The Goddard School of Olney

The Goddard School of Olney, 3421 Morningwood Dr, Olney, MD 20832

mapThe Goddard School of Olney, 3421 Morningwood Dr, Olney, MD 20832

About

The Goddard School of Olney offers activities such as American Sign Language, chess, music appreciation, handwriting, physical fitness, and yoga and mindfulness. Children also have access to playgrounds, including an infant and toddler playground or covered play space for ages 0–30 months, and receive fresh fruit and vegetable snacks. The program includes secondary languages and uses the Wonder of Learning® education program.

• Ages: 0–5 years old
• Schedule: Open Monday–Friday 7:00 am–6:00 pm

The Goddard School of Olney includes features such as outdoor security cameras, finger guards, a gate alarm, and a Halo Non-Biometric Security Scanner. The school offers an infant program for ages 6 weeks to 12 months, a toddler program for ages 12 to 24 months, a Twos classroom for ages 2 to 3 years, a Bridge classroom for ages 2.5 to 3.5 years, a preschool classroom for ages 3 to 4 years, and a Pre-K classroom for ages 4 to 5 years. The program uses an expert curriculum created by early childhood development experts and personalized lesson plans focused on whole-child development. The school is enrolling three-year-olds and is enrolling now for Fall 2026.

Owner Tracy Rana has owned The Goddard School of Olney since 2015 and has over 30 years of experience in sales, marketing, and management, and she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Michigan State University. The Goddard School of Olney has worked with families in Olney, Ashton, Aspen Hill, Brookeville, Derwood, Gaithersburg, Laytonsville, Norbeck, Sandy Spring, Silver Spring, and Rockville since 2015. The school states that the start of a child’s journey matters and that it offers an expert curriculum, experienced teachers, and a nurturing environment to provide a foundation for their growth.

The Goddard School of Olney is proudly accredited by Maryland EXCELS 3 and holds Maryland Accreditation, and The Goddard School is nationally accredited by Cognia®. Parent feedback mentions the curriculum, cleanliness of the building, and care of the staff and teachers, and several parents note that their children are learning a lot and enjoying school in the Twos, Preschool, and Pre-K classrooms. Parents also describe teachers as caring, supportive, and skilled, and mention daily communication and feedback from the school.

Last updated August 1, 2026.

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