Nist Child Care Center serves 97 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
The student:teacher of Nist Child Care Center is 32:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1983
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
97 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
46%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Nist Child Care Center often compared to?
Nist Child Care Center is often viewed alongside schools like KinderCare on Sioux Lane by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Nist Child Care Center?
The application deadline for Nist Child Care Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Nist Child Care Center vs. KinderCare on Sioux Lane
The nearest high school to Nist Child Care Center is Forbush School At Oakmont Upper School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Martin of Tours School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Goddard School In Gaithersburg (1.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Forbush School At Oakmont Upper School
Special Education School
610 E Diamond Ave Ste E
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 330-4359
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 330-4359
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students
Goddard School In Gaithersburg ![Goddard School In Gaithersburg Photo]( "Goddard School In Gaithersburg Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
900 Wind River Lane
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 208-8787
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 208-8787
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 250 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
115 S Frederick Ave
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 990-2441
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 990-2441
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
KinderCare on Sioux Lane ![KinderCare on Sioux Lane Photo - This is our entrance to our KinderCare. We know this will be a special place for you and your child. We are proud our school has been accredited by NAEYC.]( "KinderCare on Sioux Lane Photo - This is our entrance to our KinderCare. We know this will be a special place for you and your child. We are proud our school has been accredited by NAEYC.")
Daycare / Preschool
18000 Sioux Lane
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 869-1352
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 869-1352
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 2 students
The Foundation School Of Montgomery County
Special Education School
220 Girard St
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 740-7807
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 740-7807
1.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 62 students Avg. class size: 10 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Forbush School At Oakmont Upper School
Special Education School
610 E Diamond Ave Ste E
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 330-4359
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 330-4359
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students
The Foundation School Of Montgomery County
Special Education School
220 Girard St
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 740-7807
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 740-7807
1.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 62 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Marcia D Smith School
Alternative School
9075 Comprint Ct
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 926-2300
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 926-2300
2.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students
9975 Medical Center Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 424-5200
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 424-5200
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 151 students
The Ridge School Of Montgomery County
Special Education School (Seventh Day Adventist)
14901 Broschart Rd
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 251-4624
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 251-4624
3.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
115 S Frederick Ave
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 990-2441
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 990-2441
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Foundation School Of Montgomery County
Special Education School
220 Girard St
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 740-7807
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 740-7807
1.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 62 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Fellowship Christian School ![Fellowship Christian School Photo - A light on a hill...]( "Fellowship Christian School Photo - A light on a hill...")
(Christian)
18901 Waring Station Rd.
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 540-3110
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 540-3110
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 228 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Georgetown Hill Early School
Special Program Emphasis
10001 Apple Ridge Rd
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
(301) 466-0282
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
(301) 466-0282
2.9 miles
Gr: K-1 | 117 students
9975 Medical Center Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 424-5200
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 424-5200
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 151 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Goddard School In Gaithersburg ![Goddard School In Gaithersburg Photo]( "Goddard School In Gaithersburg Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
900 Wind River Lane
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 208-8787
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 208-8787
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 250 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
115 S Frederick Ave
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 990-2441
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 990-2441
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
KinderCare on Sioux Lane ![KinderCare on Sioux Lane Photo - This is our entrance to our KinderCare. We know this will be a special place for you and your child. We are proud our school has been accredited by NAEYC.]( "KinderCare on Sioux Lane Photo - This is our entrance to our KinderCare. We know this will be a special place for you and your child. We are proud our school has been accredited by NAEYC.")
Daycare / Preschool
18000 Sioux Lane
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 869-1352
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 869-1352
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 2 students
9008 Rosemont Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 755-3239
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 755-3239
2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 154 students
Fellowship Christian School ![Fellowship Christian School Photo - A light on a hill...]( "Fellowship Christian School Photo - A light on a hill...")
(Christian)
18901 Waring Station Rd.
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 540-3110
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 540-3110
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 228 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Miles
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Lightridge High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
41025 Collaboration Drive
Aldie, VA 20105
(571) 367-4100
Aldie, VA 20105
(571) 367-4100
9232.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,030 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Willard Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
40915 Braddock Road
Aldie, VA 20105
(571) 367-4040
Aldie, VA 20105
(571) 367-4040
9232.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,684 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Hovatter Elementary School
(Math: 87%)
41135 Collaboration Drive
Aldie, VA 20105
(571) 367-4120
Aldie, VA 20105
(571) 367-4120
9232.9 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 810 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Buffalo Trail Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
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42190 Seven Hills Drive
Aldie, VA 20105
(703) 722-2780
Aldie, VA 20105
(703) 722-2780
9233.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 756 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Goshen Post Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
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24945 Lobo Drive
Aldie, VA 20105
(571) 367-4030
Aldie, VA 20105
(571) 367-4030
9233.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 851 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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