Upcounty Early Childhood Center

5.0(4 reviews on Google)

Preschools & Day Care listing in Gaithersburg, MD

About Upcounty Early Childhood Center

Up County Early Childhood Center at Emory Grove is a Montgomery County Public Schools early childhood school that serves Gaithersburg families with Prekindergarten and Head Start classes. Registration information is posted for the 2026 to 2027 school year in English and Spanish. Part-day Head Start classes run 3 hours and 15 minutes, part-day Prekindergarten classes run 2 hours and 30 minutes, and full-day options exist depending on location. The curriculum puts strong emphasis on literacy and mathematics, with age-appropriate science, social studies, art, music, technology and physical education, and it pays attention to the whole child. Families also get a parent encouragement program, a family involvement center and a parent corner. Rated 5.0 from 4 Google reviews, all of them five stars.

Services and details

  • Preschool program

    Yes

  • Pre-K class

    Yes

  • Enrichment programs

    Yes

No information yet on infants and toddlers, accepts child care subsidies, tuition listed, waitlist, early drop-off or late pickup, montessori, reggio Emilia, spanish immersion, sTEM or STEAM, meals provided, summer camp, states an accreditation. The website did not say; call and ask.

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Questions parents ask about Upcounty Early Childhood Center

What ages does Upcounty Early Childhood Center serve?

Upcounty Early Childhood Center takes preschool-age children and a pre-K class. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.

How much does Upcounty Early Childhood Center cost?

Upcounty Early Childhood Center does not publish its tuition online. Call (240) 740-5960 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.

Does Upcounty Early Childhood Center accept child care subsidies?

Upcounty Early Childhood Center has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (240) 740-5960 to ask. Maryland's Child Care Scholarship can only be used at programs that take part in Maryland EXCELS.

Are meals included at Upcounty Early Childhood Center?

Upcounty Early Childhood Center has not said whether meals are included. Ask whether you need to pack lunch and snacks.

What teaching approach does Upcounty Early Childhood Center use?

Upcounty Early Childhood Center offers enrichment programs. A visit is the best way to see how that looks in the classroom.

Is Upcounty Early Childhood Center licensed?

This guide does not check licenses. Look up Upcounty Early Childhood Center on Check Child Care Maryland at checkccmd.org to see its license status, verified complaints and inspection results.

Where is Upcounty Early Childhood Center and how do I contact it?

Upcounty Early Childhood Center is at 18100 Washington Grove Ln, Gaithersburg, MD 20877. Its phone number is (240) 740-5960. It has a 5.0-star rating from 4 Google reviews.

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