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Cedar Tree Academy PCS

701 Howard RD, SE, Washington, DC 20020

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About Cedar Tree Academy PCS

Cedar Tree Academy PCS is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 159 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 48 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
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Licensed capacity
159 children

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AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity159 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Cedar Tree Academy PCS

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Development Center
Capacity
159 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CDC-102949
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 6, 2026: 13 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 48 rules in all · 46 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 10
  • Records and paperwork 10
  • Building, equipment and play areas 9
  • Safety and hazards 7
  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Transportation 2
  • 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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  1. Feb 6, 2026Inspection13 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      139.2

      “Failure to ensure that each staff member shall receive pre-service training in the health and safety standards.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

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

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      120.2

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

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

    • 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: Jun 11, 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 11, 2026

    • Transportation

      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: Jun 11, 2026

    • 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: Feb 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 11, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      122.23

      “Failure to install and maintain an appropriate number of working smoke detectors.”
    • 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: Mar 19, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      122.21

      “Failure to maintain at the Facility a log documenting the use of extermination services.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      152.6

      “Failure to maintain documentation that children have received all required immunizations, health and oral examinations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 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 9, 2026

  2. Jun 3, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      139.10

      “Failure to maintain adequate documentation of each staff member’s completion of the required professional development.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      126.10

      “Failure to ensure that light bulbs are shatter proof or appropriately shielded.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      139.3

      “Failure to ensure that each staff member receive orientation training in the additional health and safety standards.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      148.1

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

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      152.6

      “Failure to maintain documentation that children have received all required immunizations, health and oral examinations.”

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

    • Transportation

      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: Jun 5, 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: Jun 6, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      139.2

      “Failure to ensure that each staff member shall receive pre-service training in the health and safety standards.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025

    • 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: Jun 5, 2025

    • 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 6, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

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

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025

  3. Nov 21, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      122.20

      “Failure to maintain preventative measures to control insects, rodents, and other pests.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 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 12, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      139.3

      “Failure to ensure that each staff member receive orientation training in the additional health and safety standards.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 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 17, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      122.21

      “Failure to maintain at the Facility a log documenting the use of extermination services.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      139.2

      “Failure to ensure that each staff member shall receive pre-service training in the health and safety standards.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025

    • 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: Jan 24, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      148.4

      “Failure to develop and maintain an emergency and disaster plan with established procedures:”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025

  4. Sep 26, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      155.10

  5. Jun 4, 2024Inspection14 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 5, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      127.3

      “Failure to establish and implement written policies and procedures used to govern the operations of the Facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      104.5(e)

      “Failure to obtain a current, valid and notarized building use agreement with required documentation”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      124.10

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

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      122.14

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

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      120.2

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

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      150.6

      “Failure to maintain one (1) transportable first aid kit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      150.4

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

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      103.5(g)

      “Failure to obtain a current, valid and notarized building use agreement with required documentation”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      148.10

      “Failure to maintain a three (3) day supply of water, staple food, and supplies.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      103.5(f)

      “Failure to provide proof of insurance with reasonable coverage amounts and required coverages”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      136.16

      “Failure to conduct a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      144.1

      “Failure to establish and implement a written policy regarding hand washing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      125.13

      “Failure to ensure that all surface areas of equipment are covered in resilient material.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 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 Cedar Tree Academy PCS

Is Cedar Tree Academy PCS licensed?

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

When was Cedar Tree Academy PCS last inspected?

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 6, 2026, with 13 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Cedar Tree Academy PCS had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 48 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 46 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 Cedar Tree Academy PCS care for?

159, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Cedar Tree Academy PCS's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (202) 610-4193 to confirm.

How much does Cedar Tree Academy PCS cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 610-4193 to ask.

What is Cedar Tree Academy PCS's phone number?

(202) 610-4193.

Where is Cedar Tree Academy PCS?

701 Howard RD, SE, Washington, DC 20020. The nearest other daycare we list is Matthews Memorial Baptist CDC, 0.5 miles away.

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