The Goddard School in Hampstead MD

The Goddard School Bare Hills

The Goddard School Bare Hills is a year-round center. We are open from 7:00am until 6:00pm and care for children as young as 6 weeks through 5 years... old, including children with special needs. We offer both full time and part time child care. We provide snacks and offer a peanut and tree-nut free environment. At a minimum, our teachers have an Associate's degree. To learn more, please call us or send us an email. Please be sure to mention that you found us on CareLuLu. Our approach is based on widely accepted childhood development and brain-based learning research that clearly indicates the deepest, most genuine learning occurs for children through play and fun activities. We foster the cognitive and social development of each child through fun activities that are lovingly guided by highly trained teachers. Learning Through Play: The Goddard School’s F.L.EX.® Learning Program provides the optimal environment for your child’s social and academic development. This program is based on academic research that states children experience the deepest, most genuine learning when they are having fun. The program focuses on academic, social, creative and child-centered development to provide a well-rounded experience and ensure children become confident, joyful and fully prepared students. -Offering a wide range of enriching activities to meet the individual needs of each child -Focusing on building each child's emotional, social, cognitive and physical skills -Offering multi-cultural and developmentally appropriate materials and equipment -Complying with Quality Assurance Reviews and parent surveys conducted by GSI -Supporting the professional development of teachers through early childhood education training -Offering open communication with families in an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect The Goddard School’s curriculum focuses on the following Learning Domains, ensuring your child develops the 4Cs—communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity—leading to learning independence and school readiness for your child.