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First Choice Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 9
- open each week
- 5 days
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About First Choice Day Care
First Choice Day Care 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.
It is open Monday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM; Tuesday to Wednesday, 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM; Thursday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori and Play-based approach, with full-time care and part-time care. It says it provides meals. 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 9 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriMeals providedOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 9 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Programs | Full-time care and part-time care |
| Approach | Montessori, Play-based |
| Curriculum | Washington DC Model for School readiness |
| Staff | Founder/director holds a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided |
| More | Founded 2019 |
| Licensed capacity | 9 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Choice Day Care has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for First Choice Day Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Expanded Child Development Home
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #CDX-102767
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 28, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 9 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Jul 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
125.1
“Failure to maintain outdoor play space.”
Feb 20, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
152.6
“Failure to maintain documentation that children have received all required immunizations, health and oral examinations.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026
130.2
“Failure of a Licensee to maintain and provide information on each enrolled child to OSSE.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 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: Mar 24, 2026
Jul 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
155.1
“Failure to comply with the District of Columbia Food Code, Title 25-A DCMR.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2025
Mar 14, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2025
139.6
“Failure to ensure that each paid employee of a Facility participate in annual professional development.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2025
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2025
125.1
“Failure to maintain outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2025
- Jul 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about First Choice Day Care
Is First Choice Day Care licensed?
Yes. Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
When was First Choice Day Care last inspected?
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 28, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has First Choice Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 First Choice Day Care care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
What are First Choice Day Care's hours?
Monday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM; Tuesday to Wednesday, 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM; Thursday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does First Choice Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 733-2954 to ask.
What is First Choice Day Care's phone number?
(202) 733-2954.
Where is First Choice Day Care?
Washington, DC 20002. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.