Montessori 6 weeks - 12 years 30 children

Gaithersburg Golden Gate Daycare #189

5867 Cedar Ln, Mechanicsville, MD 20659

30
Capacity
6 weeks - 12 years
Age range
1:3
State infant ratio
$1,500/mo
Maryland avg infant
License in good standing

License is active in state records at indexing time. Confirm current status directly with the state regulator before enrolling.

About Gaithersburg Golden Gate Daycare #189

Gaithersburg Golden Gate Daycare #189 is a montessori located in Mechanicsville, Maryland (20659). Licensing and inspection records are maintained by the Maryland State Department of Education — Office of Child Care. Licensed capacity is 30 children.

Cost & subsidies in Maryland

Statewide averages: $1,500/month infant, $1,080/month preschool. Most Maryland families qualify for assistance through Maryland Child Care Scholarship Program (CCS) (intake: (877) 227-0125).

Federal options stack on top: Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit (20-35% of up to $6,000), and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap). Verify which assistance programs this provider accepts directly with the center.

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Before you enroll

A few quick checks every parent should do before signing a child-care contract — applies to Gaithersburg Golden Gate Daycare #189 and any other licensed provider:

  • Verify the license is current in the state database (link above) — not expired or under restriction.
  • Tour during operating hours. Observe child-staff interactions in your child's age room.
  • Ask the actual ratio in that room (not center-wide average).
  • Ask about staff turnover in the last 12 months. Under 30% is healthy.
  • Read the parent handbook and contract before signing. Pay attention to illness policy, late-pickup fees, holiday closures, withdrawal terms.
  • Confirm which subsidies and FSA/CDCTC documentation the provider supports.
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Frequently asked questions about Gaithersburg Golden Gate Daycare #189

Is Gaithersburg Golden Gate Daycare #189 licensed?
Yes — Gaithersburg Golden Gate Daycare #189 holds a current Maryland child-care license in our records (status: Active), sourced from Maryland State Department of Education — Office of Child Care. Always confirm current status before enrolling.
What ages does Gaithersburg Golden Gate Daycare #189 accept?
Gaithersburg Golden Gate Daycare #189 serves 6 weeks - 12 years. Confirm current openings for your child's age group by contacting the center directly — infant spots in particular fill fastest.
How much does Gaithersburg Golden Gate Daycare #189 cost?
Centers don't always publish rates publicly. As a benchmark, Maryland averages about $1500/month for infants and $1080/month for preschool. Contact Gaithersburg Golden Gate Daycare #189 for current tuition, and check whether you qualify for subsidies that reduce the cost.
How many children can Gaithersburg Golden Gate Daycare #189 enroll?
Gaithersburg Golden Gate Daycare #189 has a licensed capacity of 30 children. Licensed capacity is the maximum allowed by the state — actual openings vary by age room and current enrollment.

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