CHILD CARE AWARE®
Child Care Aware is the nation's most respected hub of information for parents and child care providers. A program of Child Care Aware of America, Child Care Aware helps families learn more about the elements of quality child care and how to locate programs in their communities. Child Care Aware also provides child care providers with access to resources for their child care programs.
January 2020
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January 2030
NATIONAL EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM ACCREDITATION
The NECPA accreditation program has been carefully crafted to create broad public understanding of the benefits of high quality early childhood care and education. Coupled with this increased understanding is a raised awareness of the professional expertise required to deliver that high quality care and an appreciation of the advantages that children receive from accredited centers and schools.
November 2022
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November 2025
CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE PRESIDENT’S CLUB
The Circle of Excellence President’s Club Award recognizes franchisees that meet the highest standards set by Goddard Systems in the areas of health and safety, curriculum, overall quality, punctual reporting and business operations. Eligibility is limited to franchisees that achieved the highest level of excellence, scoring in the top ten percent in each category.
February 2024
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February 2025
CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE
The Circle of Excellence Award recognizes franchisees for elevating the Goddard School brand, reputation and business performance through outstanding achievements in education and operational delivery. The Circle of Excellence program represents the very best of the system and reflects Goddard’s mission and values.
May 2023
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May 2024
MARYLAND ACCREDITATION
LEVEL 1
Maryland Accreditation is a voluntary process of program assessment that examines all aspects of quality in educational environments for young children including curriculum, interactions between teachers and children, health and safety, family engagement and professional preparation and development of faculty.
April 2022
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April 2024
MARYLAND EXCELS
LEVEL 5
Maryland EXCELS is a voluntary Quality Rating and Improvement System that awards ratings (up to 5 stars) to family providers, center-based and public school child care programs, and school age before and after school programs that meet increasingly higher standards of quality in key areas.
May 2022
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May 2023
CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE FOR OPERATIONS
The Circle of Excellence Award for Operations recognizes Goddard Schools with the highest-rated educational programs and exceptional operational efficiency. Franchisees who earn this award have established a strong management team and cohesive work culture that empowers faculty and staff to execute a high-quality education program that delivers a warm, positive experience for children. Schools that earn this award represent some of the most well-run businesses in our system.
January 2018
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January 2019
CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE
The Circle of Excellence Award recognizes franchisees for elevating the Goddard School brand, reputation and business performance through outstanding achievements in education and operational delivery. The Circle of Excellence program represents the very best of the system and reflects Goddard’s mission and values.
January 2016
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January 2017
MARKET OF EXCELLENCE
The Market of Excellence Award is presented annually and acknowledges a market that has demonstrated the best collaborative effort in representing The Goddard School in their community.
January 2015
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January 2016
LEADERSHIP AWARD
The Leadership Award recognizes the top franchisee or franchisees based on their leadership and their mentoring of fellow franchisees. These franchisees demonstrate an unwavering belief in the Goddard system.
January 2015
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January 2016
CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE PRESIDENT’S CLUB
The Circle of Excellence President’s Club Award recognizes franchisees that meet the highest standards set by Goddard Systems in the areas of health and safety, curriculum, overall quality, punctual reporting and business operations. Eligibility is limited to franchisees that achieved the highest level of excellence, scoring in the top ten percent in each category.
January 2015
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January 2016
CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE PRESIDENT’S CLUB
The Circle of Excellence President’s Club Award recognizes franchisees that meet the highest standards set by Goddard Systems in the areas of health and safety, curriculum, overall quality, punctual reporting and business operations. Eligibility is limited to franchisees that achieved the highest level of excellence, scoring in the top ten percent in each category.
January 2015
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January 2016
HEALTHY HOWARD
The Healthy Howard Healthy Childcare participant recognizes the need and encourages steps to improve the health and wellness of the children they look after.
January 2014
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January 2015
CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE
The Circle of Excellence Award recognizes franchisees for elevating the Goddard School brand, reputation and business performance through outstanding achievements in education and operational delivery. The Circle of Excellence program represents the very best of the system and reflects Goddard’s mission and values.
January 2014
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January 2015
CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE
The Circle of Excellence Award recognizes franchisees for elevating the Goddard School brand, reputation and business performance through outstanding achievements in education and operational delivery. The Circle of Excellence program represents the very best of the system and reflects Goddard’s mission and values.
January 2009
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January 2012
CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE
The Circle of Excellence Award recognizes franchisees for elevating the Goddard School brand, reputation and business performance through outstanding achievements in education and operational delivery. The Circle of Excellence program represents the very best of the system and reflects Goddard’s mission and values.
January 2006
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January 2007