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18th Street Early Learning Child Development Center

3414 18th ST, NE, Washington, DC 20018

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About 18th Street Early Learning Child Development Center

18th Street Early Learning Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 27 children, serving infants and toddlers.

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants and toddlers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants and toddlers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
27 children

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants and toddlersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity27 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

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State record

Inspection reports for 18th Street Early Learning Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Development Center
Capacity
27 children
Ages
Infants and toddlers
License number
#CDC-102850
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 18, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 21 rules in all · 18 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 8
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Other rules 1

For comparison: 98% of District of Columbia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 16.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Feb 18, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

      “Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      150.1

      “Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026

  2. Jul 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 19, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      121.2

      “Failure to ensure minimum adult-to-child ratios shall be met at all times, including non-peak hours, during nap or rest periods, and in vehicles during transport”
    • Other rules

      141.5

  4. May 13, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      124.6

      “Failure of a Licensee to ensure that all floors, walls, and ceilings are in good repair and easy to clean when soiled. Only smooth, nonporous surfaces shall be permitted in areas that are likely to be contaminated by body fluids including, without limitation, lavatories and toilets, and areas used for food preparation or consumption or diaper changing”
  5. Jan 2, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

      “Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      130.8

      “Failure to maintain and upon request provide to OSSE current records and information related to enrolled children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      148.1

      “Failure to conduct practice emergency evacuation and disaster drills.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      148.4

      “Failure to develop and maintain an emergency and disaster plan with established procedures:”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      122.24

      “Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      104.5(e)

      “Failure to obtain a current, valid and notarized building use agreement with required documentation”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      150.1

      “Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2025

  6. Jul 31, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      152.1

      “Failure to ensure that each child submits to a Facility documentation of a comprehensive physical health examination.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      120.2

      “Failure to have a written staffing plan to ensure the required supervision.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      130.2

      “Failure of a Licensee to maintain and provide information on each enrolled child to OSSE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      130.8

      “Failure to maintain and upon request provide to OSSE current records and information related to enrolled children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      122.24

      “Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024

  7. Feb 5, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

      “Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      150.1

      “Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      122.24

      “Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      129.4

      “Failure to maintain at the Facility premises current liability insurance information and documentation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2024

Copied from Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about 18th Street Early Learning Child Development Center

Is 18th Street Early Learning Child Development Center licensed?

Yes. Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists it as licensed and operating.

When was 18th Street Early Learning Child Development Center last inspected?

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 18, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has 18th Street Early Learning Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 18 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 98% of District of Columbia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 16. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can 18th Street Early Learning Child Development Center care for?

27, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants and toddlers.

What are 18th Street Early Learning Child Development Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (202) 921-9525 to confirm.

How much does 18th Street Early Learning Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 921-9525 to ask.

What is 18th Street Early Learning Child Development Center's phone number?

(202) 921-9525.

Where is 18th Street Early Learning Child Development Center?

3414 18th ST, NE, Washington, DC 20018. The nearest other daycare we list is Prep Enrichment Center 2, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning (license and visits).