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Curious Explorers Home #1
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About Curious Explorers Home #1
Curious Explorers Home #1 is a licensed home daycare in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 9 children, serving infants and toddlers.
It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool. 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer camp
Ages served: infants and toddlers
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants and toddlers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 9 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (202) 397-5483 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants and toddlersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Curriculum | The Creative Curriculum for Preschool |
| Licensed capacity | 9 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Curious Explorers Home #1 has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Curious Explorers Home #1
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Expanded Child Development Home
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Infants and toddlers
- License number
- #CDX-102997
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 19, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Records and paperwork 6
- Safety and hazards 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Food and nutrition 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 19, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
152.6
“Failure to maintain documentation that children have received all required immunizations, health and oral examinations.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026
155.4
“Failure to have at least one (1) staff member present who is certified as a Food Protection Manager.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026
130.1
“Failure to maintain a record for each enrolled child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026
122.24
“Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026
122.21
“Failure to maintain at the Facility a log documenting the use of extermination services.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026
Nov 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025
May 13, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
122.21
“Failure to maintain at the Facility a log documenting the use of extermination services.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025
122.24
“Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025
122.22
“Failure to install and maintain working carbon monoxide detectors if there is any gas service.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025
Nov 1, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
103.5(f)
“Failure to provide proof of insurance with reasonable coverage amounts and required coverages”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
103.5(g)
“Failure to obtain a current, valid and notarized building use agreement with required documentation”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Curious Explorers Home #1
Is Curious Explorers Home #1 licensed?
Yes. Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Curious Explorers Home #1 last inspected?
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 19, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Curious Explorers Home #1 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Curious Explorers Home #1 care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants and toddlers.
What are Curious Explorers Home #1's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (202) 397-5483 to confirm.
How much does Curious Explorers Home #1 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 397-5483 to ask.
What is Curious Explorers Home #1's phone number?
(202) 397-5483.
Where is Curious Explorers Home #1?
Washington, DC 20011. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.