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, we believe where a child starts their journey matters. Proudly serving families in Waldorf, White Plains, La Plata, Accokeek, and surrounding communities since 1999, we provide exceptional early childhood education through our Wonder of Learning® curriculum. Our experienced educators create a safe, nurturing environment where children build confidence, curiosity, school readiness, and a lifelong love of learning. Schedule a tour today!

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.

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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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.

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Serving Waldorf, White Plains, La Plata, and surrounding communities. Schedule a tour and discover Wonder of Learning® today!

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Meet Hasna ONSITE OWNER

Hasna Belayachi is the Onsite Owner of The Goddard School® of Waldorf, bringing more than 20 years of experience in early childhood education and business leadership. A Goddard leader since 2015, she holds a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Infant and Preschool Child Development Associate® (CDA) credentials, and an MSDE Level 4 Director credential. Fluent in four languages, Hasna brings a valuable global perspective to the School community. She is also the proud mother of two U.S. military service members and has been happily married since 1999. "I believe strong leadership begins with service, integrity, and building meaningful relationships. When teachers feel supported, families feel connected, and children feel valued, extraordinary things happen." Hasna is passionate about creating a nurturing environment where every child feels valued and inspired to grow. Her goal is to foster a welcoming School community where excellence thrives

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Classrooms & Programs

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!

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

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

Health and Safety

Air Filtration Systems
Air Purifying System
Disinfectant Sprayer

Finger Guards
Gate Alarm
Non-Biometric Security Scanner
Outdoor Security Cameras
Supervised Lobby Entry
Water Filtration System

Food and Nutrition

Flexible Lunch Options
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language
Art History
Basketball Court

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

What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

I wanted to send a quick note to share a review and express my gratitude. My son started with you a month ago, and I have already seen so much improvement in both his speech and overall learning. Everyone on your team is professional, nice, and always so helpful. We truly appreciate all your hard work and support!

Folashade Dimkpa

(Google Review)

The daily updates of how my child is doing including pictures with each activity ensuring that he’s okay and having a good time.

Emery's Father

Toddler Classroom

The staff believes in my child's potential. This helps shape my son's future. Which is awesome!

Brian 's Mother

Preschool Classroom

We have been in the Goddard family since 2019 and we absolutely love having a place we feel safe entrusting our children’s care and safety at.

Jackson & James's Mother

Goddard Graduate

A great daycare for child development. My toddler started in early fall and I believe his social development, exploration, and curiosity expanded greatly since joining.

Mike Toney

(Google Review)

Overall, I would recommend the school to a friend or family. My child’s providers have all been personable and very welcoming to him. He has blossomed and is growing, excited to see the curriculum advance as he ages.

Jrue's Mother

Preschool Classroom

my experience was amazing definitely would recommend

Kaulity Kollections

(Google Review)

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

Preview the Fun

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

Upcoming Events

October 30

Fall Festival & Parade

3 - 6 PM
November 25

EARLY DISMISSAL 1PM

1 - 6 PM
November 26

Thanksgiving Break

All Day
November 27

Thanksgiving Break

All Day

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Care You Can Trust

The Goddard School of Waldorf 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 ACCREDITATION

MSDE Approved KG

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.

March 2026

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.

May 2026

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.

BEST OF BUSINESSRATE

This award recognizes the best in the area as evaluated and ranked by BusinessRate.

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.

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