Child Care Centers in ZIP 20879 (Gaithersburg, MD)

Within Gaithersburg, MD, ZIP 20879 has 8 licensed child care centers on record.

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Child care centers are licensed programs that care for groups of children in a dedicated facility, usually organized into classrooms by age. States set licensing rules for staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, safety training, and background checks, and many centers also earn voluntary quality ratings.

ZIP 20879 at a glance

This ZIP-level profile spans 8 listed child care centerss in ZIP 20879; 0 of them report a quality rating (0%). No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 7 of these providers report 571 licensed child care spaces in total.

Providers on record	8
With a published overall rating	None published
Average overall rating	Not published
Highest-rated provider	Not published
Ownership mix	Not reported
Licensed capacity (total)	571

Provider-level state licensing data

Provider	Overall	Health insp.	Staffing	QM	Licensed capacity	Ownership
Bright Eyes Child Care Center	Not rated	—	—	—	104	Not reported
ICM Academy	Not rated	—	—	—	15	Not reported
Just Us Kids Child Care Center	Not rated	—	—	—	88	Not reported
Kids Co, Inc. at Strawberry Knoll Elementary School	Not rated	—	—	—	60	Not reported
KidsCo, Inc. at Flower Hill Elementary School	Not rated	—	—	—	60	Not reported
Minds in Motion Child Care	Not rated	—	—	—	84	Not reported
Minds in Motion Child Care	Not rated	—	—	—	160	Not reported
Tophat Early Learning Center	Not rated	—	—	—	—	Not reported

Comparing child care centers in ZIP 20879

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

For families in ZIP 20879, Gaithersburg, MD, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

All child care centers in ZIP 20879

Child Care Center Bright Eyes Child Care Center Gaithersburg, MD 20879 Capacity 104 Child Care Center ICM Academy Gaithersburg, MD 20879 Capacity 15 Child Care Center Just Us Kids Child Care Center Gaithersburg, MD 20879 Capacity 88 Child Care Center Kids Co, Inc. at Strawberry Knoll Elementary School Gaithersburg, MD 20879 Capacity 60 Child Care Center KidsCo, Inc. at Flower Hill Elementary School Gaithersburg, MD 20879 Capacity 60 Child Care Center Minds in Motion Child Care Gaithersburg, MD 20879 Capacity 84 Child Care Center Minds in Motion Child Care Gaithersburg, MD 20879 Capacity 160 Child Care Center Tophat Early Learning Center Gaithersburg, MD 20879

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Frequently asked questions

Where does this information come from?

All figures come from public state datasets (state child care licensing records and registries; processing date 2026-10-07). Verify current details with the provider before making care decisions.

How do I choose a child care center in ZIP 20879?

To compare child care centers, check the licensing record and inspection history, ask about staff-to-child ratios and caregiver turnover, and look at how the day is structured. A visit tells you more than any single score.

What other ZIP codes near Gaithersburg have child care centers?

Child Care Centers are also listed in 5 neighboring ZIP codes in Gaithersburg. Use the cards on this page to open each ZIP directory.

How many child care centers in ZIP 20879 have a published rating?

None of the child care centers currently listed in ZIP 20879 have a published state quality rating in this data.

Who owns the child care centers in ZIP 20879?

Ownership is not reported for the child care centers currently listed in ZIP 20879.

What is the average quality rating for child care centers in ZIP 20879?

The state does not publish quality ratings for the child care centers currently listed in ZIP 20879. Inspection and quality information is still available for each provider.

Data & methodology

Data source: public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries (processing date 2026-10-07). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.

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