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Child's First Step
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About Child's First Step
Child's First Step is a licensed home daycare in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 9 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 9 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (202) 487-7500 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 9 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Child's First Step
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Expanded Child Development Home
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #CDX-102865
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safety and hazards 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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- Jul 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
122.21
“Failure to maintain at the Facility a log documenting the use of extermination services.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2026
120.2
“Failure to have a written staffing plan to ensure the required supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2026
Jun 10, 2025Inspection3 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: Jun 13, 2025
155.1
“Failure to comply with the District of Columbia Food Code, Title 25-A DCMR.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
137.1
“Failure staff to complete a physical examination by a licensed health care practitioner.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2025
- Mar 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
137.1
“Failure staff to complete a physical examination by a licensed health care practitioner.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2024
Apr 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
104.5(a)
“Failure to obtain a Fire Inspection Certificate from FEMS.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Child's First Step
Is Child's First Step licensed?
Yes. Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Child's First Step last inspected?
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Child's First Step had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 6 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.
How many children can Child's First Step care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
What are Child's First Step's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (202) 487-7500 to confirm.
How much does Child's First Step cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 487-7500 to ask.
What is Child's First Step's phone number?
(202) 487-7500.
Where is Child's First Step?
Washington, DC 20012. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.