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Lia's Rainbow

4428 Ord ST, NE, Washington, DC 200193.8· 27 reviews
licensed capacity
22
open each week
7 days

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About Lia's Rainbow

Lia's Rainbow is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 22 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open every day, Open 24 hours.

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsOpen every day

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
Open 24 hours
Licensed capacity
22 children

Hours

Hours

MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayTodayOpen 24 hours

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
StaffDirector: BA Degree in Family Science, Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN), 120 credit hours early childhood Certification, certified in Adult/Infant CPR/First Aid
Daily lifeExtended care: Open 23 hours a day
Licensed capacity22 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Lia's Rainbow has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Lia's Rainbow

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Development Center
Capacity
22 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#CDC-102557
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 7, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 8 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Other rules 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. May 7, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      128.5

  2. Nov 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      132.2

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

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2024

  5. Mar 21, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      131.1

      “Failure of a Licensee to maintain in the form provided by or approved by OSSE, at the Facility premises, and provide to OSSE upon request, the following : (a) The full name, gender, date of birth, home address, home phone number, cell phone number, and current photograph; (b) Position title and job description; (c) Documentation and results of criminal and background history checks conducted in accordance with this chapter and with all other applicable Federal and District of Columbia laws and regulations; (d) The most recent resume provided by the employee, copies of letters of reference, and copies of required degrees, credentials, or official transcripts demonstrating such attainment; (e) Verification that the employee completed an orientation reviewing the Facility’s policies and procedures and the employee’s duties and responsibilities; (f) An ongoing record of professional development and earned continuing education units; (g) Evidence of completion or certification of all health and safety training requirements set forth in Section 139 (Staff Member Requirements: Professional Development); and (h) Date of appointment to, or withdrawal from, any position at the Facility.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      122.14

      “Failure to ensure that waste receptacles have a hands-free opening mechanism.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 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: Apr 21, 2024

    • Other rules

      129.7

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

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      121.2

      “Failure to ensure minimum adult-to- child ratios are met at all times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

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

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2024

  6. Mar 21, 2024Complaint investigation6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      131.1

      “Failure of a Licensee to maintain in the form provided by or approved by OSSE, at the Facility premises, and provide to OSSE upon request, the following : (a) The full name, gender, date of birth, home address, home phone number, cell phone number, and current photograph; (b) Position title and job description; (c) Documentation and results of criminal and background history checks conducted in accordance with this chapter and with all other applicable Federal and District of Columbia laws and regulations; (d) The most recent resume provided by the employee, copies of letters of reference, and copies of required degrees, credentials, or official transcripts demonstrating such attainment; (e) Verification that the employee completed an orientation reviewing the Facility’s policies and procedures and the employee’s duties and responsibilities; (f) An ongoing record of professional development and earned continuing education units; (g) Evidence of completion or certification of all health and safety training requirements set forth in Section 139 (Staff Member Requirements: Professional Development); and (h) Date of appointment to, or withdrawal from, any position at the Facility.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      122.14

      “Failure to ensure that waste receptacles have a hands-free opening mechanism.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 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: Apr 21, 2024

    • Other rules

      129.7

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

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      121.2

      “Failure to ensure minimum adult-to- child ratios are met at all times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

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

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2024

  7. Oct 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      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: Nov 8, 2023

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 Lia's Rainbow

Is Lia's Rainbow licensed?

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

When was Lia's Rainbow last inspected?

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 7, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lia's Rainbow had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Lia's Rainbow care for?

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

What are Lia's Rainbow's hours?

Every day, Open 24 hours. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lia's Rainbow cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 885-9778 to ask.

What is Lia's Rainbow's phone number?

(202) 885-9778.

Where is Lia's Rainbow?

4428 Ord ST, NE, Washington, DC 20019. The nearest other daycare we list is Educare DC- IDEA, 0.3 miles away.

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