GCDC is licensed and certified by the Maryland State Department of Education as a Nonpublic Nursery School. Currently, GCDC offers one kindergarten classroom, two pre-kindergarten classrooms, three 3-4 year old preschool classrooms and two 2-year old classrooms.
GCDC is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Average class size: 16 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
1973
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
194 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Average Class Size
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Spanish
School Notes
- Open to NASA Goddard Civil Sevants and Contractors.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Nasa Goddard Child Development Center?
The application deadline for Nasa Goddard Child Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
Fantastic school! Knowledgeable and caring teachers and staff have really helped my son blossom in the 2 years he has attended the school. He enjoys spanish and music classes, and I love that they have so many wonderful opportunities to be exposed to science. GCDC is a top rate school. I can't say enough wonderful things about it!
5 4/28/2013
Enroll Today! The educational program offered by GCDC is already amazing, but the staff continues to find ways to improve the offerings providing physical activity, creative play, music and language (Spanish). We have spent time at other centers, and I can attest to the fact that GCDC is superior to the competition. We''ve never been happier.
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