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Dawn To Dusk Child Development Center

657 Lebaum ST. SE, Washington, DC 200323.3· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
48
open each week
5 days

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About Dawn To Dusk Child Development Center

Dawn To Dusk Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 48 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:45 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with pre-k.

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KSTEM / STEAMOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
6:00 AM to 11:45 PM
Licensed capacity
48 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 11:45 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 11:45 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 11:45 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 11:45 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 11:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsPre-K
ApproachSTEM / STEAM
CurriculumCreative Curriculum
EnrichmentSpanish class
StaffPre-K lead and assistant teachers hold credentials, with coursework emphasis in Early Childhood Education
SafetyOutdoor playground
Parent updatesParent app (Teaching Strategies Gold)
Licensed capacity48 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Dawn To Dusk Child Development Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Dawn To Dusk Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Development Center
Capacity
48 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#CDC-909165
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 15, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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  1. Jan 15, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      150.1

      “Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      122.24

      “Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2026

    • 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: Feb 19, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

      “Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 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: Feb 19, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      122.6

      “Failure to undergo a fire safety inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026

  2. Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 26, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • 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: Apr 10, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

      “Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025

    • 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: May 14, 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: Apr 10, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      139.7

      “Failure to ensure the completion of annual training that maintains and updates the health and safety standards.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025

  4. Jul 17, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      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 9, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      122.6

      “Failure to undergo a fire safety inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024

  5. Feb 13, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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: Mar 25, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

      “Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 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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Questions about Dawn To Dusk Child Development Center

Is Dawn To Dusk Child Development Center licensed?

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

When was Dawn To Dusk Child Development Center last inspected?

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 15, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Dawn To Dusk Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Dawn To Dusk Child Development Center care for?

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

What are Dawn To Dusk Child Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:45 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Dawn To Dusk Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 562-6196 to ask.

What is Dawn To Dusk Child Development Center's phone number?

(202) 562-6196.

Where is Dawn To Dusk Child Development Center?

657 Lebaum ST. SE, Washington, DC 20032. The nearest other daycare we list is Dawn To Dusk Child Development Center II, under 0.1 miles away.

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