About NASA Goddard Child Development Center
The NASA Goddard Child Development Center has served children since June 1973 from Building 90 on the Goddard Space Flight Center campus in Greenbelt, with room for 129 children ages 2 to 5. It is licensed by the Maryland State Department of Education as a nonpublic nursery school and is going through renewal of its MSDE and National Association for the Education of Young Children accreditation. Classrooms use a research-based curriculum with Teaching Strategies Gold, and a partnership with NASA supports a program strong in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Learning centers cover blocks, literacy, science, math, art, music and movement. Hours are 7:15 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Friday. Families join an enrollment list, and lapsed offers go to the next family on the waiting list. A 2026 STEAM camp is also offered. Rated 4.4 from 7 Google reviews, 6 of them five stars.
Services and details
Preschool program
YesWaitlist
YesSTEM or STEAM
YesEnrichment programs
YesSummer camp
YesStates an accreditation
Yes
No information yet on pre-K class, infants and toddlers, accepts child care subsidies, tuition listed, early drop-off or late pickup, montessori, reggio Emilia, spanish immersion, meals provided. The website did not say; call and ask.
Contact
- (301) 286-8588
- 8800 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20771
- Website
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Questions parents ask about NASA Goddard Child Development Center
What ages does NASA Goddard Child Development Center serve?
NASA Goddard Child Development Center takes preschool-age children. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.
How much does NASA Goddard Child Development Center cost?
NASA Goddard Child Development Center does not publish its tuition online. Call (301) 286-8588 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.
Does NASA Goddard Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
NASA Goddard Child Development Center has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (301) 286-8588 to ask. Maryland's Child Care Scholarship can only be used at programs that take part in Maryland EXCELS.
Are meals included at NASA Goddard Child Development Center?
NASA Goddard Child Development Center has not said whether meals are included. Ask whether you need to pack lunch and snacks.
Does NASA Goddard Child Development Center run a summer camp?
Yes. NASA Goddard Child Development Center runs a summer camp. Ask about dates, ages and whether current students get first choice of spots.
What teaching approach does NASA Goddard Child Development Center use?
NASA Goddard Child Development Center offers a STEM or STEAM focus and enrichment programs. A visit is the best way to see how that looks in the classroom.
Does NASA Goddard Child Development Center have a waitlist?
Yes. NASA Goddard Child Development Center keeps a waitlist. Ask how long the current wait is for your child's age and how to get on the list.
Is NASA Goddard Child Development Center accredited?
NASA Goddard Child Development Center states an accreditation on its website. Ask the school which organization accredits it and when the accreditation was last renewed.
Is NASA Goddard Child Development Center licensed?
This guide does not check licenses. Look up NASA Goddard Child Development Center on Check Child Care Maryland at checkccmd.org to see its license status, verified complaints and inspection results.
Where is NASA Goddard Child Development Center and how do I contact it?
NASA Goddard Child Development Center is at 8800 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20771. Its phone number is (301) 286-8588. It has a 4.4-star rating from 7 Google reviews.
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