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Sandy Ridge Academy

Gaithersburg, MD 208774.9· 36 reviews
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$425

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About Sandy Ridge Academy

Sandy Ridge Academy is a licensed child care center in Gaithersburg, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, preschool and special-needs / inclusion care. It lists monthly tuition from $425 to $1,480.

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 18 months to 12 years (child care)
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “child care 7:30am to 6pm Monday through Friday; nursery school 9 am to 1pm or 9am to 3pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 18 months to 12 years (child care)
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, preschool and special-needs / inclusion care
StaffNursery school teachers have 4 year degrees and are licensed by MSDE as a preschool teacher
Assistance it acceptsChild care subsidy
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Sandy Ridge Academy lists monthly tuition from $425 to $1,480.

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
7:30 am to 5:30 pm, 2 days a week$765
7:30 am to 5:30 pm, 2 days a week, 2 year olds$890
7:30 am to 5:30 pm, 3 days a week$1,020
7:30 am to 5:30 pm, 3 days a week, 2 year olds$1,185
7:30 am to 5:30 pm, 5 days a week$1,290
7:30 am to 5:30 pm, 5 days a week, 2 year olds$1,480
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9:00 am to 1:00 pm, 2 days a week$425
9:00 am to 1:00 pm, 2 days a week, 2 year olds$495
9:00 am to 1:00 pm, 3 days a week$525
9:00 am to 1:00 pm, 3 days a week, 2 year olds$610
9:00 am to 1:00 pm, 5 days a week$720
9:00 am to 1:00 pm, 5 days a week, 2 year olds$830
9:00 am to 3:00 pm, 2 days a week$520
9:00 am to 3:00 pm, 2 days a week, 2 year olds$605
9:00 am to 3:00 pm, 3 days a week$670
9:00 am to 3:00 pm, 3 days a week, 2 year olds$780
9:00 am to 3:00 pm, 5 days a week$1,010
9:00 am to 3:00 pm, 5 days a week, 2 year olds$1,160
Summer Registration Fee (non-refundable)$45
Annual School Year Registration Fee (non-refundable)$100
18 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Sandy Ridge Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 31, 2025: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 2 visits

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. Oct 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 13, 2023InspectionNo 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 Sandy Ridge Academy

Is Sandy Ridge Academy licensed?

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

When was Sandy Ridge Academy last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on October 31, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sandy Ridge Academy had rules cited by the state?

No. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists no cited rules in its 2 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 Sandy Ridge Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sandy Ridge Academy cost?

Monthly tuition from $425 to $1,480, as it lists it.

What is Sandy Ridge Academy's phone number?

(301) 926-2233.

Where is Sandy Ridge Academy?

Gaithersburg, MD 20877.

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