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Lena Sears Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 105
- open each week
- 5 days
- weekly, posted tuition
- $250
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About
About Lena Sears Child Development Center
Lena Sears Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 105 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care. It lists weekly tuition from $250 to $385.
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 45 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 105 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 4 months to 5 years old; center capacity 105 children |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Church of Jesus Christ) |
| Staff | CDA certification; 15 credit hours in Early Childhood Education; one or more years experience in a child development center |
| Licensed capacity | 105 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lena Sears Child Development Center lists weekly tuition from $250 to $385.
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Baby Lambs / Baby Lambs 2, weekly tuition, ages 4 - 18 mo | $385 |
| Kings Kids 2, weekly tuition, ages 18 mo - 3 yrs | $290 |
| Kings Kids 3, weekly tuition, ages 3 yrs - 5 yrs | $250 |
| Registration Fee (non-refundable, non-transferable) | $50 |
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
State record
Inspection reports for Lena Sears Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Development Center
- Capacity
- 105 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #CDC-910195
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 27, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 45 rules in all · 44 corrected
- Records and paperwork 8
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Safety and hazards 6
- Background checks 4
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Food and nutrition 2
- Transportation 1
- Other rules 5
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 27, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
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: Jun 4, 2026
120.2
“Failure to have a written staffing plan to ensure the required supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026
125.1
“Failure to maintain outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2026
132.2
“Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2026
May 28, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
145.1
“Failure to maintain diaper-changing areas within close proximity of a properly maintained water source.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 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: Nov 3, 2025
120.3
“Failure to have a written staffing policy to ensure proper supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
156.2
“Failure to comply with the requirements concerning infant formula and feeding:”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025
Jan 23, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
122.23
“Failure to install and maintain an appropriate number of working smoke detectors.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
122.22
“Failure to install and maintain working carbon monoxide detectors if there is any gas service.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 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: May 14, 2025
Jul 9, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
126.3
“Failure to ensure that all playthings, equipment, supplies, furnishings, and other materials comply with requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2024
155.1
“Failure to comply with the District of Columbia Food Code, Title 25-A DCMR.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2024
125.1
“Failure to maintain outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024
Mar 27, 2024Inspection26 rules cited
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024
104.5(b)
“Failure to obtain a Clean Hands Certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024
104.4
“Failure to pay applicable fees to complete application.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024
133.8
“Failure to ensure that OSSE reviewed the results of the criminal background and child protection register checks.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
139.6
“Failure to ensure that each paid employee of a Facility participate in annual professional development.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024
104.5(a)
“Failure to obtain a Fire Inspection Certificate from FEMS.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024
122.24
“Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024
130.7
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 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: Jul 10, 2024
122.21
“Failure to maintain at the Facility a log documenting the use of extermination services.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
104.1
“Failure to submit a timely application for renewal.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024
132.2
“Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
130.4
“Failure to maintain and provide the initial and annual health record documentation and information.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024
104.5(d)
“Failure to provide proof of insurance with reasonable coverage amounts and required coverages”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
104.3
“Failure to submit a complete application for a renewal license.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 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: Apr 12, 2024
104.5(e)
“Failure to obtain a current, valid and notarized building use agreement with required documentation”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
130.6
“Failure to obtain a written authorization from the child’s parent or guardian for the outing.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024
122.23
“Failure to install and maintain an appropriate number of working smoke detectors.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024
131.1
“Failure to maintain information for each employee.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024
120.2
“Failure to have a written staffing plan to ensure the required supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
122.22
“Failure to install and maintain working carbon monoxide detectors if there is any gas service.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 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: Jul 10, 2024
152.6
“Failure to maintain documentation that children have received all required immunizations, health and oral examinations.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024
130.2
“Failure of a Licensee to maintain and provide information on each enrolled child to OSSE.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024
Nov 16, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
164.10
“Failure of a Licensee to ensure that a Center Director shall be physically present at the Facility at all times during the Center’s peak hours of operation when the majority of children are present, and maintain on the premises a record of days and actual hours of work at the Facility, except that a Center Director may be absent from the Facility if he or she has designated an authorized representative of the Child Development Facility, who shall be physically present at the Facility when the Center Director is absent. This authorized representative must meet all the qualification requirements of a Center Director and who assumes full responsibility for the Facility’s management and operations in the absence of the Center Director.”
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FAQ
Questions about Lena Sears Child Development Center
Is Lena Sears Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Lena Sears Child Development Center last inspected?
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 27, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lena Sears Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 45 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 44 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 Lena Sears Child Development Center care for?
105, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
What are Lena Sears Child Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Lena Sears Child Development Center cost?
Weekly tuition from $250 to $385, as it lists it.
What is Lena Sears Child Development Center's phone number?
(202) 584-7761.
Where is Lena Sears Child Development Center?
3456 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20020. The nearest other daycare we list is Agape Woodland Tigers Children Academy #3, 0.2 miles away.