Friendship Children's Center # 1
5310 43rd St, NW, Washington, DC
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Chevy Chase-Bethesda Community Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 134 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care. It lists yearly tuition from $7,390 to $19,360.
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 15 months to 5 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Curriculum | The Creative Curriculum |
| Enrichment | STEAM weekly science and arts class; weekly Music & Movement class |
| Staff-to-child ratio | 1:3 for Young Toddlers; 1:4 for older 2's; 1:8 for 3's; no more than 1:10 for 4- and 5-year-olds |
| Daily life | Parents pack food; Snacks provided. Extended care: Later Gators extended day 3:00-4:00 PM |
| Licensed capacity | 134 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Chevy Chase-Bethesda Community Children's Center lists yearly tuition from $7,390 to $19,360.
| Yearly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Full Day Tuition, 2.5yrs to 5 years, 2026-2027 school year | $19,255 |
| Full Day Tuition, Flowers & Butterflies (15-26 months), 2026-2027 school year | $19,360 |
| Half Day Tuition, 2.5 yrs-5 years, Five-Day, 2026-2027 school year | $13,195 |
| Half Day Tuition, 2.5 yrs-5 years, Three-Day, 2026-2027 school year | $9,590 |
| Half Day Tuition, 2.5 yrs-5 years, Two-Day, 2026-2027 school year | $7,390 |
| Half Day Tuition, Flowers & Butterflies (15-26 months), Five Day, 2026-2027 school year | $13,495 |
| Half Day Tuition, Flowers & Butterflies (15-26 months), Three-Day, 2026-2027 school year | $9,890 |
| Half Day Tuition, Flowers & Butterflies (15-26 months), Two-Day, 2026-2027 school year | $7,690 |
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 18, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
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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150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
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: Apr 10, 2026
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
104.5(a)
“Failure to obtain a Fire Inspection Certificate from FEMS.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2025
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
125.1
“Failure to maintain outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
104.5(a)
“Failure to obtain a Fire Inspection Certificate from FEMS.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
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FAQ
Yes. Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 18, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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.
134, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Yearly tuition from $7,390 to $19,360, as it lists it.
(202) 966-3299.
5671 Western AVE, NW, Washington, DC 20015. The nearest other daycare we list is Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church Nursery School, 0.1 miles away.