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Love First Child Development Center Site # 1

1000 V Street, NW, Washington, DC 200015.0· 1 review

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About Love First Child Development Center Site # 1

Love First Child Development Center Site # 1 is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 75 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 75 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Licensed capacity
75 children

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Inspection reports for Love First Child Development Center Site # 1

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Development Center
Capacity
75 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CDC-102889
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 12, 2026: 8 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 75 rules in all · 72 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 18
  • Records and paperwork 14
  • Health, medication and illness 11
  • Safety and hazards 10
  • Staff training and qualifications 10
  • Background checks 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Transportation 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Feb 12, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
    • 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: Jun 12, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      122.3

      “Failure to ensure that exits meet requirements.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      150.1

      “Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      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: Jun 12, 2026

    • 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 30, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      139.4

      “Failure to ensure that the critical health and safety training are completed before staff members.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      126.2

      “Failure to ensure that materials, equipment, and supplies accessible to children is age appropriate and safe.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      122.24

      “Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

  2. Aug 28, 2025Inspection15 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      145.1

      “Failure to maintain diaper-changing areas within close proximity of a properly maintained water source.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 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: Dec 8, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      122.21

      “Failure to maintain at the Facility a log documenting the use of extermination services.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

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

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      130.2

      “Failure of a Licensee to maintain and provide information on each enrolled child to OSSE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      150.1

      “Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2025

    • Transportation

      130.6

      “Failure to obtain a written authorization from the child’s parent or guardian for the outing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      130.4

      “Failure to maintain and provide the initial and annual health record documentation and information.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      126.2

      “Failure to ensure that materials, equipment, and supplies accessible to children is age appropriate and safe.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      122.14

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

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      122.13

      “Failure to ensure that the Facility is free of moisture, mold, and mildew.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025

    • 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: Oct 31, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      125.1

      “Failure to maintain outdoor play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025

    • 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: Sep 18, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      122.12

      “Failure to ensure that all access points to stairs are restricted by gates and doors and windows protected.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2025

  3. Apr 23, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      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”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      147.1

      “Failure of a Licensee to ensure that, including any staff, substitutes, volunteers, individual residing on the premises of the Facility, or any other individual connected with the Facility shall not subject a child to abuse, neglect, mental injury, or injurious treatment.”
  4. Jan 22, 2025Inspection17 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 23, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      156.2

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

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 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: Jun 23, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      124.2

      “Failure to ensure that the temperature within each room of program space is maintained.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      124.10

      “Failure to ensure that electrical outlets have appropriate child-proof protective outlet covers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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 8, 2025

    • Background checks

      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 24, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 23, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      148.1

      “Failure to conduct practice emergency evacuation and disaster drills.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025

    • 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: Jun 23, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

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

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      139.4

      “Failure to ensure that the critical health and safety training are completed before staff members.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      150.1

      “Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2025

    • Background checks

      132.2

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

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025

    • Other rules

      156.3

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      144.1

      “Failure to establish and implement a written policy regarding hand washing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      122.24

      “Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”

      Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025

  5. Jul 24, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      150.1

      “Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      129.2

      “Failure to maintain at the Facility the current original version of permits and certificates.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      122.14

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

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      129.4

      “Failure to maintain at the Facility premises current liability insurance information and documentation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      139.3

      “Failure to ensure that each staff member receive orientation training in the additional health and safety standards.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      122.3

      “Failure to ensure that exits meet requirements.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      124.4

      “Failure to ensure that the carpeting in the facility meets requirements.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      126.2

      “Failure to ensure that materials, equipment, and supplies accessible to children is age appropriate and safe.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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: Oct 8, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

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

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      148.10

      “Failure to maintain a three (3) day supply of water, staple food, and supplies.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 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: Oct 8, 2024

  6. Mar 27, 2024Inspection19 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      165.1

      “Failure to ensure that a Teacher in a Child Development Center is qualified.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      131.4

      “Failure to maintain at the Facility premises the information for each volunteer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      145.9

      “Failure to ensure that the diaper changing surface is cleaned and sanitized.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024

    • Other rules

      121.10

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      124.5

      “Failure to maintain floors that are free from bare concrete, dampness, splinters, and sliding rugs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      145.1

      “Failure to maintain diaper-changing areas within close proximity of a properly maintained water source.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      148.1

      “Failure to conduct practice emergency evacuation and disaster drills.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      122.6

      “Failure to undergo a fire safety inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      166.1

      “Failure to ensure that an Assistant Teacher in a Child Development Center is qualified.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      140.2

      “Failure to establish a written planned program of activities.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      126.11

      “Failure to wipe down each helmet with wet wash cloth after each use.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      129.4

      “Failure to maintain at the Facility premises current liability insurance information and documentation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024

    • Background checks

      132.2

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

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 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: Jul 24, 2024

    • Other rules

      121.7

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

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

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      124.4

      “Failure to ensure that the carpeting in the facility meets requirements.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      131.1

      “Failure to maintain information for each employee.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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: Jul 30, 2024

  7. Feb 27, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      128.1

      “Failure of a Licensee to immediately notify OSSE of any unusual incident that may adversely affect the health, safety, or welfare of any enrolled child or children by submitting a completed OSSE Unusual Incident Report form to OSSE’s Child Care Complaint email address.”

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 Love First Child Development Center Site # 1

Is Love First Child Development Center Site # 1 licensed?

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

When was Love First Child Development Center Site # 1 last inspected?

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 12, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Love First Child Development Center Site # 1 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 75 rules across 7 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 72 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 First Child Development Center Site # 1 care for?

75, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Love First Child Development Center Site # 1's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (202) 290-9040 to confirm.

How much does Love First Child Development Center Site # 1 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 290-9040 to ask.

What is Love First Child Development Center Site # 1's phone number?

(202) 290-9040.

Where is Love First Child Development Center Site # 1?

1000 V Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. The nearest other daycare we list is Love First Child Development Center Site # 2, 0.1 miles away.

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