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Learning Leaf Childcare Center

2555 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC 200374.9· 27 reviews
licensed capacity
52
open each week
5 days

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About Learning Leaf Childcare Center

Learning Leaf Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 52 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 21 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
52 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 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
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity52 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Learning Leaf Childcare Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Development Center
Capacity
52 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#CDC-102779
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 10, 2025: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 21 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Other rules 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. Dec 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      122.23

      “Failure to install and maintain an appropriate number of working smoke detectors.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      139.7

      “Failure to ensure the completion of annual training that maintains and updates the health and safety standards.”

      Correction due by Dec 10, 2026, per the state

    • Health, medication and illness

      137.1

      “Failure staff to complete a physical examination by a licensed health care practitioner.”
  2. Mar 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      129.7

      “Failure to provide reports and documents to OSSE upon request.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025

  3. Jan 10, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • 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 14, 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 14, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      150.4

      “Failure to maintain a first aid kit that meets the requirements.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      156.2

      “Failure to comply with the requirements concerning infant formula and feeding:”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025

    • Other rules

      129.7

      “Failure to provide reports and documents to OSSE upon request.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025

  4. Aug 29, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      164.1

  5. Jul 11, 2024Inspection3 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: Oct 8, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      123.7

      “Failure to ensure that changing tables meet the requirements:”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      156.2

      “Failure to comply with the requirements concerning infant formula and feeding:”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024

  6. Dec 18, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

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

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      104.5(e)

      “Failure to obtain a current, valid and notarized building use agreement with required documentation”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023

    • 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: Apr 1, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      139.6

      “Failure to ensure that each paid employee of a Facility participate in annual professional development.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024

    • Other rules

      104.5(b)

      “Failure to obtain a Clean Hands Certificate.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024

    • 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: Jan 30, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      150.4

      “Failure to maintain a first aid kit that meets the requirements.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 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: Jan 26, 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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Questions about Learning Leaf Childcare Center

Is Learning Leaf Childcare Center licensed?

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

When was Learning Leaf Childcare Center last inspected?

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 10, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Learning Leaf Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Learning Leaf Childcare Center care for?

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

What are Learning Leaf Childcare Center's hours?

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

How much does Learning Leaf Childcare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 857-1900 to ask.

What is Learning Leaf Childcare Center's phone number?

(202) 857-1900.

Where is Learning Leaf Childcare Center?

2555 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC 20037. The nearest other daycare we list is Kiddie Academy Of DC - West End, 0.1 miles away.

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