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Lowell School

1640 Kalmia RD, NW, Washington, DC 20012

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About Lowell School

Lowell School is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 75 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It describes its programs: after-school care.

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-school

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
75 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care
SafetyOutdoor playground
TransportationTransportation (Bus Service)
Licensed capacity75 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for Lowell School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Development Center
Capacity
75 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#CDC-909347
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 18, 2025: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 10 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Safety and hazards 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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  1. Dec 18, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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: Apr 10, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      155.1

      “Failure to comply with the District of Columbia Food Code, Title 25-A DCMR.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      137.1

      “Failure staff to complete a physical examination by a licensed health care practitioner.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2026

  2. May 29, 2025Inspection3 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 15, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      137.1

      “Failure staff to complete a physical examination by a licensed health care practitioner.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2026

    • 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: Apr 10, 2026

  3. Jan 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      122.6

      “Failure to undergo a fire safety inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      137.1

      “Failure staff to complete a physical examination by a licensed health care practitioner.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025

  4. Apr 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 12, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      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: Mar 4, 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: Mar 4, 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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Is Lowell School licensed?

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

When was Lowell School last inspected?

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 18, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lowell School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Lowell School care for?

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

What are Lowell School's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (202) 577-2000 to confirm.

How much does Lowell School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 577-2000 to ask.

What is Lowell School's phone number?

(202) 577-2000.

Where is Lowell School?

1640 Kalmia RD, NW, Washington, DC 20012. The nearest other daycare we list is Trusting Hands Child Development Center, 0.1 miles away.

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