Nist Child Care Center
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Gaithersburg, MD
100 Bureau Dr, Bldg 320, Gaithersburg, MD 20899
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- The largest preschool in Gaithersburg
- Serving families in Gaithersburg since at least 2011
Nist Child Care Center is an early childhood program in Gaithersburg, Maryland, for students from pre-K through kindergarten. It has about 12 students and around 12 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 33% since 2011–12. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 185 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–K
- Students
- 12
- Teachers
- 1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 6 girls, 6 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Early childhood program
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 185 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 61% of preschool programs in Maryland.
- Compared with 87 preschool programs in Maryland.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
Help paying tuition in Maryland
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Nist Child Care Center whether it takes part.
- BOOST Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Nist Child Care Center
What grades does Nist Child Care Center serve?
Nist Child Care Center serves grades Pre-K–K.
How many students attend Nist Child Care Center?
About 12 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Nist Child Care Center?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Maryland has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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