Alphabet - A Child Development Center
1901 C St, SE, Washington, DC
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AppleTree Early Learning PCS - Oklahoma Ave. Campus is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 144 children, serving preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care and before-school care. It says it provides meals.
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 46 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care and before-school care |
| Curriculum | Every Child Ready Curriculum |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Licensed capacity | 144 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
AppleTree Early Learning PCS - Oklahoma Ave. Campus has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 11, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 46 rules in all · 44 corrected
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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130.2
“Failure of a Licensee to maintain and provide information on each enrolled child to OSSE.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026
122.24
“Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026
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: Jun 26, 2026
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: Jun 26, 2026
120.2
“Failure to have a written staffing plan to ensure the required supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026
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”
141.4
“Failure of a Licensee to ensure that positive behavior support or discipline shall not include any of the following methods of discipline and the use of any of them by the Licensee, and the staff members, is prohibited: (a) Physical harm, including but not limited to, punching, pinching, shaking, shoving, pushing, spanking, striking, kicking, biting, yanking, strangling, kneeing, poking, or plucking; (b) Fear, shaming, intimidation, or humiliation; (c) Derogatory remarks or profane language; (d) Confinement in a locked room or an enclosed area where a child cannot be seen or supervised by Facility staff; (e) Force feeding against a child’s will; (f) Withholding of food, water, rest, toilet use, outdoor activities, or outdoor play; or (g) Physical or chemical restraints.”
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: Oct 17, 2025
130.2
“Failure of a Licensee to maintain and provide information on each enrolled child to OSSE.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
125.10
“Failure of a the Director, Caregiver, or Facility staff to conduct a daily inspection of each outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
139.7
“Failure to ensure the completion of annual training that maintains and updates the health and safety standards.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025
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: Oct 20, 2025
120.2
“Failure to have a written staffing plan to ensure the required supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
122.24
“Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
130.2
“Failure of a Licensee to maintain and provide information on each enrolled child to OSSE.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025
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: May 21, 2025
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: May 21, 2025
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
120.2
“Failure to have a written staffing plan to ensure the required supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
122.24
“Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
139.6
“Failure to ensure that each paid employee of a Facility participate in annual professional development.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
130.2
“Failure of a Licensee to maintain and provide information on each enrolled child to OSSE.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024
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: Sep 17, 2024
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
122.24
“Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
120.2
“Failure to have a written staffing plan to ensure the required supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
148.4
“Failure to develop and maintain an emergency and disaster plan with established procedures:”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
148.1
“Failure to conduct practice emergency evacuation and disaster drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024
122.24
“Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
139.6
“Failure to ensure that each paid employee of a Facility participate in annual professional development.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024
120.2
“Failure to have a written staffing plan to ensure the required supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024
155.4
“Failure to have at least one (1) staff member present who is certified as a Food Protection Manager.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
125.10
“Failure of a the Director, Caregiver, or Facility staff to conduct a daily inspection of each outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
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: Aug 13, 2024
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2024
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: Aug 9, 2024
130.2
“Failure of a Licensee to maintain and provide information on each enrolled child to OSSE.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
104.5(e)
“Failure to obtain a current, valid and notarized building use agreement with required documentation”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2024
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FAQ
Yes. Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 11, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 46 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 44 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.
144, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (771) 210-4260 to ask.
(771) 210-4260.
330 21st ST, NE, Washington, DC 20002. The nearest other daycare we list is Friendship Public Charter School @ Blow Pierce Campus, 0.3 miles away.