The Goddard School - Waldorf

Posted: March 8, 2026

Our son started in childcare when he was just 6 weeks old, and The Goddard School of Waldorf became an important part of his early journey. Today, at 19, he is close to completing one of the most demanding elite military training paths in the country. His achievement is his own, but as parents, we truly believe strong beginnings matter.

What I want other families to know is this: investing in a child during the first five years is worth everything. Those early years build the foundation for learning, confidence, social development, and emotional growth. A loving, safe, and consistent environment makes a lasting difference.

We are grateful to Mr. Akhil, Ms. Hasna, the management team, and the faculty for the care, commitment, and consistency they continue to bring to the school. The Goddard School of Waldorf played a meaningful role in our son’s early years, and we would absolutely recommend it to families looking for a strong, nurturing start for their children.

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Our experience at The Goddard School of Waldorf has been wonderful. From day one, the facility has felt warm, welcoming, and incredibly secure with their dual-control entry system. Starting a new daycare can be tough, but the teachers showed so much patience and made the transition incredibly smooth for my child.

The management is exceptional. A huge thank you to Ms. Hasna, Ms. Ryan, Ms. Courtney they are so caring and truly go above and beyond for the kids. I also love the daily updates through the app; getting pictures and detailed reports while I'm at work gives me such peace of mind.

Academically, the F.L.E.X. curriculum is excellent and keeps the kids engaged. As a parent, I’ve also really appreciated that they often keep class sizes smaller than the state-required ratios, allowing for more individualized attention (though I know the teachers work incredibly hard behind the scenes to make that happen!). Highly recommend this Goddard location to any local family looking for quality care

Posted: August 25, 2025

I had a nice time working here over the summer during their summer camp program. I was an assistant teacher for both the Kindergarten and Pre-K 2 class. I aided the teachers with everyday learning tasks and interacted with the students for educational support. All the teachers and directors were polite and helpful to me. The school environment is also engaging, positive, and welcome. I enjoyed seeing all the students participating in the various fun activities the summer camp program offered. I would greatly recommend applying here if you want a place to work over the summer.

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Posted: August 22, 2025

As a mom, I can’t say enough about how thankful I am for The Goddard School of Waldorf. Ms. Hasna has been with Goddard for over a decade, and you can truly feel her experience and heart in everything she does. She, along with Ms. Ryan and Ms. Courtney, have made such a difference for my child and for me as a parent.

They’re approachable, they listen, and they genuinely care not just about the kids, but about the families too. I feel at ease knowing my child is in such loving and capable hands every single day. It doesn’t just feel like dropping off at school, it feels like leaving my child with people I can trust like family.

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Posted: August 20, 2025

As a parent, I couldn’t be happier with the experience my child is having at The Goddard School of Waldorf. The teachers are warm, professional, and truly dedicated to every child’s success. My child feels excited to go to school each day and comes home eager to share what they’ve learned.

What stands out most is the strong focus on both academics and social-emotional growth. The classrooms are safe, engaging, and nurturing, and the staff goes above and beyond to make sure children feel valued and supported. Family engagement is also a big strength—I feel like a partner in my child’s learning journey.

We also appreciate how the school maintains high standards, from curriculum to safety, and provides a caring environment where children can flourish. It’s clear that this isn’t just a school—it’s a community that invests in its students and families.

I highly recommend this school to any parent looking for a place where their child will not only learn but thrive.

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Posted: July 30, 2025

"The Goddard School helped build the man I am today."

Looking back, I can confidently say that the values and foundation I gained at The Goddard School of Waldorf helped shape the course of my life. What began as early childhood education became the cornerstone of my discipline, resilience, and sense of purpose.

From a young age, Goddard instilled in me the importance of responsibility, focus, and character. The structure, the care, and the attention to every child’s development went far beyond what most expect from a preschool. I wasn’t just prepared for school I was prepared for life.

Today, as a man who has faced some of life’s most demanding challenges, I often reflect on those early years. Goddard helped me grow into someone who embraces hardship, leads with integrity, and never gives up.

To the parents reading this: if you're looking for a place that will truly build your child from the inside out, this is it.

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Posted: July 25, 2025

As both a parent and team member at The Goddard School of Waldorf, I can confidently say this school exceeds expectations in every area that matters. The leadership is consistent, caring, and genuinely committed to excellence. From the Infant room all the way through Pre-K, our experience has been filled with warmth, strong communication, and intentional learning.

Teachers here don’t just teach they nurture, engage, and bring out the best in every child. The curriculum is creative and purposeful, supporting both academic and social-emotional growth. I’ve seen firsthand how the environment helps children thrive while giving parents true peace of mind.

This school is more than just a childcare center, it’s a community that welcomes families, celebrates milestones, and truly partners with parents. I’m proud to be part of this school and even prouder to entrust my own child to the same team I work with every day.

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Posted: July 8, 2022

Each day, caring and attentive teachers. I really like how they prepare the children for kindergarten. The structure of the schedule and the topics they cover are exactly what you want for your child to focus in before starting school. Something fun is always happening at The Goddard School!

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The goddard School in Waldorf has excellent leadership, teachers and curriculum!

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Exceptional and memorable positive experience. Is the BEST accrediting program in Waldorf MD area.

Posted: May 10, 2018

The teachers & staff allow the parents to feel their child is well taken care of in addition to learning.

Posted: May 10, 2018

The teacher share with the parents areas to work on.

Posted: May 10, 2018

Teachers show a genuine interest in each child & work with them.

Posted: May 10, 2018

The teacher reinforce good manners and respectful behavior

Posted: May 10, 2018

The communication between the teachers & staff is exceptional

Posted: May 10, 2018

The teacher teach each child based on that child’s level.

Posted: May 10, 2018

We haven’t experienced this at the school

Posted: October 31, 2013

Goddard Exceeded My Expectations and truly helped my children to develop a love for learning! I really appreciate the small things that also developed their self esteem and confidence. My son is now in first grade and is Exceeding Expectations in many areas and Meeting Expectations in every other area. I especially appreciate some of the areas that he is excelling in like Math and Reading. Phenomc Awareness was something that his teachers at Goddard worked with him on to go from Approaching Expectations to Exceeding Expectations. When I see him thinking through math problems, I smile at the techniques and the critical thinking because I know that Ms. April taught him some very effective ways to think through math problems. Both my children learned critical thinking in a fun way, sign language, yoga, how to read and most of all they developed confidence through positive affirmations from the teachers and administrators. Ms. Dawn is very attentive and is fast to address any problems or concerns. I HIGHLY recommend Goddard in Waldorf. My kids are very well prepared and are at the top of their new classes at their new private school. Learn through play has proven very effective there.