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NIST Child Care Center

Gaithersburg, MD 208993.7· 11 reviews
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About NIST Child Care Center

NIST Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Gaithersburg, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, drop-in / hourly care and full-time care.

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer camp

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks through 5th grade
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “6:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Infant and Toddler rooms 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks through 5th grade
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, drop-in / hourly care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
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Cost

Tuition and costs

NIST Child Care Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for NIST Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 24, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safety and hazards 1

For comparison: 73% of Maryland daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Mar 24, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)

      “Licensing specialist observed that there was one emergency medication that was missing the parental authorization signature.”
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.16.10.04A

      “Licensing specialist observed a potentially hazardous item stored in an area that was accessible to children. Licensing specialist spoke with the facility about storing potentially hazardous items in a location that is inaccessible to children in care.”
  2. May 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about NIST Child Care Center

Is NIST Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.

When was NIST Child Care Center last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on March 24, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has NIST Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 73% of Maryland daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

What are NIST Child Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does NIST Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (301) 975-2152 to ask.

What is NIST Child Care Center's phone number?

(301) 975-2152.

Where is NIST Child Care Center?

Gaithersburg, MD 20899.

Sources: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care (license and visits).