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CentroNia

1420 Columbia RD, NW, Washington, DC 200094.2· 27 reviews

licensed capacity: 400
open each week: 5 days

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About CentroNia

CentroNia is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 400 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion approach, with after-school care, early head start and infant care.

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 72 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyBilingual program

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

6 wk

6 mo

12 yr

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to age 5

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Type: Child care center
Ages: Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today: Closed today
Licensed capacity: 400 children

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, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to age 5
Programs	After-school care, early head start and infant care
Approach	Bilingual / immersion
Assistance it accepts	Voucher, subsidy, and scholarship acceptance
Licensed capacity	400 childrenFrom the state license

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Tuition and costs

CentroNia has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for CentroNia

License

Status: Licensed and operating
License type: Licensed Child Development Center
Capacity: 400 children
Ages: Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number: #CDC-908601

See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 8, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 8 of 8 visits · 72 rules in all · 69 corrected

Building, equipment and play areas 21
Health, medication and illness 12
Records and paperwork 7
Safety and hazards 7
Staff training and qualifications 6
Background checks 6
Supervision and ratios 6
Safe sleep 3
Food and nutrition 3
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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May 8, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
- Records and paperwork
  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.”
Mar 31, 2026Inspection15 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: Jul 27, 2026
- 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: Jul 29, 2026
- Background checks
  132.2
  “Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026
- Background checks
  133.8
  “Failure to ensure that OSSE reviewed the results of the criminal background and child protection register checks.”
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026
- Building, equipment and play areas
  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: Jul 27, 2026
- Health, medication and illness
  144.1
  “Failure to establish and implement a written policy regarding hand washing.”
  Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
- Safe sleep
  126.16
  “Failure to comply with the additional requirements for cribs.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
- Building, equipment and play areas
  126.2
  “Failure to ensure that materials, equipment, and supplies accessible to children is age appropriate and safe.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
- Records and paperwork
  131.1
  “Failure to maintain information for each employee.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 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: Jul 29, 2026
- Safety and hazards
  124.9
  “Failure to ensure that strings and cords long enough to encircle a child's neck are not accessible to children.”
  Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 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: Apr 7, 2026
- Building, equipment and play areas
  124.5
  “Failure to maintain floors that are free from bare concrete, dampness, splinters, and sliding rugs.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
- Other rules
  120.4
  Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
- Supervision and ratios
  120.2
  “Failure to have a written staffing plan to ensure the required supervision.”
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026
Sep 3, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
- Safety and hazards
  124.10
  “Failure to ensure that electrical outlets have appropriate child-proof protective outlet covers.”
  Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025
- Safe sleep
  126.17
  “Failure to comply with the additional requirements for cots.”
  Correction date in the state record: Nov 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: Sep 23, 2025
- Food and nutrition
  156.2
  “Failure to comply with the requirements concerning infant formula and feeding:”
  Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 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: Nov 5, 2025
- Records and paperwork
  131.5
  “Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
  Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2025
- Building, equipment and play areas
  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: Nov 20, 2025
- Building, equipment and play areas
  126.2
  “Failure to ensure that materials, equipment, and supplies accessible to children is age appropriate and safe.”
  Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025
- Health, medication and illness
  145.1
  “Failure to maintain diaper-changing areas within close proximity of a properly maintained water source.”
  Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 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: Nov 20, 2025
Apr 8, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
- Building, equipment and play areas
  122.18
  “Failure of a Licensee to maintain hot and cold running water under pressure. Hot running water shall be maintained at one hundred degrees Fahrenheit (100°F).”
- Safety and hazards
  124.10
  “Failure to ensure that electrical outlets have appropriate child-proof protective outlet covers.”
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 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: Jun 23, 2025
- Health, medication and illness
  122.14
  “Failure to ensure that waste receptacles have a hands-free opening mechanism.”
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025
- Building, equipment and play areas
  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: Apr 14, 2025
- Building, equipment and play areas
  125.1
  “Failure to maintain outdoor play space.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2025
- Food and nutrition
  155.1
  “Failure to comply with the District of Columbia Food Code, Title 25-A DCMR.”
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 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: Jun 23, 2025
- Health, medication and illness
  145.1
  “Failure to maintain diaper-changing areas within close proximity of a properly maintained water source.”
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
Apr 8, 2025Complaint investigation9 rules cited
- Building, equipment and play areas
  122.18
  “Failure of a Licensee to maintain hot and cold running water under pressure. Hot running water shall be maintained at one hundred degrees Fahrenheit (100°F).”
- Safety and hazards
  124.10
  “Failure to ensure that electrical outlets have appropriate child-proof protective outlet covers.”
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 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: Jun 23, 2025
- Health, medication and illness
  122.14
  “Failure to ensure that waste receptacles have a hands-free opening mechanism.”
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025
- Building, equipment and play areas
