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Friendship Public Charter School @ Chamberlain

1345 Potomac AVE, SE, Washington, DC 20003

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About Friendship Public Charter School @ Chamberlain

Friendship Public Charter School @ Chamberlain is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 175 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 80 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

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Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
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Licensed capacity
175 children

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Inspection reports for Friendship Public Charter School @ Chamberlain

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Development Center
Capacity
175 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CDC-909673
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 26, 2026: 14 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 80 rules in all · 79 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 18
  • Safety and hazards 16
  • Records and paperwork 15
  • Building, equipment and play areas 13
  • Health, medication and illness 9
  • Background checks 6
  • Supervision and ratios 3

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. Feb 26, 2026Inspection14 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

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

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      120.2

      “Failure to have a written staffing plan to ensure the required supervision.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      152.2

      “Failure to provide a sixty (60) day grace period to submit documentation required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      150.1

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

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      139.1

      “Failure to ensure that each paid employee participate in ongoing professional development.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      131.1

      “Failure to maintain information for each employee.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 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: Jun 15, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      131.4

      “Failure to maintain at the Facility premises the information for each volunteer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      174.2

      “Failure of a Licensee to comply with the qualifications of a Group Leader, whose sole responsibility is to supervise an out-of-school-time program group.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      148.1

      “Failure to conduct practice emergency evacuation and disaster drills.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      124.10

      “Failure to ensure that electrical outlets have appropriate child-proof protective outlet covers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      122.24

      “Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      175.2

      “Failure of a Licensee to comply with the qualifications of an Assistant Group Leader in a Child Development Center that provides out-of- school- time care only.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      130.1

      “Failure to maintain a record for each enrolled child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026

  2. Sep 17, 2025Inspection24 rules cited
    • 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 19, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      126.2

      “Failure to ensure that materials, equipment, and supplies accessible to children is age appropriate and safe.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 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 9, 2026

    • Background checks

      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: Nov 4, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 3, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      130.1

      “Failure to maintain a record for each enrolled child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      174.2

      “Failure of a Licensee to comply with the qualifications of a Group Leader, whose sole responsibility is to supervise an out-of-school-time program group.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      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: Sep 23, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      122.14

      “Failure to ensure that waste receptacles have a hands-free opening mechanism.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      122.23

      “Failure to install and maintain an appropriate number of working smoke detectors.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      175.2

      “Failure of a Licensee to comply with the qualifications of an Assistant Group Leader in a Child Development Center that provides out-of- school- time care only.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      124.10

      “Failure to ensure that electrical outlets have appropriate child-proof protective outlet covers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      173.1

      “Failure of a licensed Child Development Center that provides out- of-school-time care to have a Center Director.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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: Mar 18, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      122.22

      “Failure to install and maintain working carbon monoxide detectors if there is any gas service.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      132.1

      “Failure to maintain a qualified workforce.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      129.4

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

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      120.3

      “Failure to have a written staffing policy to ensure proper supervision.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      152.1

      “Failure to ensure that each child submits to a Facility documentation of a comprehensive physical health examination.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      122.21

      “Failure to maintain at the Facility a log documenting the use of extermination services.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      175.2

      “Failure of a Licensee to comply with the qualifications of an Assistant Group Leader in a Child Development Center that provides out-of- school- time care only.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

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

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      122.24

      “Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      131.1

      “Failure to maintain information for each employee.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026

  3. Feb 28, 2025Inspection14 rules cited
    • Background checks

      132.2

    • Safety and hazards

      148.1

      “Failure to conduct practice emergency evacuation and disaster drills.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      122.14

      “Failure to ensure that waste receptacles have a hands-free opening mechanism.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 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: Jun 13, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

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

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      152.1

      “Failure to ensure that each child submits to a Facility documentation of a comprehensive physical health examination.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      122.24

      “Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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: Jun 13, 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: Jun 13, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      174.2

