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Discovery Learning Academy III - Shannon Place
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About Discovery Learning Academy III - Shannon Place
Discovery Learning Academy III - Shannon Place is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 49 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 49 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (202) 276-9059 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 49 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Discovery Learning Academy III - Shannon Place
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Development Center
- Capacity
- 49 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #CDC-103036
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 24, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 22 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Records and paperwork 6
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Transportation 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Background checks 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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Aug 24, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
121.2
“Failure to ensure minimum adult-to-child ratios shall be met at all times, including non-peak hours, during nap or rest periods, and in vehicles during transport”
Aug 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
127.5
“Failure to provide a copy of the Facility's current policies and procedures to parent(s).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2026
Jan 7, 2026Inspection19 rules cited
136.16
“Failure to conduct a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
130.5
“Failure to maintain signed, and dated statement authorizing the Facility to take the child on regularly scheduled outings.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026
127.5
“Failure to provide a copy of the Facility's current policies and procedures to parent(s).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2026
120.2
“Failure to have a written staffing plan to ensure the required supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
139.2
“Failure to ensure that each staff member shall receive pre-service training in the health and safety standards.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
139.10
“Failure to maintain adequate documentation of each staff member’s completion of the required professional development.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
166.1
“Failure to ensure that an Assistant Teacher in a Child Development Center is qualified.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026
130.2
“Failure of a Licensee to maintain and provide information on each enrolled child to OSSE.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026
122.24
“Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026
139.3
“Failure to ensure that each staff member receive orientation training in the additional health and safety standards.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
122.21
“Failure to maintain at the Facility a log documenting the use of extermination services.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
133.8
“Failure to ensure that OSSE reviewed the results of the criminal background and child protection register checks.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
122.20
“Failure to maintain preventative measures to control insects, rodents, and other pests.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026
165.1
“Failure to ensure that a Teacher in a Child Development Center is qualified.”
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: Feb 9, 2026
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: Jun 4, 2026
131.1
“Failure to maintain information for each employee.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2026
152.6
“Failure to maintain documentation that children have received all required immunizations, health and oral examinations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
Sep 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
150.4
“Failure to maintain a first aid kit that meets the requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Discovery Learning Academy III - Shannon Place
Is Discovery Learning Academy III - Shannon Place licensed?
Yes. Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Discovery Learning Academy III - Shannon Place last inspected?
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 24, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Discovery Learning Academy III - Shannon Place had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 Discovery Learning Academy III - Shannon Place care for?
49, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
What are Discovery Learning Academy III - Shannon Place's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (202) 276-9059 to confirm.
How much does Discovery Learning Academy III - Shannon Place cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 276-9059 to ask.
What is Discovery Learning Academy III - Shannon Place's phone number?
(202) 276-9059.
Where is Discovery Learning Academy III - Shannon Place?
2201 Shannon PL, SE, Washington, DC 20020. The nearest other daycare we list is Bethel Christian Fellowship Early Childhood Development Center, 0.1 miles away.