Watkins Mill ES - Head Start Program in Gaithersburg, MD

Watkins Mill ES is a federally funded head start program in Gaithersburg, MD (20886). No state quality rating is published for this listing; confirm licensing, services, and availability directly with the provider.

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Contact details

Telephone: 301-840-7181

Street address: 19001 Watkins Mill Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20886

County: Montgomery County

How to verify Watkins Mill ES

These programs are drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS/ACF), which lists program locations and contacts but does not include tuition, enrollment availability, or quality ratings. Before you rely on this listing, confirm licensing, services, eligibility, and cost directly with the provider. For other state-licensed alternatives, use the state licensing directory link below.

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Ownership & operation

Legal name: montgomery_county_maryland_md. Provider type: Head Start. Confirm current ownership and operation with the provider.

About head start programs in Gaithersburg

Head Start and Early Head Start are federally funded programs that combine early education with nutrition, developmental screening, and family support. Programs are generally free for eligible families and prioritize children from low-income households, children in foster care, and children with disabilities.

To compare Head Start programs, confirm eligibility and application steps, and ask about hours, transportation, meals, and how the program coordinates with services your family already uses. Local programs can differ in schedules and offerings. For local alternatives, browse the Head Start Programs directory for Gaithersburg, the Montgomery County head start programs list, or all care types in Gaithersburg.

For context, this directory lists 7 head start programs in Gaithersburg; 29 across Montgomery County; 1 in ZIP 20886.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 20886 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 20886

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Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program Kindercare Germantown, MD 20876 Capacity 91.8 mi Head Start Program McAuliffe ES Germantown, MD 20874 Capacity 202.7 mi Head Start Program Clopper Mill ES Germantown, MD 20874 Capacity 202.9 mi Head Start Program Sally Ride ES Germantown, MD 20876 Capacity 153.0 mi Head Start Program Children's Magnet Montessori Germantown, MD 20874 Capacity 103.7 mi Head Start Program Somo Montessori Germantown, MD 20874 Capacity 104.0 mi Head Start Program Maryvale ES Rockville, MD 20853 Capacity 157.3 mi Head Start Program Twinbrook ES Rockville, MD 20851 Capacity 208.5 mi

Straight-line distances estimated from ZIP-centroid coordinates, not driving distance. Confirm a provider's location directly.

Key facts

Care type	Head Start Program
State quality rating	Not state-rated
Licensed capacity	20
Ownership	—
Provider type	Head Start
Source record ID	hs-03CH013329-13112

Frequently asked questions

Is Watkins Mill ES rated by the state?

No. Watkins Mill ES appears as a federally funded head start program in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF), a source that does not publish state quality ratings, inspection results, or quality measures. Confirm licensing, services, and availability directly with the provider.

Is Watkins Mill ES state-licensed?

This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Watkins Mill ES appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-03CH013329-13112. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.

Where is Watkins Mill ES located?

19001 Watkins Mill Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20886. The provider sits in Montgomery County. Contact phone: 301-840-7181.

Where does this information come from?

This listing is drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) (processing date 2026-10-07). It is not a state quality record. Confirm current details directly with the provider before making care decisions.

How many head start programs are near Gaithersburg?

This directory lists 7 head start programs in Gaithersburg and 29 in Montgomery County, including 1 in ZIP 20886. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:03CH013329). Processing date: 2026-10-07. See the methodology page for normalization details. This profile is informational only and is not a substitute for visiting a provider.

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