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Growing Seeds Child Development Center

3800 14th ST, NW, Washington, DC 200113.4· 14 reviews
licensed capacity
50
open each week
5 days

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About Growing Seeds Child Development Center

Growing Seeds Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
50 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity50 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for Growing Seeds Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Development Center
Capacity
50 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CDC-909093
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 29, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Background checks 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. Apr 29, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

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

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 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: May 8, 2026

  2. Oct 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

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

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025

  3. May 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      152.6

      “Failure to maintain documentation that children have received all required immunizations, health and oral examinations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025

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

      122.6

      “Failure to undergo a fire safety inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

  5. Jun 25, 2024Inspection5 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: Jul 26, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      152.6

      “Failure to maintain documentation that children have received all required immunizations, health and oral examinations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

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

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2024

    • 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: Sep 29, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      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 29, 2024

  6. Dec 5, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • 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: Feb 9, 2024

    • Background checks

      132.2

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

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023

    • 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: Dec 19, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      150.1

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

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      152.6

      “Failure to maintain documentation that children have received all required immunizations, health and oral examinations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 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 Growing Seeds Child Development Center

Is Growing Seeds Child Development Center licensed?

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

When was Growing Seeds Child Development Center last inspected?

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 29, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Growing Seeds Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Growing Seeds Child Development Center care for?

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

What are Growing Seeds Child Development Center's hours?

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

How much does Growing Seeds Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 726-5208 to ask.

What is Growing Seeds Child Development Center's phone number?

(202) 726-5208.

Where is Growing Seeds Child Development Center?

3800 14th ST, NW, Washington, DC 20011. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Praudde Child Developmentcenter, 0.1 miles away.

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