Why is there a waiting list for the NIH-sponsored Child Care Centers?

NIH has over 20,000 employees. The three NIH-sponsored child care centers in Montgomery County, Maryland have a total combined capacity to serve 440 children. Although NIH is working to increase center spaces, the demand will exceed supply for the foreseeable future.

NIH has over 20,000 employees. The three NIH-sponsored child care centers in Montgomery County, Maryland have a total combined capacity to serve 433 children. The number and ages of children in each classroom is determined by the Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care and the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Although NIH is working to increase center spaces, the demand will exceed supply for the foreseeable future.