Petit Scholars Capitol Hill
342 8th ST, NE, Washington, DC
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Exploring Child Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 32 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 32 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Exploring Child Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 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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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: Sep 8, 2025
124.8
“Failure to install finger-pinch protection devices.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
124.1
“Failure to ensure that designated interior space is available to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
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342 8th ST, NE, Washington, DC
Washington, DC 20018
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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 May 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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.
32, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 669-0765 to ask.
(202) 669-0765.
2027 Rhode Island AVE, NE unit C1, Washington, DC 20018. The nearest other daycare we list is Petit Scholars @ RIA, under 0.1 miles away.