About NIST Child Care Center
NIST Child Care Center sits at 100 Bureau Drive in Gaithersburg and runs infant, toddler, two's preschool and three's Pre-K rooms, plus a kindergarten. The program is open 6:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with the infant and toddler rooms running 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Teaching follows the Creative Curriculum from Teaching Strategies, and the center holds NAEYC accreditation and takes part in Maryland EXCELS, the state quality rating system. It joins the Child and Adult Care Food Program, so meals and snacks follow federal nutrition guidelines. It offers a subsidies page, tuition rates and scholarship information, and summer camp and before and after school care for eligible families. Rated 3.7 from 11 Google reviews, 7 of them five stars and 3 one star.
Services and details
Preschool program
YesPre-K class
YesInfants and toddlers
YesAccepts child care subsidies
YesEarly drop-off or late pickup
YesMeals provided
YesSummer camp
YesStates an accreditation
Yes
No information yet on tuition listed, waitlist, montessori, reggio Emilia, spanish immersion, sTEM or STEAM, enrichment programs. The website did not say; call and ask.
Contact
- (301) 975-2152
- 100 Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20899
- Website
- View on Google Maps
Questions parents ask about NIST Child Care Center
What ages does NIST Child Care Center serve?
NIST Child Care Center 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 NIST Child Care Center cost?
NIST Child Care Center does not publish its tuition online. Call (301) 975-2152 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.
Does NIST Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. NIST Child Care Center 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.
What are NIST Child Care Center's hours?
NIST Child Care Center offers early drop-off or late pickup.
Are meals included at NIST Child Care Center?
Yes. NIST Child Care Center provides meals or snacks.
Does NIST Child Care Center run a summer camp?
Yes. NIST Child Care Center runs a summer camp. Ask about dates, ages and whether current students get first choice of spots.
Is NIST Child Care Center accredited?
NIST Child Care Center states an accreditation on its website. Ask the school which organization accredits it and when the accreditation was last renewed.
Is NIST Child Care Center licensed?
This guide does not check licenses. Look up NIST Child Care Center on Check Child Care Maryland at checkccmd.org to see its license status, verified complaints and inspection results.
Where is NIST Child Care Center and how do I contact it?
NIST Child Care Center is at 100 Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20899. Its phone number is (301) 975-2152. It has a 3.7-star rating from 11 Google reviews.
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