Welcome to NASA Goddard Child Development Center (GCDC)!
At NASA GCDC, our dynamic learning environment allows young children to learn through discovery. Each classroom has a variety of materials arranged throughout twelve learning centers. The centers include but are not limited to dramatic play, blocks, literacy, library, listening station, science, math, sensory, art, technology, media, manipulatives, music, and movement. Our exceptional teachers plan and facilitate a program that offers a balance of both teacher-directed activities and child-inspired activities.
Through our partnership with NASA and strong parent support, we can provide a program that excels in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). NASA GCDC is a real learning community where learning comes to life in a way that’s meaningful to young children.
GSFC established NASA GCDC on the concept that high-quality childcare services should be affordable to all parents. With nearly 50 years of services in the NASA Goddard community, we are committed to satisfying the diverse needs of families within the community.
See for yourself, NASA GCDC is a place of excellence for young children!
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The GCDC Difference
NASA Goddard Child Development Center Opened its Doors in 1973, we have been serving the Goddard and Greenbelt, Maryland Community for NEARLY 50 years of excellence.
Growth Essentials
Our focus on growth and development essentials helps young learners hone valuable life and career skills such as communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking.
Learning Environment
We provide opportunities for fun learning experiences in the classroom and in outdoor learning spaces, that allow your child to learn through experience.
Feed Back
We are committed to providing the best experience for children and their families, and it shows. Read through some of our rave reviews to find out what makes our families so happy!
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