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The Goddard School

3825 Carriage Hill Drive Frederick, MD 21704

Tel: (240) 699-0006

www.goddardschool.com

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 198 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 198 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children
Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS)

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

2009

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

198 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Rates vary per age group and schedule (birth-6 years of age) and before/after school options

Summer Program Cost Notes

Rates vary per age group and schedule (birth-6 years of age) and before/after school options

Admissions Director

Juline McLean

Admissions Associate

Heather Nishan

Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

BasketballDance

SoccerSquash

TennisUltimate Frisbee

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Arts and Music Programs:

Dance ClassesYoga

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Soccer Shots

School Notes

2018 National Teaching Team of the Year Awarded
At the Goddard School of Urbana, we are dedicated to fostering a fun, nurturing and enriching environment for both children and parents. Our educated and professional team provide every child with a superior educational experience. The knowledge gained will give your child unlimited lifelong opportunities.
The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children from six weeks to six years old have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life.
Our M.S.D.E Accredited program will prepare your children for all of the opportunities to come.
Talented teachers collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident and joyful learners. The Goddard School's AdvancED and Middle States-accredited F.L.EX. Learning Program reaches more than 45,000 students in almost 500 Goddard Schools in 35 states.
The Goddard School's comprehensive play-based curriculum, developed with early childhood education experts, provides the best childhood preparation for social and academic success.
To learn more about The Goddard School, please visit www.goddardschool.com.
Learning for fun.
Learning for life.

School-ready: By going above and beyond any state and local education requirements, Goddard School teachers help students become academically proficient and ready for elementary school. When your child`s first-grade teacher asks a question, your child will be better prepared to answer it;
Career-ready: Learning through experience promotes the development of communication, collaboration, creativity and critical-thinking skills. Companies look for these skills in the workforce, so developing those skills early on helps prepare children for success later in life;
Life-ready: Encouraging children to discover and explore their interests empowers them to become happy, confident, self-aware, empathetic and self-directed with a lifelong love of learning. Whether your child has an interest in astronomy, writing, cooking or another subject, he or she should develop the drive to independently seek out information to fulfill that curiosity.
STEAM learning (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) has become a vital part of early childhood education because these subjects help prepare children for life in the 21st century. STEAM-related jobs are included in the fastest-growing industries in the U.S. economy (Baird-Remba, Guey & Lubin, 2013).
The number of STEAM-related jobs is expected to increase by the time your children grow up and join the workforce.We introduce STEAM early on to help children develop an interest in and passion for these subjects, which may encourage them to pursue STEAM-related careers. STEAM learning also helps children develop communication, collaboration, creativity and critical-thinking skills, which are valuable in any career path.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Goddard School offer a summer program?

Yes, The Goddard School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does The Goddard School offer?

The Goddard School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Dance, Soccer, Squash, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball.

When is the application deadline for The Goddard School?

The application deadline for The Goddard School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Frederick County, MD is $12,308 for elementary schools and $15,840 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Frederick County, MD is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).