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Elsa Gaiem
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About Elsa Gaiem
Elsa Gaiem is a licensed home daycare in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 9 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 9 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (202) 986-8948 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 9 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Elsa Gaiem
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Expanded Child Development Home
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #CDX-102668
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 22, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected
- Records and paperwork 6
- Background checks 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- 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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May 22, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
130.1
“Failure to maintain a record for each enrolled child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026
132.2
“Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 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: Jul 20, 2026
Dec 19, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
122.21
“Failure to maintain at the Facility a log documenting the use of extermination services.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026
130.1
“Failure to maintain a record for each enrolled child.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026
122.23
“Failure to install and maintain an appropriate number of working smoke detectors.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026
129.4
“Failure to maintain at the Facility premises current liability insurance information and documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2026
May 14, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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: Sep 19, 2025
139.4
“Failure to ensure that the critical health and safety training are completed before staff members.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
Nov 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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 14, 2025
May 29, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
139.6
“Failure to ensure that each paid employee of a Facility participate in annual professional development.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024
104.1
“Failure to submit a timely application for renewal.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
Mar 6, 2024Inspection5 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: May 29, 2024
122.24
“Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
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: May 29, 2024
132.2
“Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024
148.10
“Failure to maintain a three (3) day supply of water, staple food, and supplies.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Elsa Gaiem
Is Elsa Gaiem licensed?
Yes. Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Elsa Gaiem last inspected?
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 22, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Elsa Gaiem had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Elsa Gaiem care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
What are Elsa Gaiem's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (202) 986-8948 to confirm.
How much does Elsa Gaiem cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 986-8948 to ask.
What is Elsa Gaiem's phone number?
(202) 986-8948.
Where is Elsa Gaiem?
Washington, DC 20010. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.