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AppleTree PCS - Columbia Heights

2750 14th ST, NW, Washington, DC 200095.0· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
108
open each week
5 days

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About AppleTree PCS - Columbia Heights

AppleTree PCS - Columbia Heights is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 108 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 32 rules across 5 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
7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
108 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot 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 capacity108 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

AppleTree PCS - Columbia Heights has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for AppleTree PCS - Columbia Heights

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Development Center
Capacity
108 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#CDC-909725
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 3, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 32 rules in all · 32 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 12
  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Mar 3, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      120.2

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

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

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

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026

    • 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: Jun 26, 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: Jun 26, 2026

    • 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 26, 2026

    • 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: Jun 26, 2026

    • 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: Jun 26, 2026

  2. Sep 8, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

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

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 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 9, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      120.2

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

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2025

    • 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: Dec 9, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      129.4

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

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025

    • 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 9, 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: Dec 9, 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: Dec 9, 2025

    • 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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      122.6

      “Failure to undergo a fire safety inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026

    • 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 9, 2025

  3. Apr 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      122.6

      “Failure to undergo a fire safety inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026

  4. Sep 12, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • 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: Jan 20, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

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

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2025

    • 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: Jan 20, 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: Apr 1, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      120.2

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

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 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: Jan 20, 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: Jan 20, 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 20, 2025

  5. Jan 8, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • 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: Feb 6, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      148.1

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

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

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

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 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: Aug 26, 2024

    • 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: Feb 6, 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 AppleTree PCS - Columbia Heights

Is AppleTree PCS - Columbia Heights licensed?

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

When was AppleTree PCS - Columbia Heights last inspected?

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 3, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has AppleTree PCS - Columbia Heights had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 32 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 32 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 PCS - Columbia Heights care for?

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

What are AppleTree PCS - Columbia Heights' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does AppleTree PCS - Columbia Heights cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (771) 210-3999 to ask.

What is AppleTree PCS - Columbia Heights' phone number?

(771) 210-3999.

Where is AppleTree PCS - Columbia Heights?

2750 14th ST, NW, Washington, DC 20009. The nearest other daycare we list is The Clark Inn of Samaritan Inns, Inc Temporary, 0.1 miles away.

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