to toxic chemicals. These changes will immediately benefit the health and well-being of the children within our care. Every child deserves a place that is healthy and safe, start creating a healthier child care environment today!
Discover what makes Goddard extraordinary.