  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: Apr 14, 2025
- Building, equipment and play areas
  125.1
  “Failure to maintain outdoor play space.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2025
- Food and nutrition
  155.1
  “Failure to comply with the District of Columbia Food Code, Title 25-A DCMR.”
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 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: Jun 23, 2025
- Health, medication and illness
  145.1
  “Failure to maintain diaper-changing areas within close proximity of a properly maintained water source.”
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
Jul 8, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
- Building, equipment and play areas
  124.2
  “Failure of a Licensee to ensure that the temperature within each room of program space shall be maintained at between sixty-eight degrees Fahrenheit (68°F) and seventy-five degrees Fahrenheit (75°F) from October through March, and between sixty-eight degrees Fahrenheit (68°F) and eighty-two degrees Fahrenheit (82°F) from April through September.”
Jun 20, 2024Inspection18 rules cited
- Building, equipment and play areas
  125.1
  “Failure to maintain outdoor play space.”
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 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: Apr 8, 2025
- Supervision and ratios
  121.8
  “Failure to ensure that Child Development Centers have at least two (2) staff members supervising each group.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 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: Apr 8, 2025
- Building, equipment and play areas
  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: Apr 22, 2025
- Safety and hazards
  122.6
  “Failure to undergo a fire safety inspection.”
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025
- Staff training and qualifications
  174.2
  “Failure of a Licensee to comply with the qualifications of a Group Leader, whose sole responsibility is to supervise an out-of-school-time program group.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
- Background checks
  133.8
  “Failure to ensure that OSSE reviewed the results of the criminal background and child protection register checks.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2024
- Records and paperwork
  131.5
  “Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
- 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: Jun 21, 2024
- Supervision and ratios
  118.1
  “Failure to operate a licensed Child Development Facility in accordance with the license regulations.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2024
- Staff training and qualifications
  166.1
  “Failure to ensure that an Assistant Teacher in a Child Development Center is qualified.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
- Building, equipment and play areas
  124.4
  “Failure to ensure that the carpeting in the facility meets requirements.”
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
- Safe sleep
  126.14
  “Failure to provide each enrolled child in a full-day program with an individual crib, cot, or bed.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
- Building, equipment and play areas
  126.3
  “Failure to ensure that all playthings, equipment, supplies, furnishings, and other materials comply with requirements.”
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
- Food and nutrition
  155.1
  “Failure to comply with the District of Columbia Food Code, Title 25-A DCMR.”
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
- Background checks
  132.2
  “Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
- Records and paperwork
  131.1
  “Failure to maintain information for each employee.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
Jan 11, 2024Inspection18 rules cited
- Supervision and ratios
  121.8
  “Failure to ensure that Child Development Centers have at least two (2) staff members supervising each group.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2024
- Building, equipment and play areas
  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: Jan 30, 2023
- Supervision and ratios
  120.2
  “Failure to have a written staffing plan to ensure the required supervision.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024
- Health, medication and illness
  144.5
  “Failure to ensure that designated hand washing areas are equipped with sinks with running water, soap, single-use paper towels.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2024
- Safety and hazards
  122.22
  “Failure to install and maintain working carbon monoxide detectors if there is any gas service.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 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: Jan 30, 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: Feb 16, 2024
- Health, medication and illness
  145.1
  “Failure to maintain diaper-changing areas within close proximity of a properly maintained water source.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
- 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: Feb 2, 2024
- 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 30, 2024
- Health, medication and illness
  145.6
  “Failure to provide one (1) or more diaper-changing areas.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
- Building, equipment and play areas
  126.2
  “Failure to ensure that materials, equipment, and supplies accessible to children is age appropriate and safe.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
- Background checks
  133.8
  “Failure to ensure that OSSE reviewed the results of the criminal background and child protection register checks.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
- Supervision and ratios
  118.1
  “Failure to operate a licensed Child Development Facility in accordance with the license regulations.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
- Background checks
  133.3
  “Failure to submit a request for criminal background checks of current and prospective staff members to OSSE:”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
- Health, medication and illness
  145.6
  “Failure to provide one (1) or more diaper-changing areas.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
- Building, equipment and play areas
  122.13
  “Failure to ensure that the Facility is free of moisture, mold, and mildew.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
- Safety and hazards
  122.23
  “Failure to install and maintain an appropriate number of working smoke detectors.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 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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FAQ

Questions about CentroNia

Is CentroNia licensed?

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

When was CentroNia last inspected?

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 8, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has CentroNia had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 72 rules across 8 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 69 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 CentroNia care for?

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

What are CentroNia's hours?

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

How much does CentroNia cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 332-4200 to ask.

What is CentroNia's phone number?

(202) 332-4200.

Where is CentroNia?

1420 Columbia RD, NW, Washington, DC 20009. The nearest other daycare we list is Martha's Table Maycroft Early Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.

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