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Educare of Washington DC

640 Anacostia Ave, NE, Washington, DC 200194.7· 16 reviews
licensed capacity
175
open each week
5 days

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About Educare of Washington DC

Educare of Washington DC is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 175 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: early head start, head start, pre-k and special-needs / inclusion care. It says it provides meals.

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KMeals provided

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: prenatal to 5 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
175 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Open from 7:00 am – 6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Prenatal to 5 years
ProgramsEarly Head Start, head start, pre-k and special-needs / inclusion care
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Licensed capacity175 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Educare of Washington DC has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Educare of Washington DC

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Development Center
Capacity
175 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#CDC-910085
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 25, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 10 visits · 12 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • 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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  1. Jun 25, 2026Inspection2 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: Jul 13, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      124.8

      “Failure to install finger-pinch protection devices.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026

  2. Feb 25, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      128.1

      “Failure of a Licensee to immediately notify OSSE of any unusual incident that may adversely affect the health, safety, or welfare of any enrolled child or children by submitting a completed OSSE Unusual Incident Report form to OSSE’s Child Care Complaint email address.”
  3. Jan 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 1, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      122.11

  5. Nov 18, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      124.2

      “Failure of a Licensee to ensure that the temperature within each room of program space shall be maintained at between sixty-eight degrees Fahrenheit (68°F) and seventy-five degrees Fahrenheit (75°F) from October through March, and between sixty-eight degrees Fahrenheit (68°F) and eighty-two degrees Fahrenheit (82°F) from April through September.”
  6. Jun 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      124.8

      “Failure to install finger-pinch protection devices.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2025

  7. Feb 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      125.1

      “Failure to maintain outdoor play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024

  9. Apr 23, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      127.1

      “Failure of a Licensee to establish and maintain respectful and professional communication with the parent(s) or guardian(s) of children enrolled.”
    • Records and paperwork

      128.2

      “Failure of a Licensee to provide a copy of the completed Unusual Incident Report form provided to OSSE to the parent(s) or guardian(s) of each child affected by the unusual incident.”
  10. Feb 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 12, 2024

    • Background checks

      132.2

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

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024

    • Background checks

      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: May 1, 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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Questions about Educare of Washington DC

Is Educare of Washington DC licensed?

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

When was Educare of Washington DC last inspected?

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 25, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Educare of Washington DC had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 8 of 10 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 of Washington DC care for?

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

What are Educare of Washington DC's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Educare of Washington DC cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 727-5604 to ask.

What is Educare of Washington DC's phone number?

(202) 727-5604.

Where is Educare of Washington DC?

640 Anacostia Ave, NE, Washington, DC 20019. The nearest other daycare we list is Community Educational Research Group, 0.4 miles away.

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