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School For Friends

2201 P St, NW, Washington, DC 200374.2· 19 reviews
licensed capacity
65
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$2,725

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About School For Friends

School For Friends is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 65 children, serving toddlers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 8:45 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with full-time care, preschool and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition from $2,725 to $2,775.

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Faith-basedNAEYC accreditedPosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 12 months to 6 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
65 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:15 AM to 8:45 PM
Tuesday8:15 AM to 8:45 PM
Wednesday8:15 AM to 8:45 PM
Thursday8:15 AM to 8:45 PM
Friday8:15 AM to 8:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlersFrom the state license. It lists: 12 months to 6 years
ProgramsFull-time care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Quaker), Play-based
CurriculumThe Creative Curriculum
SafetyOutdoor playground
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
MoreFounded 1981
Licensed capacity65 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

School For Friends lists monthly tuition from $2,725 to $2,775.

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Monthly Tuition, 2026–2027 School Year, Preschoolers (2.5 – 6 years)$2,725
Monthly Tuition, 2026–2027 School Year, Toddlers (12 months – 2.5 years)$2,775
Application Fee (non-refundable)$125
Enrollment Fee (non-refundable)$700
2 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for School For Friends

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Development Center
Capacity
65 children
Ages
Toddlers
License number
#CDC-907318
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 3, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 19 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 7
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Jul 3, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      139.1

  2. May 5, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      125.10

      “Failure of a the Director, Caregiver, or Facility staff to conduct a daily inspection of each outdoor play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2026

    • 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: Jun 30, 2026

    • 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: Jul 7, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      122.23

      “Failure to install and maintain an appropriate number of working smoke detectors.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 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: Jul 10, 2026

    • 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: Aug 7, 2026

    • 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 5, 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: Aug 14, 2026

  3. Jul 28, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      126.10

      “Failure to ensure that light bulbs are shatter proof or appropriately shielded.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      156.2

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

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025

    • 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 10, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      142.2

      “Failure to conform to the National Health and Safety Performance Standards.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025

  4. Apr 28, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      144.5

      “Failure to ensure that designated hand washing areas are equipped with sinks with running water, soap, single-use paper towels.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 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: May 9, 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: Oct 10, 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: May 9, 2025

  5. Mar 24, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      122.19

      “Failure of a Licensee to ensure that the Facility’s premises remain clear of insects, rodents, and other pests and excrement of insects, rodents, and other pests”
  6. Sep 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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 16, 2024

  7. Oct 24, 2023Inspection2 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: Oct 30, 2023

    • 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: Nov 13, 2023

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 School For Friends

Is School For Friends licensed?

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

When was School For Friends last inspected?

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 3, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has School For Friends had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 School For Friends care for?

65, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers.

What are School For Friends' hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 8:45 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does School For Friends cost?

Monthly tuition from $2,725 to $2,775, as it lists it.

What is School For Friends' phone number?

(202) 328-1789.

Where is School For Friends?

2201 P St, NW, Washington, DC 20037. The nearest other daycare we list is Two Birds 2300 N Street, 0.2 miles away.

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