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DC Childcare

501 E St, SE, Washington, DC 200035.0· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
32
open each week
5 days
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About

About DC Childcare

DC Childcare is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 32 children, serving infants and toddlers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

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

InfantsMeals provided

Ages served: infants and toddlers

From the state license. Ages it lists: infants through three-year-olds
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants and toddlers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
32 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

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants and toddlersFrom the state license. It lists: Infants through three-year-olds
ProgramsInfant care and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Licensed capacity32 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

DC Childcare has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for DC Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Development Center (Restricted)
Capacity
32 children
Ages
Infants and toddlers
License number
#CDC-910142
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 12, 2026: no rules cited

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

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Jun 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 3, 2025Inspection1 rule 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: Jan 22, 2026

  3. May 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

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

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 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: Jun 5, 2025

  4. Dec 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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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FAQ

Questions about DC Childcare

Is DC Childcare licensed?

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

When was DC Childcare last inspected?

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has DC Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 DC Childcare care for?

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

What are DC Childcare's hours?

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

How much does DC Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 590-6914 to ask.

What is DC Childcare's phone number?

(202) 590-6914.

Where is DC Childcare?

501 E St, SE, Washington, DC 20003. The nearest other daycare we list is District Montessori, 0.2 miles away.

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