Hope Grows Child Development Center #1

3.7(41 reviews on Google)

Preschools & Day Care listing in Gaithersburg, MD

About Hope Grows Child Development Center #1

Hope Grows Child Development Center #1 belongs to a group of centers in Gaithersburg and Germantown, with locations at Lost Knife, Century Blvd and Frederick Road. The centers care for infants through pre-kindergarten and school age children, with infant, toddler, two's, transition preschool and pre-kindergarten expansion programs plus a summer camp. The curriculum is the Creative Curriculum from Teaching Strategies, with play based and emergent approaches guided by NAEYC standards. Maryland EXCELS has awarded the program level 5, and all three centers are accredited by the Maryland State Department of Education and nationally. A dedicated subsidies section is there for families using child care assistance. Rated 3.7 from 41 Google reviews, 28 of them five stars and 13 one star.

What reviewers mention: caring staff (5), disability (4), child safety (3), safe environment (3), compassion (3), trusted childcare (2), caregivers (2), child growth (2), cleanliness (2), expelled (2)

Services and details

  • Preschool program

    Yes
  • Pre-K class

    Yes
  • Infants and toddlers

    Yes
  • Accepts child care subsidies

    Yes
  • Summer camp

    Yes
  • States an accreditation

    Yes

No information yet on tuition listed, waitlist, early drop-off or late pickup, montessori, reggio Emilia, spanish immersion, sTEM or STEAM, enrichment programs, meals provided. The website did not say; call and ask.

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Questions parents ask about Hope Grows Child Development Center #1

What ages does Hope Grows Child Development Center #1 serve?

Hope Grows Child Development Center #1 takes infants and toddlers, preschool-age children and a pre-K class. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.

How much does Hope Grows Child Development Center #1 cost?

Hope Grows Child Development Center #1 does not publish its tuition online. Call (301) 990-3170 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.

Does Hope Grows Child Development Center #1 accept child care subsidies?

Yes. Hope Grows Child Development Center #1 says it accepts child care subsidies or certificates. Maryland's Child Care Scholarship Program, run by the Maryland State Department of Education, helps eligible families who work, study or train pay for care at programs that take part in Maryland EXCELS. New applications have been under a freeze with a waitlist since May 2025. Confirm your eligibility and the school's participation before you enroll.

Are meals included at Hope Grows Child Development Center #1?

Hope Grows Child Development Center #1 has not said whether meals are included. Ask whether you need to pack lunch and snacks.

Does Hope Grows Child Development Center #1 run a summer camp?

Yes. Hope Grows Child Development Center #1 runs a summer camp. Ask about dates, ages and whether current students get first choice of spots.

Is Hope Grows Child Development Center #1 accredited?

Hope Grows Child Development Center #1 states an accreditation on its website. Ask the school which organization accredits it and when the accreditation was last renewed.

Is Hope Grows Child Development Center #1 licensed?

This guide does not check licenses. Look up Hope Grows Child Development Center #1 on Check Child Care Maryland at checkccmd.org to see its license status, verified complaints and inspection results.

Where is Hope Grows Child Development Center #1 and how do I contact it?

Hope Grows Child Development Center #1 is at 9845 Lost Knife Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20886. Its phone number is (301) 990-3170. It has a 3.7-star rating from 41 Google reviews.

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