The Goddard School of

Waldorf

School Phone Number: 301-638-9777

, School Hours: 6:30 am - 6:00 pm

School Address: 7005 Saint Florian Drive, Waldorf, Maryland 20603

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School Highlights

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Private Kindergarten
Outdoor Security Cameras
Yoga & Mindfulness
American Sign Language
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
Disinfectant Sprayer
Summer Camp
World Cultures
Handwriting

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Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Waldorf, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. At The Goddard School® of Waldorf, children thrive in a secure, nurturing environment guided by a research-based curriculum and highly trained teachers who are deeply engaged in each child’s development. Families choose us for our uncompromising safety standards, warm and thoughtfully designed classrooms, and daily communication that strengthens the home–school connection. We deliver the premium early-learning experience parents expect and the developmental outcomes children deserve

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.

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Where Bright Futures Begin

A safe, diverse learning environment where children thrive through nurturing relationships, purposeful play, and meaningful discovery.

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Meet Hasna On-Site Owner

My name is Hasna Belayachi, and I am the Onsite Owner of The Goddard School of Waldorf. With 20+ years in early childhood education and a background in business management, I believe every child deserves a nurturing space to grow. A Goddard leader since 2015, I hold a Bachelor’s in ECE, both Infant and Preschool CDAs, and the highest MSDE Level 4 Director credential. Born in North Africa and fluent in four languages, I bring a global perspective to our learning environment. I am the proud mother of two U.S. military servicemen; raising them with my husband of 25 years is my greatest joy. That same dedication drives my commitment to your children. I love helping students become exactly who they want to be, and my goal is to run a school where excellence is the standard, and every child feels like they belong to a global family

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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.

First Steps

12 - 18 m

We support and encourage children to confidently explore and develop new skills, language and ideas.

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.

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

5 - 6 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.

Kindergarten

5 - 6 yrs

Hands-on learning and a focus on social-emotional development in our Kindergarten classroom will prepare your child for success in first grade and beyond!

Additional Programs Offered

Private Kindergarten

Our private kindergarten program focuses on fun learning experiences that will prepare your children for success in first grade and beyond!
Special Programs

We enhance our play-based curriculum with a range of enrichment programs designed to fit your child’s interests.
Before and After School

Make busy mornings and afternoon commutes a little easier with our before- and after-school program!
School-Age Support Program

Teachers will guide your child through their school’s online curriculum in a safe, healthy and consistent learning environment.

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What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

The Goddard School has exceeded our expectations in child care for our son. We have received excellent customer service from the teachers and administrative staff. Our son enjoys coming to school everyday, learning and loves being around his teachers and friends.

Kaiden's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

The quality of care so far has been excellent. The Goddard School of Waldorf staff has been professional since day one. This is my daughters first time in daycare and her teachers have been amazing. They were very patient and made her feel comfortable so she could be herself. My daughter was adjusted within 3 weeks. The constant communication and daily updates are plus too.

Taylen 's Mother

Twos Classroom

Goddard has helped develop our daughter academically. She's learned so much while in the Pre-K program and is excited about Kindergarten in the fall. The teachers are amazing and truly cares about your child's well-being.

Natalia 's Mother

Kindergarten Classroom

Ms. Ryan, Ms. Collin’s and my son’s teacher Ms Vanessa are great. They are all very attentive to my son Joseph.

Joseph's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Communication has been great with goddard. Ms Ryan, Ms Courtney, and Ms Lydia always keep us informed and the kids live them like family

Warren & Kendall's Mother

Kindergarten Classroom

My son has attended Goddard for about a month now and our experience thus far has been amazing. Ms. Ryan and Ms. Courtney made our transition extremely smooth. They are also always friendly and extremely helpful when answering any questions or concerns. Ms. Cynatra and Ms. Emani are always welcoming with smiles and I am happy to have them as my son’s teachers.

Mason's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

The teachers, and administration up keep - everything is ran extremely well and professional, and the parents are all phenomenal

Kaiden's Mother

Toddler Classroom

Ms. Keana and the rest of the Goddard school have been wonderful. Since we enrolled our daughter in the school, she has come back happier and surprised us with the knowledge she has gained.

Arya's Mother

Pre-K Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

Explore all the features and programs found at The Goddard School of Waldorf.

Health and Safety

Air Filtration Systems
Disinfectant Sprayer
Finger Guards

Gate Alarm
Hand Scanner
Outdoor Security Cameras
Supervised Lobby Entry

Food and Nutrition

Flexible Lunch Options
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language
Art History
Chess

Computers
Dance
Digital Cameras
Engineering
Handwriting
Imagination Playground
Indoor Gym
Interactive Whiteboard
Learning Technologies
Literacy Nook
Low Ratios
Microscope(s)
Music Appreciation
Nutrition
Outdoor Classroom
Physical Fitness
Playground(s)
Robotics
STEAM Cart/Computer Lab
Secondary Languages
Sports & Fitness
Tablets
World Cultures
Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms at The Goddard School of Waldorf.

Upcoming Events

February 23

Mandarin Class

All Day
February 24

Spanish Class

All Day
February 25

Spanish Class

All Day
February 26

Mandarin Class

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.

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.

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 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.

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