      “Failure of a Licensee to comply with the qualifications of a Group Leader, whose sole responsibility is to supervise an out-of-school-time program group.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      122.6

      “Failure to undergo a fire safety inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025

    • Background checks

      132.2

      “Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025

    • 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: Sep 17, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      175.2

      “Failure of a Licensee to comply with the qualifications of an Assistant Group Leader in a Child Development Center that provides out-of- school- time care only.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025

  4. Feb 28, 2025Complaint investigation14 rules cited
    • Background checks

      132.2

    • Safety and hazards

      148.1

      “Failure to conduct practice emergency evacuation and disaster drills.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      122.14

      “Failure to ensure that waste receptacles have a hands-free opening mechanism.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 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: Jun 13, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

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

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      152.1

      “Failure to ensure that each child submits to a Facility documentation of a comprehensive physical health examination.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      122.24

      “Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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: Jun 13, 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: Jun 13, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      174.2

      “Failure of a Licensee to comply with the qualifications of a Group Leader, whose sole responsibility is to supervise an out-of-school-time program group.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      122.6

      “Failure to undergo a fire safety inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025

    • Background checks

      132.2

      “Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025

    • 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: Sep 17, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      175.2

      “Failure of a Licensee to comply with the qualifications of an Assistant Group Leader in a Child Development Center that provides out-of- school- time care only.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025

  5. Sep 25, 2024Inspection20 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      122.21

      “Failure to maintain at the Facility a log documenting the use of extermination services.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 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 7, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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: Feb 28, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

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

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 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: Mar 7, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      130.4

      “Failure to maintain and provide the initial and annual health record documentation and information.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      122.14

      “Failure to ensure that waste receptacles have a hands-free opening mechanism.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      175.2

      “Failure of a Licensee to comply with the qualifications of an Assistant Group Leader in a Child Development Center that provides out-of- school- time care only.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025

    • 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: May 12, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      174.2

      “Failure of a Licensee to comply with the qualifications of a Group Leader, whose sole responsibility is to supervise an out-of-school-time program group.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      122.24

      “Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      122.23

      “Failure to install and maintain an appropriate number of working smoke detectors.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      123.5

      “Failure to provide toilet paper, soap and single-use paper towels.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025

    • 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: Mar 31, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      124.10

      “Failure to ensure that electrical outlets have appropriate child-proof protective outlet covers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      129.4

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

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025

    • Background checks

      132.2

      “Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      122.22

      “Failure to install and maintain working carbon monoxide detectors if there is any gas service.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      126.2

      “Failure to ensure that materials, equipment, and supplies accessible to children is age appropriate and safe.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 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 3, 2025

  6. May 30, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • 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: Sep 25, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      124.10

      “Failure to ensure that electrical outlets have appropriate child-proof protective outlet covers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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: Sep 25, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      122.6

      “Failure to undergo a fire safety inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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: Jun 7, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      126.2

      “Failure to ensure that materials, equipment, and supplies accessible to children is age appropriate and safe.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      152.1

      “Failure to ensure that each child submits to a Facility documentation of a comprehensive physical health examination.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      122.14

      “Failure to ensure that waste receptacles have a hands-free opening mechanism.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025

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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Questions about Friendship Public Charter School @ Chamberlain

Is Friendship Public Charter School @ Chamberlain licensed?

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

When was Friendship Public Charter School @ Chamberlain last inspected?

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 26, 2026, with 14 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Friendship Public Charter School @ Chamberlain had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 80 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 79 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 Public Charter School @ Chamberlain care for?

175, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Friendship Public Charter School @ Chamberlain's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (202) 281-1700 to confirm.

How much does Friendship Public Charter School @ Chamberlain cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 281-1700 to ask.

What is Friendship Public Charter School @ Chamberlain's phone number?

(202) 281-1700.

Where is Friendship Public Charter School @ Chamberlain?

1345 Potomac AVE, SE, Washington, DC 20003. The nearest other daycare we list is Story Time Kids, 0.1 miles away.

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