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AppleTree Early Learning Public Charter School - Southwest

488 Virginia AVE. SW, Washington, DC 200245.0· 8 reviews

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About AppleTree Early Learning Public Charter School - Southwest

AppleTree Early Learning Public Charter School - Southwest is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 61 children, serving preschoolers.

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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 34 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-schoolMeals provided

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
61 children

Hours

Hours

Hours not listed. Call (202) 978-2910 to confirm.
Call to confirmHours it lists: “8:00am - 3:15pm; Before-Care 7:00am - 8:00am; After-Care 3:15pm - 6:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care and before-school care
Daily lifeMeals provided
Licensed capacity61 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for AppleTree Early Learning Public Charter School - Southwest

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Development Center
Capacity
61 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#CDC-102839
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2025: 8 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 34 rules in all · 27 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 8
  • Safety and hazards 7
  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Background checks 2
  • 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. Sep 16, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      139.7

      “Failure to ensure the completion of annual training that maintains and updates the health and safety standards.”
    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

      “Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
    • Records and paperwork

      104.5(d)

      “Failure to provide proof of insurance with reasonable coverage amounts and required coverages”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      131.1

      “Failure to maintain information for each employee.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      122.21

      “Failure to maintain at the Facility a log documenting the use of extermination services.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      174.2

      “Failure of a Licensee to comply with the qualifications of a Group Leader, whose sole responsibility is to supervise an out-of-school-time program group.”
    • Safety and hazards

      122.24

      “Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”
    • Safety and hazards

      122.23

      “Failure to install and maintain an appropriate number of working smoke detectors.”
  2. Feb 25, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      122.18

      “Failure to maintain hot and cold running water under pressure at one hundred degrees Fahrenheit (100°F).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      124.10

      “Failure to ensure that electrical outlets have appropriate child-proof protective outlet covers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 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 26, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      122.21

      “Failure to maintain at the Facility a log documenting the use of extermination services.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025

  3. Aug 28, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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: Oct 21, 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: Oct 22, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      131.1

      “Failure to maintain information for each employee.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      137.1

      “Failure staff to complete a physical examination by a licensed health care practitioner.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      124.5

      “Failure to maintain floors that are free from bare concrete, dampness, splinters, and sliding rugs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      150.6

      “Failure to maintain one (1) transportable first aid kit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2025

    • Background checks

      133.1

      “Failure to comply with the requirements related to criminal background checks for any individual.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      122.6

      “Failure to undergo a fire safety inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024

    • Background checks

      132.2

      “Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2025

    • Other rules

      129.7

      “Failure to provide reports and documents to OSSE upon request.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      124.9

      “Failure to ensure that strings and cords long enough to encircle a child's neck are not accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      124.6

      “Failure to ensure that all floors, walls, and ceilings are in good repair and easy to clean when soiled.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      122.21

      “Failure to maintain at the Facility a log documenting the use of extermination services.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      122.14

      “Failure to ensure that waste receptacles have a hands-free opening mechanism.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2025

  4. Jan 29, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      122.24

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

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 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: Feb 11, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      150.6

      “Failure to maintain one (1) transportable first aid kit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      122.18

      “Failure to maintain hot and cold running water under pressure at one hundred degrees Fahrenheit (100°F).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      122.14

      “Failure to ensure that waste receptacles have a hands-free opening mechanism.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      139.6

      “Failure to ensure that each paid employee of a Facility participate in annual professional development.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      148.2

      “Failure to maintain a complete log of all documented practice evacuation drills for at least five (5) years.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      122.21

      “Failure to maintain at the Facility a log documenting the use of extermination services.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025

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 AppleTree Early Learning Public Charter School - Southwest

Is AppleTree Early Learning Public Charter School - Southwest licensed?

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

When was AppleTree Early Learning Public Charter School - Southwest last inspected?

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2025, with 8 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has AppleTree Early Learning Public Charter School - Southwest had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 34 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 27 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 AppleTree Early Learning Public Charter School - Southwest care for?

61, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

What are AppleTree Early Learning Public Charter School - Southwest's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (202) 978-2910 to confirm.

How much does AppleTree Early Learning Public Charter School - Southwest cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 978-2910 to ask.

What is AppleTree Early Learning Public Charter School - Southwest's phone number?

(202) 978-2910.

Where is AppleTree Early Learning Public Charter School - Southwest?

488 Virginia AVE. SW, Washington, DC 20024. The nearest other daycare we list is HHS/ED Children 's Center by Reggio's Treehouse, 0.2 miles away.

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