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501 E St, SE, Washington, DC
5.0· 8 reviews
District Montessori
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About District Montessori
District Montessori is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 40 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 73 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 40 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (202) 652-0352 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 40 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for District Montessori
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Development Center
- Capacity
- 40 children
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #CDC-102914
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 17, 2026: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 73 rules in all · 73 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 17
- Staff training and qualifications 15
- Records and paperwork 11
- Supervision and ratios 7
- Safety and hazards 7
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Background checks 5
- Food and nutrition 4
- Other rules 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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Jul 17, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026
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: Jul 31, 2026
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026
165.1
“Failure to ensure that a Teacher in a Child Development Center is qualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2026
124.6
“Failure to ensure that all floors, walls, and ceilings are in good repair and easy to clean when soiled.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2026
120.2
“Failure to have a written staffing plan to ensure the required supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2026
124.4
“Failure to ensure that the carpeting in the facility meets requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2026
121.3(a)
“Failure of a Facility to maintain the adult-to-child ratios and group sizes.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2026
152.3
“Failure to ensure that each child shall be immunized before entering the Facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
Jan 9, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
132.2
“Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026
129.4
“Failure to maintain at the Facility premises current liability insurance information and documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026
165.1
“Failure to ensure that a Teacher in a Child Development Center is qualified.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026
126.2
“Failure to ensure that materials, equipment, and supplies accessible to children is age appropriate and safe.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026
124.6
“Failure to ensure that all floors, walls, and ceilings are in good repair and easy to clean when soiled.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 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
133.3
“Failure to submit a request for criminal background checks of current and prospective staff members to OSSE:”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026
Jun 6, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
165.1
“Failure to ensure that a Teacher in a Child Development Center is qualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
122.22
“Failure to install and maintain working carbon monoxide detectors if there is any gas service.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 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 21, 2026
129.2
“Failure to maintain at the Facility the current original version of permits and certificates.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2026
122.13
“Failure to ensure that the Facility is free of moisture, mold, and mildew.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
155.1
“Failure to comply with the District of Columbia Food Code, Title 25-A DCMR.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2026
122.21
“Failure to maintain at the Facility a log documenting the use of extermination services.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
122.23
“Failure to install and maintain an appropriate number of working smoke detectors.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2026
139.4
“Failure to ensure that the critical health and safety training are completed before staff members.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2026
124.6
“Failure to ensure that all floors, walls, and ceilings are in good repair and easy to clean when soiled.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026
Dec 10, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
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: Jan 4, 2026
124.6
“Failure to ensure that all floors, walls, and ceilings are in good repair and easy to clean when soiled.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
131.1
“Failure to maintain information for each employee.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
126.2
“Failure to ensure that materials, equipment, and supplies accessible to children is age appropriate and safe.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
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: Jan 4, 2026
123.4
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
165.1
“Failure to ensure that a Teacher in a Child Development Center is qualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
121.3(a)
“Failure of a Facility to maintain the adult-to-child ratios and group sizes.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
155.1
“Failure to comply with the District of Columbia Food Code, Title 25-A DCMR.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
120.3
“Failure to have a written staffing policy to ensure proper supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025
132.2
“Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
122.6
“Failure to undergo a fire safety inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2025
166.1
“Failure to ensure that an Assistant Teacher in a Child Development Center is qualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
Jun 11, 2024Inspection16 rules cited
165.1
“Failure to ensure that a Teacher in a Child Development Center is qualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
124.6
“Failure to ensure that all floors, walls, and ceilings are in good repair and easy to clean when soiled.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024
136.16
“Failure to conduct a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
148.1
“Failure to conduct practice emergency evacuation and disaster drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
152.6
“Failure to maintain documentation that children have received all required immunizations, health and oral examinations.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
166.1
“Failure to ensure that an Assistant Teacher in a Child Development Center is qualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
122.23
“Failure to install and maintain an appropriate number of working smoke detectors.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
122.22
“Failure to install and maintain working carbon monoxide detectors if there is any gas service.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
131.1
“Failure to maintain information for each employee.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
122.13
“Failure to ensure that the Facility is free of moisture, mold, and mildew.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
126.9
“Failure to remove and repair, or discard all furniture, equipment, and materials.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
122.24
“Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
139.1
“Failure to ensure that each paid employee participate in ongoing professional development.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2026
122.21
“Failure to maintain at the Facility a log documenting the use of extermination services.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
Jan 29, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
155.1
“Failure to comply with the District of Columbia Food Code, Title 25-A DCMR.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
124.6
“Failure to ensure that all floors, walls, and ceilings are in good repair and easy to clean when soiled.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024
128.1
“Failure to immediately notify OSSE of any unusual incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
166.1
“Failure to ensure that an Assistant Teacher in a Child Development Center is qualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
122.18
“Failure to maintain hot and cold running water under pressure at one hundred degrees Fahrenheit (100°F).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
132.2
“Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024
133.3
“Failure to submit a request for criminal background checks of current and prospective staff members to OSSE:”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024
121.3(a)
“Failure of a Facility to maintain the adult-to-child ratios and group sizes.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
121.2
“Failure to ensure minimum adult-to- child ratios are met at all times.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
126.2
“Failure to ensure that materials, equipment, and supplies accessible to children is age appropriate and safe.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024
131.1
“Failure to maintain information for each employee.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
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: Dec 10, 2024
118.1
“Failure to operate a licensed Child Development Facility in accordance with the license regulations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
126.9
“Failure to remove and repair, or discard all furniture, equipment, and materials.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about District Montessori
Is District Montessori licensed?
Yes. Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
When was District Montessori last inspected?
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 17, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has District Montessori had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 73 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 73 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 District Montessori care for?
40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
What are District Montessori's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (202) 652-0352 to confirm.
How much does District Montessori cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 652-0352 to ask.
What is District Montessori's phone number?
(202) 652-0352.
Where is District Montessori?
530 7th ST, SE, Washington, DC 20003. The nearest other daycare we list is DC Childcare, 0.2 miles away.