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704 Kennedy ST, NW, Washington, DC
5.0· 11 reviews
Blandi's Child Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 64
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Blandi's Child Learning Center
Blandi's Child Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 64 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care.
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 52 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 64 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | The Creative Curriculum® for Infants, Toddlers & Twos, Third Edition and The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool, Guided Edition |
| Daily life | Parents pack food |
| Assistance it accepts | Child Care Subsidy/Voucher Program (vouchers) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (ClassDojo) |
| More | Founded 2012 |
| Licensed capacity | 64 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Blandi's Child Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Blandi's Child Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Development Center
- Capacity
- 64 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #CDC-910057
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 22, 2026: 15 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 8 visits · 52 rules in all · 41 corrected
- Records and paperwork 16
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Safety and hazards 7
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Background checks 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- 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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Apr 22, 2026Inspection15 rules cited
148.1
“Failure to conduct practice emergency evacuation and disaster drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026
122.24
“Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2026
122.14
“Failure to ensure that waste receptacles have a hands-free opening mechanism.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026
132.2
“Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”
120.2
“Failure to have a written staffing plan to ensure the required supervision.”
130.8
“Failure to maintain and upon request provide to OSSE current records and information related to enrolled children.”
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
104.5(e)
“Failure to obtain a current, valid and notarized building use agreement with required documentation”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
152.1
“Failure to ensure that each child submits to a Facility documentation of a comprehensive physical health examination.”
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 23, 2026
148.4
“Failure to develop and maintain an emergency and disaster plan with established procedures:”
130.2
“Failure of a Licensee to maintain and provide information on each enrolled child to OSSE.”
155.4
“Failure to have at least one (1) staff member present who is certified as a Food Protection Manager.”
104.5(b)
“Failure to obtain a Clean Hands Certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026
Nov 3, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
122.24
“Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
130.2
“Failure of a Licensee to maintain and provide information on each enrolled child to OSSE.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
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 18, 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: Dec 19, 2025
120.2
“Failure to have a written staffing plan to ensure the required supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
Sep 11, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
128.1
“Failure of a Licensee to immediately notify OSSE of any unusual incident that may adversely affect the health, safety, or welfare of any enrolled child or children by submitting a completed OSSE Unusual Incident Report form to OSSE’s Child Care Complaint email address.”
Jul 11, 2025Inspection5 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 8, 2025
132.2
“Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 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 1, 2025
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: Aug 27, 2025
Dec 17, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
122.24
“Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
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: May 21, 2025
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025
120.2
“Failure to have a written staffing plan to ensure the required supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 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: Jan 3, 2025
Nov 7, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
141.4
“Failure of a Licensee to ensure that positive behavior support or discipline shall not include any of the following methods of discipline and the use of any of them by the Licensee, and the staff members, is prohibited: (a) Physical harm, including but not limited to, punching, pinching, shaking, shoving, pushing, spanking, striking, kicking, biting, yanking, strangling, kneeing, poking, or plucking; (b) Fear, shaming, intimidation, or humiliation; (c) Derogatory remarks or profane language; (d) Confinement in a locked room or an enclosed area where a child cannot be seen or supervised by Facility staff; (e) Force feeding against a child’s will; (f) Withholding of food, water, rest, toilet use, outdoor activities, or outdoor play; or (g) Physical or chemical restraints.”
Jul 15, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
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: Sep 9, 2024
122.14
“Failure to ensure that waste receptacles have a hands-free opening mechanism.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024
139.6
“Failure to ensure that each paid employee of a Facility participate in annual professional development.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024
120.2
“Failure to have a written staffing plan to ensure the required supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024
132.2
“Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024
155.3
“Failure to plan and publicly post menus for all foods served.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
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: Sep 30, 2024
122.24
“Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024
Feb 1, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
129.4
“Failure to maintain at the Facility premises current liability insurance information and documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2024
120.2
“Failure to have a written staffing plan to ensure the required supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2024
122.24
“Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 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: May 12, 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: May 12, 2024
130.2
“Failure of a Licensee to maintain and provide information on each enrolled child to OSSE.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2024
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Blandi's Child Learning Center
Is Blandi's Child Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Blandi's Child Learning Center last inspected?
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 22, 2026, with 15 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Blandi's Child Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 52 rules across 8 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 41 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 Blandi's Child Learning Center care for?
64, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
What are Blandi's Child Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Blandi's Child Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 248-6347 to ask.
What is Blandi's Child Learning Center's phone number?
(202) 248-6347.
Where is Blandi's Child Learning Center?
504 Kennedy ST, NW, Washington, DC 20011. The nearest other daycare we list is Children's Hut, under 0.1 miles away.