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Educare DC- IDEA

4501 Lee ST, NE, Washington, DC 20019
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About Educare DC- IDEA

Educare DC- IDEA is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 80 children, serving infants and toddlers.

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants and toddlers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants and toddlers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
80 children

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants and toddlersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity80 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Educare DC- IDEA

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Development Center
Capacity
80 children
Ages
Infants and toddlers
License number
#CDC-102823
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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 16, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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: Sep 4, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      120.2

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

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026

  2. Dec 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      124.8

      “Failure to install finger-pinch protection devices.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2025

  3. Jun 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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: Feb 26, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      155.1

      “Failure to comply with the District of Columbia Food Code, Title 25-A DCMR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025

  5. Jul 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      155.1

      “Failure to comply with the District of Columbia Food Code, Title 25-A DCMR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      124.8

      “Failure to install finger-pinch protection devices.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024

  6. Mar 14, 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 Educare DC- IDEA

Is Educare DC- IDEA licensed?

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

When was Educare DC- IDEA last inspected?

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Educare DC- IDEA had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Educare DC- IDEA care for?

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

What are Educare DC- IDEA's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (202) 738-5034 to confirm.

How much does Educare DC- IDEA cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 738-5034 to ask.

What is Educare DC- IDEA's phone number?

(202) 738-5034.

Where is Educare DC- IDEA?

4501 Lee ST, NE, Washington, DC 20019. The nearest other daycare we list is Lia's Rainbow, 0.3 miles away.

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