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Appletree Early Learning Public Charter School - Waterfront Station

330 Maple DR. SW, Washington, DC 200245.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days

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About Appletree Early Learning Public Charter School - Waterfront Station

Appletree Early Learning Public Charter School - Waterfront Station is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 3 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Hours: 8:00am - 3:15pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care and before-school care
CurriculumEvery Child Ready Curriculum
Daily lifeMeals provided
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license
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Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Appletree Early Learning Public Charter School - Waterfront Station

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Development Center
Capacity
100 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#CDC-102984
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 25, 2026: 13 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 19 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Supervision and ratios 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 25, 2026Inspection13 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      120.2

      “Failure to have a written staffing plan to ensure the required supervision.”
    • Records and paperwork

      130.8

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

      148.2

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

      122.24

      “Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      139.7

      “Failure to ensure the completion of annual training that maintains and updates the health and safety standards.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      137.1

      “Failure staff to complete a physical examination by a licensed health care practitioner.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      125.10

      “Failure of a the Director, Caregiver, or Facility staff to conduct a daily inspection of each outdoor play space.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      122.14

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

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      122.23

      “Failure to install and maintain an appropriate number of working smoke detectors.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      122.21

      “Failure to maintain at the Facility a log documenting the use of extermination services.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      130.4

      “Failure to maintain and provide the initial and annual health record documentation and information.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      150.1

      “Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      152.1

      “Failure to ensure that each child submits to a Facility documentation of a comprehensive physical health examination.”
  2. Sep 30, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      122.6

      “Failure to undergo a fire safety inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      129.4

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

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2026

  3. Nov 15, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      124.10

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

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 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: Jun 5, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      150.4

      “Failure to maintain a first aid kit that meets the requirements.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 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 - Waterfront Station

Is Appletree Early Learning Public Charter School - Waterfront Station 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 - Waterfront Station last inspected?

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 25, 2026, with 13 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Appletree Early Learning Public Charter School - Waterfront Station had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 - Waterfront Station care for?

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

What are Appletree Early Learning Public Charter School - Waterfront Station's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Appletree Early Learning Public Charter School - Waterfront Station cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 988-3780 to ask.

What is Appletree Early Learning Public Charter School - Waterfront Station's phone number?

(202) 988-3780.

Where is Appletree Early Learning Public Charter School - Waterfront Station?

330 Maple DR. SW, Washington, DC 20024.

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