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Petit Scholars

2940 12th ST, NE, Washington, DC 200175.0· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
33
open each week
5 days

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About Petit Scholars

Petit Scholars is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 33 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:15 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion and Montessori approach.

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriBilingual program

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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
33 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 5:15 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:15 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:15 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:15 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:15 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
ApproachBilingual / immersion (English and Spanish; full Spanish immersion), Montessori
Licensed capacity33 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Petit Scholars has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Petit Scholars

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Development Center
Capacity
33 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#CDC-910076
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 15, 2025: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Dec 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      122.6

      “Failure to undergo a fire safety inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2026

  2. Jun 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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: Jun 16, 2025

  3. Jan 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      104.5(a)

      “Failure to obtain a Fire Inspection Certificate from FEMS.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

  4. Jul 16, 2024Inspection3 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: Sep 26, 2024

    • 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: Sep 26, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      104.5(a)

      “Failure to obtain a Fire Inspection Certificate from FEMS.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024

  5. Mar 25, 2024Inspection1 rule 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: Apr 10, 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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Questions about Petit Scholars

Is Petit Scholars licensed?

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

When was Petit Scholars last inspected?

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 15, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Petit Scholars had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Petit Scholars care for?

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

What are Petit Scholars' hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:15 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Petit Scholars cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 506-3357 to ask.

What is Petit Scholars' phone number?

(202) 506-3357.

Where is Petit Scholars?

2940 12th ST, NE, Washington, DC 20017. The nearest other daycare we list is Israel Baptist Church CDC, 0.3 miles away.

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