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School Year Programs
Welcome to the Family!
The Global Children's Center offers before- and after-school care for 13 elementary schools in Montgomery County.
Our program is designed to be a well-balanced experience of recreational and educational activities. Students will enjoy their time with us, and you will appreciate the benefits:
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Tailored Activities: Our clubs and lessons are tailored to meet the interests and needs of our students.
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Homework Help: We offer homework assistance, allowing for more quality family time at home.
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Monthly S.T.E.A.M. Fun: Students can get creative with a new S.T.E.A.M. or seasonal craft each month.
Days of Operation
Global Children’s Center is open Monday–Friday, 6:30 a.m. to school start, and from dismissal until 6:30 p.m., year-round.
We follow the MCPS calendar and close only when school offices are closed for breaks or holidays.
Closed on:
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New Year’s Day
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MLK Jr. Day
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President’s Day
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Good Friday
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Easter Monday
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Memorial Day
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Labor Day
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Thanksgiving & Day After
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Christmas Eve & Day
Learning Environment & Materials
At Global Children’s Center, we believe in creating environments where every child can thrive. Our programs are thoughtfully designed to support each child’s development through age-appropriate activities and materials.
Each day includes a mix of:
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Outdoor play
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Homework and quiet reading time
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Arts & crafts
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Music and dance
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Games and free play
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Clubs and special interest groups
We are inspired by Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences, which recognizes that children learn in different ways. That's why we’ve created “Learning Zones” that support a variety of skills, interests, and intelligences.
Each site features eight dynamic zones, labeled for easy visibility by children and families. These zones appear every morning and afternoon at all of our locations and include:
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STEAM Zone
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Art Zone
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Sports Zone
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Music Zone
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Board Game Zone
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Reading/Library Zone
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Parent’s Zone
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Building Zone
By offering choices and structured freedom, we foster creativity, independence, and joy in learning—every single day.
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Locations
Beall Elementary School
451 Beall Ave
Rockville, MD 20850
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Poolesville Elementary School
19565 Fisher Ave
Poolesville, MD 20837
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William B. Gibbs Jr.
Elementary School
12615 Royal Crown Drive
Germantown, MD 20876
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William B. Gibbs Jr.
Elementary School
12615 Royal Crown Drive
Germantown, MD 20876
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Director: Ikea Williams
East Silver Spring Elementary School
631 Silver Spring Ave
Silver Spring, MD
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Highland
Elementary School
3100 Medway Street
Silver Spring, MD 20902
Viers Mill Elementary School
11711 Joseph Mill Road
Silver Spring, MD
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Gaithersburg
Elementary School
35 North Summit Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Harriet Tubman
Elementary School
400 Victory Farm Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Global
Main Office
12417 Deoudes RD
Boyds​ MD 20841
301-972-5982