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DCJCC Preschool

1529 16th ST, NW, Washington, DC 20036

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About DCJCC Preschool

DCJCC Preschool is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 136 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
136 children

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AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity136 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for DCJCC Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Development Center
Capacity
136 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#CDC-908815
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 27, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Background checks 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • 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. Jul 27, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      104.5(e)

      “Failure to obtain a current, valid and notarized building use agreement with required documentation”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 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: Jul 27, 2026

    • Background checks

      132.2

      “Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 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: Jul 27, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      150.1

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

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026

  2. Mar 4, 2026Inspection1 rule 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: Apr 20, 2026

  3. Sep 8, 2025Inspection1 rule 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: Nov 25, 2025

  4. Apr 24, 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: May 15, 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: May 5, 2025

    • Background checks

      132.2

      “Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      130.8

      “Failure to maintain and upon request provide to OSSE current records and information related to enrolled children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

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

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025

  5. Sep 5, 2024Inspection5 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, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      139.6

      “Failure to ensure that each paid employee of a Facility participate in annual professional development.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025

    • Background checks

      132.2

      “Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      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: Nov 12, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

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

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025

  6. Mar 13, 2024Inspection7 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: Sep 4, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      120.2

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

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      130.8

      “Failure to maintain and upon request provide to OSSE current records and information related to enrolled children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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: Sep 5, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      122.24

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

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

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

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      150.1

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

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 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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Is DCJCC Preschool licensed?

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

When was DCJCC Preschool last inspected?

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 27, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has DCJCC Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 DCJCC Preschool care for?

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

What are DCJCC Preschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (202) 777-3256 to confirm.

How much does DCJCC Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 777-3256 to ask.

What is DCJCC Preschool's phone number?

(202) 777-3256.

Where is DCJCC Preschool?

1529 16th ST, NW, Washington, DC 20036. The nearest other daycare we list is Edward C. Mazique Parent Child Center, Inc @ the Ruth E. Rucker Bld., 0.4 miles away.

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