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6222 North Capitol ST, NW, Washington, DC
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Friendship Public Charter School @ Ideal Kansas Avenue is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 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 50 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
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Friendship Public Charter School @ Ideal Kansas Avenue has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 16, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 50 rules in all · 50 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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122.6
“Failure to undergo a fire safety inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026
139.10
“Failure to maintain adequate documentation of each staff member’s completion of the required professional development.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
152.6
“Failure to maintain documentation that children have received all required immunizations, health and oral examinations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
148.10
“Failure to maintain a three (3) day supply of water, staple food, and supplies.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
127.5
“Failure to provide a copy of the Facility's current policies and procedures to parent(s).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2025
104.5(b)
“Failure to obtain a Clean Hands Certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 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: Oct 10, 2025
104.5(e)
“Failure to obtain a current, valid and notarized building use agreement with required documentation”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
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 16, 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: Jun 16, 2025
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: Sep 10, 2025
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 12, 2025
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: Jun 16, 2025
120.2
“Failure to have a written staffing plan to ensure the required supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
130.1
“Failure to maintain a record for each enrolled child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2025
150.4
“Failure to maintain a first aid kit that meets the requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
122.21
“Failure to maintain at the Facility a log documenting the use of extermination services.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
148.1
“Failure to conduct practice emergency evacuation and disaster drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
152.6
“Failure to maintain documentation that children have received all required immunizations, health and oral examinations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
122.6
“Failure to undergo a fire safety inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025
120.2
“Failure to have a written staffing plan to ensure the required supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
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: Apr 21, 2025
122.24
“Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025
150.4
“Failure to maintain a first aid kit that meets the requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 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: Nov 14, 2024
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: Oct 11, 2024
173.3
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
148.1
“Failure to conduct practice emergency evacuation and disaster drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024
122.24
“Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024
148.10
“Failure to maintain a three (3) day supply of water, staple food, and supplies.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
129.4
“Failure to maintain at the Facility premises current liability insurance information and documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 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: Oct 11, 2024
122.23
“Failure to install and maintain an appropriate number of working smoke detectors.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
120.2
“Failure to have a written staffing plan to ensure the required supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024
148.5
“Failure to review and update the emergency and disaster plan annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
129.3
“Failure to maintain records of investigations, inspections, civil infraction citations, unusual incidents.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
122.21
“Failure to maintain at the Facility a log documenting the use of extermination services.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024
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: May 21, 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: May 21, 2024
152.6
“Failure to maintain documentation that children have received all required immunizations, health and oral examinations.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
122.21
“Failure to maintain at the Facility a log documenting the use of extermination services.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
120.2
“Failure to have a written staffing plan to ensure the required supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024
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: May 21, 2024
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: Oct 22, 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 June 16, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 50 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 50 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.
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Its hours are not listed. Call (202) 281-1700 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 281-1700 to ask.
(202) 281-1700.
6200 Kansas AVE, NE, Washington, DC 20011. The nearest other daycare we list is Friendship Public Charter School @ Ideal, under 0.1 miles away.