Loving Care Day Nursery
114 Kennedy ST, NW, Washington, DC
5.0· 31 reviews
Love and Care Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 90
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Love and Care Child Development Center
Love and Care Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 90 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMeals provided
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 90 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 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: 6 weeks to 4 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Teaching Strategies Curriculum |
| Enrichment | Spanish as a Second Language, Familiarity with Technology Programs |
| Staff | B.A. & M.S. Lead Teachers |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Procare) |
| Languages | staff fluent in 6 languages (languages not named) |
| More | Founded 1999 |
| Licensed capacity | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Love and Care Child Development Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Love and Care Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Development Center
- Capacity
- 90 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #CDC-102801
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 16 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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- Jul 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 24, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 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: Aug 25, 2025
152.6
“Failure to maintain documentation that children have received all required immunizations, health and oral examinations.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
- Mar 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 24, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
124.2
“Failure of a Licensee to ensure that the temperature within each room of program space shall be maintained at between sixty-eight degrees Fahrenheit (68°F) and seventy-five degrees Fahrenheit (75°F) from October through March, and between sixty-eight degrees Fahrenheit (68°F) and eighty-two degrees Fahrenheit (82°F) from April through September.”
Sep 10, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
110.1(c)
Jul 29, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
122.21
“Failure to maintain at the Facility a log documenting the use of extermination services.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2024
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2024
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 9, 2024
May 7, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules 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”
141.2
“Failure of a Licensee to use positive methods of child guidance that meet the individual needs of each child and encourage self-control, self-direction, self-esteem and cooperation.”
120.1
“Failure to supervise children while at the Facility by responsible staff and volunteers who can see and hear the children supervised at all times including but not limited to when they are napping or sleeping, on the playground, on field trips, on vehicular and non-vehicular excursions, and during all water activities and water play activities”
Mar 15, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
139.2
“Failure to ensure that each staff member shall receive pre-service training in the health and safety standards.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2024
139.1
“Failure to ensure that each paid employee participate in ongoing professional development.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2024
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2024
139.6
“Failure to ensure that each paid employee of a Facility participate in annual professional development.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Love and Care Child Development Center
Is Love and Care Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Love and Care Child Development Center last inspected?
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Love and Care Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 6 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Love and Care Child Development Center care for?
90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
What are Love and Care Child Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Love and Care Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 652-1057 to ask.
What is Love and Care Child Development Center's phone number?
(202) 652-1057.
Where is Love and Care Child Development Center?
402 Galloway ST, NE, Washington, DC 20011. The nearest other daycare we list is Woodbridge Day Care Center VII, 0.2 miles away.