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Gap Community Childcare Center

209 Upshur ST, NW, Washington, DC 200114.6· 50 reviews
licensed capacity
111
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$550

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About Gap Community Childcare Center

Gap Community Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 111 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $550 to $695.

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedNAEYC accreditedPosts tuition

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 5 years
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
111 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “7am to 6pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 5 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
CurriculumCreative Curriculum Teaching Strategies
Daily lifeMeals provided. Extended care: Extended Hours - FREE Before & After-Care: 7am to 6pm
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
MoreFounded 1982
Licensed capacity111 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Gap Community Childcare Center lists weekly tuition from $550 to $695.

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Infants (6 weeks to 1.11 years)$695
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)$550
Toddlers (2 to 2.11 years)$625
Daily · program, in its own wordsPrice
BACK UP CARE (6 weeks to 5 years)$150
4 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Gap Community Childcare Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Development Center
Capacity
111 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#CDC-910214
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 14, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safety and hazards 2

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. Jan 14, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      139.3

      “Failure to ensure that each staff member receive orientation training in the additional health and safety standards.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      139.2

      “Failure to ensure that each staff member shall receive pre-service training in the health and safety standards.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      122.6

      “Failure to undergo a fire safety inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2026

  2. Jul 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      131.1

      “Failure to maintain information for each employee.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

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

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025

  3. Feb 19, 2025Inspection1 rule 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: Apr 14, 2025

  4. Aug 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      122.6

      “Failure to undergo a fire safety inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024

  5. Mar 27, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

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

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      139.4

      “Failure to ensure that the critical health and safety training are completed before staff members.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024

    • 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 29, 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 Gap Community Childcare Center

Is Gap Community Childcare Center licensed?

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

When was Gap Community Childcare Center last inspected?

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 14, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Gap Community Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Gap Community Childcare Center care for?

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

What are Gap Community Childcare Center's hours?

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

How much does Gap Community Childcare Center cost?

Weekly tuition from $550 to $695, as it lists it.

What is Gap Community Childcare Center's phone number?

(202) 462-3636.

Where is Gap Community Childcare Center?

209 Upshur ST, NW, Washington, DC 20011. The nearest other daycare we list is ABC Child Development Center, 0.3 miles away.

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