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Friendship Children's Center # 1

5310 43rd St, NW, Washington, DC 200155.0· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
31
open each week
5 days
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About Friendship Children's Center # 1

Friendship Children's Center # 1 is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 31 children, serving infants and toddlers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants and toddlers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants and toddlers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
31 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants and toddlersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity31 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for Friendship Children's Center # 1

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Development Center
Capacity
31 children
Ages
Infants and toddlers
License number
#CDC-907757
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 9, 2025: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Dec 9, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      121.8

      “Failure to ensure that Child Development Centers have at least two (2) staff members supervising each group.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      150.1

      “Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      122.6

      “Failure to undergo a fire safety inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

      “Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026

    • 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: Dec 9, 2025

  2. Jul 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      129.2

      “Failure to maintain at the Facility the current original version of permits and certificates.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

      “Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025

  3. Dec 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      150.1

      “Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025

    • Background checks

      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: Jan 13, 2025

  4. Jun 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      129.4

      “Failure to maintain at the Facility premises current liability insurance information and documentation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

  5. Jan 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      145.10

      “Failure to ensure that bleach solution or other germicide used for cleaning and sanitizing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 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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FAQ

Questions about Friendship Children's Center # 1

Is Friendship Children's Center # 1 licensed?

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

When was Friendship Children's Center # 1 last inspected?

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 9, 2025, with 5 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Friendship Children's Center # 1 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Friendship Children's Center # 1 care for?

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

What are Friendship Children's Center # 1's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Friendship Children's Center # 1 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 244-1402 to ask.

What is Friendship Children's Center # 1's phone number?

(202) 244-1402.

Where is Friendship Children's Center # 1?

5310 43rd St, NW, Washington, DC 20015. The nearest other daycare we list is Wee World Early Childhood Enrichment Hub, 0.1 miles away.

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