House of Ruth's Kidspace Child and Family Development Center
2910 Pennsylvania AVE, SE, Washington, DC
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Emergent Preparatory Academy IV is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 72 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 50 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 72 childrenFrom the state license |
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Emergent Preparatory Academy IV has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 26, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 50 rules in all · 49 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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122.18
“Failure of a Licensee to maintain hot and cold running water under pressure. Hot running water shall be maintained at one hundred degrees Fahrenheit (100°F).”
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 14, 2026
157.7
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025
125.10
“Failure of a the Director, Caregiver, or Facility staff to conduct a daily inspection of each outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
157.2
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025
139.10
“Failure to maintain adequate documentation of each staff member’s completion of the required professional development.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2026
148.5
“Failure to review and update the emergency and disaster plan annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
126.9
“Failure to remove and repair, or discard all furniture, equipment, and materials.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
122.14
“Failure to ensure that waste receptacles have a hands-free opening mechanism.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026
129.4
“Failure to maintain at the Facility premises current liability insurance information and documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
164.1
“Failure to ensure that a Director of a Child Development Center is qualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2026
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 19, 2026
120.2
“Failure to have a written staffing plan to ensure the required supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
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: Apr 2, 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: Jan 14, 2026
156.2
“Failure to comply with the requirements concerning infant formula and feeding:”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2026
122.23
“Failure to install and maintain an appropriate number of working smoke detectors.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
122.21
“Failure to maintain at the Facility a log documenting the use of extermination services.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025
124.8
“Failure to install finger-pinch protection devices.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025
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: Apr 7, 2025
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 20, 2024
104.5(b)
“Failure to obtain a Clean Hands Certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024
139.10
“Failure to maintain adequate documentation of each staff member’s completion of the required professional development.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
122.24
“Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
164.1
“Failure to ensure that a Director of a Child Development Center is qualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 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: Jul 13, 2024
131.1
“Failure to maintain information for each employee.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
165.1
“Failure to ensure that a Teacher in a Child Development Center is qualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
122.21
“Failure to maintain at the Facility a log documenting the use of extermination services.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2024
148.2
“Failure to maintain a complete log of all documented practice evacuation drills for at least five (5) years.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
132.2
“Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
148.10
“Failure to maintain a three (3) day supply of water, staple food, and supplies.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024
122.21
“Failure to maintain at the Facility a log documenting the use of extermination services.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
120.2
“Failure to have a written staffing plan to ensure the required supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024
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: Jan 8, 2024
150.4
“Failure to maintain a first aid kit that meets the requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024
132.2
“Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
152.6
“Failure to maintain documentation that children have received all required immunizations, health and oral examinations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 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: Jul 13, 2024
148.1
“Failure to conduct practice emergency evacuation and disaster drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2024
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 20, 2024
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2024
122.24
“Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2024
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
130.2
“Failure of a Licensee to maintain and provide information on each enrolled child to OSSE.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024
166.1
“Failure to ensure that an Assistant Teacher in a Child Development Center is qualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024
139.10
“Failure to maintain adequate documentation of each staff member’s completion of the required professional development.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
121.2
“Failure to ensure minimum adult-to- child ratios are met at all times.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
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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 March 26, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 50 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 49 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.
72, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Its hours are not listed. Call (301) 357-1015 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (301) 357-1015 to ask.
(301) 357-1015.
2011 Savannah ST, SE, Washington, DC 20020. The nearest other daycare we list is AppleTree Early Learning PCS - Douglas Knoll Campus, 0.1 miles away.