Ingenuity Prep Public Charter School
4600 Livingston RD, SE, Washington, DC
Kids Are Us Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 60
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Kids Are Us Learning Center
Kids Are Us Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 46 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kids Are Us Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Kids Are Us Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Development Center
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #CDC-909072
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 3, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 46 rules in all · 45 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 12
- Records and paperwork 10
- Building, equipment and play areas 9
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Background checks 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Other rules 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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Feb 3, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
156.2
“Failure to comply with the requirements concerning infant formula and feeding:”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2026
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: Apr 27, 2026
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: Apr 17, 2026
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: Feb 3, 2026
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
139.4
“Failure to ensure that the critical health and safety training are completed before staff members.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2026
120.2
“Failure to have a written staffing plan to ensure the required supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2026
Sep 11, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
125.13
“Failure to ensure that all surface areas of equipment are covered in resilient material.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025
166.1
“Failure to ensure that an Assistant Teacher in a Child Development Center is qualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
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: Sep 30, 2025
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2025
132.2
“Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
129.2
“Failure to maintain at the Facility the current original version of permits and certificates.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025
130.1
“Failure to maintain a record for each enrolled child.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
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: Nov 12, 2025
Mar 6, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
126.2
“Failure to ensure that materials, equipment, and supplies accessible to children is age appropriate and safe.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 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: Jun 30, 2025
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2025
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: Sep 11, 2025
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: Jun 30, 2025
145.10
“Failure to ensure that bleach solution or other germicide used for cleaning and sanitizing.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025
Sep 4, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
129.4
“Failure to maintain at the Facility premises current liability insurance information and documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
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 6, 2025
124.5
“Failure to maintain floors that are free from bare concrete, dampness, splinters, and sliding rugs.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025
121.4
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024
165.1
“Failure to ensure that a Teacher in a Child Development Center is qualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
139.4
“Failure to ensure that the critical health and safety training are completed before staff members.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2024
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 30, 2025
132.2
“Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
125.1
“Failure to maintain outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025
166.1
“Failure to ensure that an Assistant Teacher in a Child Development Center is qualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
125.8
“Failure to ensure that all outdoor gates have positive self-latching closure mechanisms.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025
Apr 17, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
131.4
“Failure to maintain at the Facility premises the information for each volunteer.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 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: Aug 5, 2024
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 4, 2024
129.4
“Failure to maintain at the Facility premises current liability insurance information and documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
166.1
“Failure to ensure that an Assistant Teacher in a Child Development Center is qualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
122.6
“Failure to undergo a fire safety inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
131.1
“Failure to maintain information for each employee.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
139.4
“Failure to ensure that the critical health and safety training are completed before staff members.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2024
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 4, 2024
165.1
“Failure to ensure that a Teacher in a Child Development Center is qualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
Feb 23, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
121.2
“Failure to ensure minimum adult-to-child ratios shall be met at all times, including non-peak hours, during nap or rest periods, and in vehicles during transport”
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FAQ
Questions about Kids Are Us Learning Center
Is Kids Are Us Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Kids Are Us Learning Center last inspected?
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 3, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kids Are Us Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 46 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 45 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 Kids Are Us Learning Center care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
What are Kids Are Us Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kids Are Us Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 561-0290 to ask.
What is Kids Are Us Learning Center's phone number?
(202) 561-0290.
Where is Kids Are Us Learning Center?
1236 Southern AVE, SE, Washington, DC 20032. The nearest other daycare we list is Kiddies, 0.3 miles away.