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Barbara Chambers Children's Center #5

1739 7th ST, NW, Washington, DC 20012

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About Barbara Chambers Children's Center #5

Barbara Chambers Children's Center #5 is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 47 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
47 children

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity47 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for Barbara Chambers Children's Center #5

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Development Center
Capacity
47 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#CDC-102847
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 26, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • 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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  1. Jun 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 5, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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 9, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      127.5

      “Failure to provide a copy of the Facility's current policies and procedures to parent(s).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      122.23

      “Failure to install and maintain an appropriate number of working smoke detectors.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026

  3. Jun 10, 2025Inspection2 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: Aug 8, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      165.1

      “Failure to ensure that a Teacher in a Child Development Center is qualified.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025

  4. Jan 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      148.5

      “Failure to review and update the emergency and disaster plan annually.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      122.6

      “Failure to undergo a fire safety inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 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: Jul 18, 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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Is Barbara Chambers Children's Center #5 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 #5 last inspected?

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Barbara Chambers Children's Center #5 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 #5 care for?

47, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Barbara Chambers Children's Center #5's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (202) 808-2607 to confirm.

How much does Barbara Chambers Children's Center #5 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 808-2607 to ask.

What is Barbara Chambers Children's Center #5's phone number?

(202) 808-2607.

Where is Barbara Chambers Children's Center #5?

1739 7th ST, NW, Washington, DC 20012. The nearest other daycare we list is Barbara Chambers Children's Center #2, under 0.1 miles away.

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