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Barbara Chambers Children's Center #3 @Dance Institute
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About Barbara Chambers Children's Center #3 @Dance Institute
Barbara Chambers Children's Center #3 @Dance Institute is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 72 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It describes a Bilingual / immersion approach.
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBilingual program
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 72 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (202) 518-0466 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion (English and Spanish) |
| Licensed capacity | 72 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Barbara Chambers Children's Center #3 @Dance Institute
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Development Center
- Capacity
- 72 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #CDC-910293
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 10, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 28 rules in all · 28 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Safety and hazards 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Transportation 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Jun 10, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
150.4
“Failure to maintain a first aid kit that meets the requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
122.14
“Failure to ensure that waste receptacles have a hands-free opening mechanism.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
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: Jun 12, 2026
150.6
“Failure to maintain one (1) transportable first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
Mar 27, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
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: Apr 3, 2026
145.2
“Failure to store soiled diapers and training pants in designated and labeled containers.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026
Sep 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
125.15
“Failure to ensure that all outdoor play equipment is free of pinch, crush or shear points.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2025
124.8
“Failure to install finger-pinch protection devices.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2025
Feb 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
150.4
“Failure to maintain a first aid kit that meets the requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
150.6
“Failure to maintain one (1) transportable first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
Jul 17, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
122.21
“Failure to maintain at the Facility a log documenting the use of extermination services.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 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: Feb 20, 2025
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 20, 2025
137.1
“Failure staff to complete a physical examination by a licensed health care practitioner.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024
122.24
“Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
130.4
“Failure to maintain and provide the initial and annual health record documentation and information.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
148.10
“Failure to maintain a three (3) day supply of water, staple food, and supplies.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
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: Feb 18, 2025
130.5
“Failure to maintain signed, and dated statement authorizing the Facility to take the child on regularly scheduled outings.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 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: Feb 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 2, 2024
Mar 12, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
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: Sep 4, 2024
122.6
“Failure to undergo a fire safety inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
120.2
“Failure to have a written staffing plan to ensure the required supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024
130.2
“Failure of a Licensee to maintain and provide information on each enrolled child to OSSE.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024
122.24
“Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Barbara Chambers Children's Center #3 @Dance Institute
Is Barbara Chambers Children's Center #3 @Dance Institute licensed?
Yes. Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Barbara Chambers Children's Center #3 @Dance Institute last inspected?
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 10, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Barbara Chambers Children's Center #3 @Dance Institute had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 28 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 Barbara Chambers Children's Center #3 @Dance Institute care for?
72, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
What are Barbara Chambers Children's Center #3 @Dance Institute's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (202) 518-0466 to confirm.
How much does Barbara Chambers Children's Center #3 @Dance Institute cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 518-0466 to ask.
What is Barbara Chambers Children's Center #3 @Dance Institute's phone number?
(202) 518-0466.
Where is Barbara Chambers Children's Center #3 @Dance Institute?
3400 14th ST, NW, Washington, DC 20010.