Creative Minds Child Care
1308 Cliffton ST, NW, Washington, DC
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Easter Seals Serving DC/MD/VA is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 96 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 55 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 96 childrenFrom the state license |
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Easter Seals Serving DC/MD/VA has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 18, 2026: 14 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 55 rules in all · 53 corrected
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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137.1
“Failure staff to complete a physical examination by a licensed health care practitioner.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026
132.2
“Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2026
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
122.24
“Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”
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: May 30, 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: May 30, 2026
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: May 28, 2026
122.23
“Failure to install and maintain an appropriate number of working smoke detectors.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 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: May 30, 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 28, 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: May 30, 2026
139.1
“Failure to ensure that each paid employee participate in ongoing professional development.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026
130.4
“Failure to maintain and provide the initial and annual health record documentation and information.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 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: Nov 7, 2025
122.14
“Failure to ensure that waste receptacles have a hands-free opening mechanism.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2025
126.21
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2025
122.6
“Failure to undergo a fire safety inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2026
129.2
“Failure to maintain at the Facility the current original version of permits and certificates.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
126.22
“Failure to ensure that all children one (1) year of age and over wear helmets.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
126.10
“Failure to ensure that light bulbs are shatter proof or appropriately shielded.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2025
123.1
“Failure to provide at least one (1) flush toilet and one (1) sink for every ten (10) children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2025
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: Mar 18, 2025
122.19
“Failure to ensure that the Facility’s premises remain clear of insects, rodents, and other pests.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025
126.9
“Failure to remove and repair, or discard all furniture, equipment, and materials.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
126.9
“Failure to remove and repair, or discard all furniture, equipment, and materials.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
122.21
“Failure to maintain at the Facility a log documenting the use of extermination services.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 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 18, 2024
122.23
“Failure to install and maintain an appropriate number of working smoke detectors.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 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: Jan 24, 2025
132.2
“Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
133.5
“Failure to supervise a staff that has submitted a request for a criminal background check at all times.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024
122.24
“Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
165.1
“Failure to ensure that a Teacher in a Child Development Center is qualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
166.1
“Failure to ensure that an Assistant Teacher in a Child Development Center is qualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 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: Jan 24, 2025
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”
121.8
“Failure to ensure that Child Development Centers have at least two (2) staff members supervising each group at all times. At Child Development Centers serving infants, toddlers, and or preschoolers (or any combination of these), there shall be two Teachers or a Teacher and an Assistant Teacher or aide for each group at all times, except as further specified in this section”
124.5
“Failure to maintain floors that are free from bare concrete, dampness, splinters, and sliding rugs.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
132.2
“Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024
128.1
“Failure to immediately notify OSSE of any unusual incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024
121.8
“Failure to ensure that Child Development Centers have at least two (2) staff members supervising each group.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 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: Jan 24, 2025
152.6
“Failure to maintain documentation that children have received all required immunizations, health and oral examinations.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 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: Apr 4, 2024
131.4
“Failure to maintain at the Facility premises the information for each volunteer.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
165.1
“Failure to ensure that a Teacher in a Child Development Center is qualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
166.1
“Failure to ensure that an Assistant Teacher in a Child Development Center is qualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
131.1
“Failure to maintain information for each employee.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
120.2
“Failure to have a written staffing plan to ensure the required supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
122.14
“Failure to ensure that waste receptacles have a hands-free opening mechanism.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
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FAQ
Yes. Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 18, 2026, with 14 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 55 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 53 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.
96, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Its hours are not listed. Call (387) 443-4104 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (387) 443-4104 to ask.
(387) 443-4104.
2800 13th ST, NW BLDG 202, Washington, DC 20009. The nearest other daycare we list is AppleTree PCS - Columbia Heights, 0.1 miles away.