The Goddard School of Laurel
The Goddard School of Laurel, 14250 Park Center Dr, Laurel, MD 20707
About
The Goddard School of Laurel offers activities that include American Sign Language, music appreciation, handwriting, engineering, and world cultures. Children use learning technologies such as computers and an interactive whiteboard, and they participate in sports and fitness, physical fitness, yoga and mindfulness, and playground time. The program also includes secondary languages, nutrition, and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks.
• Ages: 0–5 years old
• Schedule: Open Monday–Friday 7:00 am–6:00 pm
• Price: price point is suitable!
The Goddard School of Laurel uses a Wonder of Learning education program and a play-based curriculum that is enhanced with a range of enrichment programs designed to fit each child’s interests. The school uses daily photos and updates and follows rigorous health and safety protocols that include EPA-approved cleaning products, a disinfectant sprayer, a Zono sanitizing system, and a water filtration system. Safety and security measures include a biometric entry device, custom key code entry, a non-biometric security scanner, outdoor security cameras, parking lot bollards, gate alarms, and finger guards.
Programs at The Goddard School of Laurel are offered for infants through kindergarten, and all Goddard Schools are independently owned and operated. One of the owners is Dipti, and a member of the leadership team earned a bachelor’s of science degree from the University of Maryland. The school’s mission states that the start of a child’s journey matters, that every child has a world of extraordinary awaiting them, and that the school aims to lay the foundation for a bright future while inspiring, celebrating, and supporting what makes each child shine.
The Goddard School of Laurel is accredited by Maryland EXCELS and Maryland Accreditation and is nationally accredited by Cognia, which is described as a globally recognized mark of quality that requires schools to meet rigorous standards. The school states that it proudly serves families in Laurel, Burtonsville, Fulton, Beltsville, and surrounding areas, offering high-quality early childhood education and care.
Parent feedback mentions that teachers and administrators care about the children and that children enjoy going to school because it is a great environment. Parents describe the administration as personable and diverse, and teachers and aides as professional. Several parents note that the facility is clean, modern, and up to code and regulations, and one parent highlights the structure and design of the school as remarkable. Families mention that their children are well taken care of, are learning many things, and that speech skills have improved over time. Parents also appreciate the curriculum, activities, and a family-oriented feel, and one parent values the use of the Tadpoles app to see how their child engages with peers and to receive detailed notes about areas such as fine-motor, cognitive, speech, and interaction.
Last updated January 24, 2026.
• Ages: 0–5 years old
• Schedule: Open Monday–Friday 7:00 am–6:00 pm
• Price: price point is suitable!
The Goddard School of Laurel uses a Wonder of Learning education program and a play-based curriculum that is enhanced with a range of enrichment programs designed to fit each child’s interests. The school uses daily photos and updates and follows rigorous health and safety protocols that include EPA-approved cleaning products, a disinfectant sprayer, a Zono sanitizing system, and a water filtration system. Safety and security measures include a biometric entry device, custom key code entry, a non-biometric security scanner, outdoor security cameras, parking lot bollards, gate alarms, and finger guards.
Programs at The Goddard School of Laurel are offered for infants through kindergarten, and all Goddard Schools are independently owned and operated. One of the owners is Dipti, and a member of the leadership team earned a bachelor’s of science degree from the University of Maryland. The school’s mission states that the start of a child’s journey matters, that every child has a world of extraordinary awaiting them, and that the school aims to lay the foundation for a bright future while inspiring, celebrating, and supporting what makes each child shine.
The Goddard School of Laurel is accredited by Maryland EXCELS and Maryland Accreditation and is nationally accredited by Cognia, which is described as a globally recognized mark of quality that requires schools to meet rigorous standards. The school states that it proudly serves families in Laurel, Burtonsville, Fulton, Beltsville, and surrounding areas, offering high-quality early childhood education and care.
Parent feedback mentions that teachers and administrators care about the children and that children enjoy going to school because it is a great environment. Parents describe the administration as personable and diverse, and teachers and aides as professional. Several parents note that the facility is clean, modern, and up to code and regulations, and one parent highlights the structure and design of the school as remarkable. Families mention that their children are well taken care of, are learning many things, and that speech skills have improved over time. Parents also appreciate the curriculum, activities, and a family-oriented feel, and one parent values the use of the Tadpoles app to see how their child engages with peers and to receive detailed notes about areas such as fine-motor, cognitive, speech, and interaction.
Last updated January 24, 2026.
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