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Preparatory School For Early Learning
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About Preparatory School For Early Learning
Preparatory School For Early Learning is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 28 children, serving infants and toddlers.
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 35 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants and toddlers
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants and toddlers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 28 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (202) 462-6835 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants and toddlersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 28 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Preparatory School For Early Learning has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Preparatory School For Early Learning
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Development Center
- Capacity
- 28 children
- Ages
- Infants and toddlers
- License number
- #CDC-907969
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 19, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 35 rules in all · 35 corrected
- Records and paperwork 14
- Safety and hazards 6
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Background checks 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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Feb 19, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
122.24
“Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
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: Mar 10, 2026
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
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: Mar 31, 2026
130.2
“Failure of a Licensee to maintain and provide information on each enrolled child to OSSE.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
120.2
“Failure to have a written staffing plan to ensure the required supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
Jul 21, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
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: Dec 5, 2025
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 6, 2025
120.2
“Failure to have a written staffing plan to ensure the required supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025
130.2
“Failure of a Licensee to maintain and provide information on each enrolled child to OSSE.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025
122.24
“Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025
Feb 27, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
130.2
“Failure of a Licensee to maintain and provide information on each enrolled child to OSSE.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2025
120.2
“Failure to have a written staffing plan to ensure the required supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2025
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
129.4
“Failure to maintain at the Facility premises current liability insurance information and documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025
122.24
“Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
122.6
“Failure to undergo a fire safety inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
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: Jul 1, 2025
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
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 2, 2025
Aug 8, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
132.2
“Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2024
130.2
“Failure of a Licensee to maintain and provide information on each enrolled child to OSSE.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024
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: Feb 27, 2025
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: Aug 13, 2024
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
120.2
“Failure to have a written staffing plan to ensure the required supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
122.24
“Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2024
Mar 11, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
120.2
“Failure to have a written staffing plan to ensure the required supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024
122.24
“Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024
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: Sep 24, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Preparatory School For Early Learning
Is Preparatory School For Early Learning licensed?
Yes. Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Preparatory School For Early Learning last inspected?
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 19, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Preparatory School For Early Learning had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 35 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 35 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 Preparatory School For Early Learning care for?
28, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants and toddlers.
What are Preparatory School For Early Learning's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (202) 462-6835 to confirm.
How much does Preparatory School For Early Learning cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 462-6835 to ask.
What is Preparatory School For Early Learning's phone number?
(202) 462-6835.
Where is Preparatory School For Early Learning?
3220 17th ST, NW #C 40, Washington, DC 20010. The nearest other daycare we list is Prep Enrichment Center 3, under 0.1 miles away.