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 (2025-26)
- 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.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
National avg.: 13:1
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 | 192 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
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