Skip to content
DaycarePal
Child care center 

Creative Minds Child Care II

1323 E St, SE, Washington, DC 200033.7· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
59
open each week
5 days
Call (202) 621-8621WebsiteDirections

We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.

Own this daycare? Claim it
Licensed by the stateInspection record

About

About Creative Minds Child Care II

Creative Minds Child Care II is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 59 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and preschool. It says it provides meals.

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMeals providedSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 3 months to 8 years old
Ask when you call: rates and current openings.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
59 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:45 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon–Fri, 7:45 AM to 6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 3 months to 8 years old
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based, STEM / STEAM
CurriculumExperience Early Learning Curriculum
EnrichmentDance, music, language, seasonal events (community vendor partnerships)
Staff-to-child ratio4:1 infant ratio
StaffTeaching team holds degrees, credentials, or certifications in Child Development or Early Childhood Education
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Extended care: Earlier drop-off hours may be available
Assistance it acceptsD.C. Child Care Subsidy Program
Parent updatesParent app (parent communication app (name not stated))
Licensed capacity59 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Creative Minds Child Care II has not listed its tuition.

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition.

State record

Inspection reports for Creative Minds Child Care II

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Development Center
Capacity
59 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#CDC-103012
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 20, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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.

Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record

See all 3 visits
  1. Apr 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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: Oct 5, 2025

  3. Mar 19, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      120.2

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

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      123.6

      “Failure to provide at least one (1) changing table for every ten (10) children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      126.1

      “Failure to provide a variety and sufficient quantities of materials, equipment, and supplies for indoor and outdoor activities.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025

    • Other rules

      Rule not named in the record

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      123.3

      “Failure to provide a block or step for a child’s use.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025

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.

Reviews

Parent reviews

No parent reviews yet

If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.

Your rating

Daycares near Creative Minds Child Care II

Daycares in nearby towns

Mount Rainier, MD6 daycares · 4 miBrentwood, MD1 daycare · 4 miNorth Brentwood, MD1 daycare · 4 miHyattsville, MD54 daycares · 5 miChillum, MD1 daycare · 5 miUniversity Park, MD1 daycare · 5 miTakoma Park, MD18 daycares · 5 miArlington, VA139 daycares · 5 mi
All 452 daycares in WashingtonInfant Daycare in WashingtonPreschools & Pre-K in WashingtonAffordable Daycare in WashingtonPart-Time Daycare in WashingtonEarly Morning Daycare in WashingtonAll 452 daycares in District of Columbia

FAQ

Questions about Creative Minds Child Care II

Is Creative Minds Child Care II licensed?

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

When was Creative Minds Child Care II last inspected?

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Creative Minds Child Care II had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Creative Minds Child Care II care for?

59, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Creative Minds Child Care II's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Creative Minds Child Care II cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 621-8621 to ask.

What is Creative Minds Child Care II's phone number?

(202) 621-8621.

Where is Creative Minds Child Care II?

1323 E St, SE, Washington, DC 20003. The nearest other daycare we list is Story Time Kids, 0.1 miles away.

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