The Goddard School of Waldorf
Goddard School of Waldorf, 7005 Saint Florian Dr, Waldorf, MD 20603
About
The Goddard School of Waldorf offers daily activities that include American Sign Language, art history, computers, dance, engineering, handwriting, music appreciation, nutrition, robotics, world cultures, and yoga and mindfulness. Children use learning technologies such as an interactive whiteboard, digital cameras, tablets, a STEAM cart/computer lab, a literacy nook, microscopes, and an Imagination Playground, and they have access to an indoor gym, an outdoor classroom, and playgrounds. The program also offers a private kindergarten and Summer Camp 2026, along with fresh fruit and vegetable snacks and flexible lunch options.
• Ages: 0–6 years old
• Schedule: Open Monday–Friday 6:30 am–6:00 pm
The Goddard School of Waldorf offers programs for infants, toddlers, twos, preschool, pre-K, a bridge classroom, and a kindergarten classroom, covering ages 6 weeks through 6 years. The infant program serves ages 6 weeks to 12 months, the First Steps program serves ages 12–18 months, the toddlers program serves ages 12–24 months, the twos classroom serves ages 2–3 years, the Get Set classroom serves ages 2.5–3 years, the preschool classroom serves ages 3–4 years, the pre-K classroom serves ages 4–5 years, and the bridge and kindergarten classrooms serve ages 5–6 years.
Health and safety features at The Goddard School of Waldorf include air filtration systems, a disinfectant sprayer, finger guards, a gate alarm, a hand scanner, outdoor security cameras, supervised lobby entry, and digital cameras. The school’s mission statement describes a secure, nurturing environment with a research-based curriculum, highly trained teachers, warm and thoughtfully designed classrooms, and daily communication that strengthens the home–school connection, with a focus on whole-child development, nurturing relationships, purposeful play, and meaningful discovery in a safe, diverse learning environment.
On-site owner Hasna Belayachi holds a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education, both Infant and Preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials, and the highest Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Level 4 Director credential, and has more than 20 years of experience in early childhood education. She is fluent in four languages and was born in North Africa. The Goddard School of Waldorf is proudly accredited by Cognia, has been recognized by BusinessRate as “Best of BusinessRate,” has received a Circle of Excellence Award, and is associated with Child Care Aware, which is described as the nation’s most respected hub of information for parents and child care providers and a program of Child Care Aware of America.
Parent feedback includes comments such as “My child has improved significantly since he's been attending the school. Awesome job The Goddard School of Waldorf!” and “Excellent school in our area.” Other parents describe their experience as “amazing definitely would recommend,” say they “absolutely love having a place we feel safe entrusting our children’s care and safety at,” and note that staff have been professional, patient, and welcoming, with constant communication and daily updates. Parents also mention that the school has been of good educational value, that staff are professional and friendly, and that they feel they can go to work peacefully knowing their child is in good hands.
Last updated August 1, 2026.
• Ages: 0–6 years old
• Schedule: Open Monday–Friday 6:30 am–6:00 pm
The Goddard School of Waldorf offers programs for infants, toddlers, twos, preschool, pre-K, a bridge classroom, and a kindergarten classroom, covering ages 6 weeks through 6 years. The infant program serves ages 6 weeks to 12 months, the First Steps program serves ages 12–18 months, the toddlers program serves ages 12–24 months, the twos classroom serves ages 2–3 years, the Get Set classroom serves ages 2.5–3 years, the preschool classroom serves ages 3–4 years, the pre-K classroom serves ages 4–5 years, and the bridge and kindergarten classrooms serve ages 5–6 years.
Health and safety features at The Goddard School of Waldorf include air filtration systems, a disinfectant sprayer, finger guards, a gate alarm, a hand scanner, outdoor security cameras, supervised lobby entry, and digital cameras. The school’s mission statement describes a secure, nurturing environment with a research-based curriculum, highly trained teachers, warm and thoughtfully designed classrooms, and daily communication that strengthens the home–school connection, with a focus on whole-child development, nurturing relationships, purposeful play, and meaningful discovery in a safe, diverse learning environment.
On-site owner Hasna Belayachi holds a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education, both Infant and Preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials, and the highest Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Level 4 Director credential, and has more than 20 years of experience in early childhood education. She is fluent in four languages and was born in North Africa. The Goddard School of Waldorf is proudly accredited by Cognia, has been recognized by BusinessRate as “Best of BusinessRate,” has received a Circle of Excellence Award, and is associated with Child Care Aware, which is described as the nation’s most respected hub of information for parents and child care providers and a program of Child Care Aware of America.
Parent feedback includes comments such as “My child has improved significantly since he's been attending the school. Awesome job The Goddard School of Waldorf!” and “Excellent school in our area.” Other parents describe their experience as “amazing definitely would recommend,” say they “absolutely love having a place we feel safe entrusting our children’s care and safety at,” and note that staff have been professional, patient, and welcoming, with constant communication and daily updates. Parents also mention that the school has been of good educational value, that staff are professional and friendly, and that they feel they can go to work peacefully knowing their child is in good hands.
Last updated August 1, 2026.
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