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Semillitas Early Learning Center

2100 New Hampshire AVE, NW, Washington, DC 200095.0· 14 reviews
licensed capacity
25
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$2,625

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About Semillitas Early Learning Center

Semillitas Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 25 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion, Montessori, Play-based and Reggio Emilia approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition of $2,625.

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 29 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriBilingual programPosts tuition

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
25 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “08:00 am - 06:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachBilingual / immersion (Spanish immersion), Montessori, Play-based, Reggio Emilia
CurriculumCreative Curriculum
Class sizeCherry Seeds Room (infant) capacity is 8 children and 2 teachers
Daily lifeParents pack food; Snacks provided
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
LanguagesSpanish
Licensed capacity25 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Semillitas Early Learning Center lists monthly tuition of $2,625.

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Monthly tuition for the next school year, September 2026 - August 2027, for all ages$2,625
One-time, non-refundable registration fee per child$550
1 posted price. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Semillitas Early Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Development Center
Capacity
25 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#CDC-910083
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 18, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 29 rules in all · 29 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 11
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • 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. Feb 18, 2026Inspection3 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: May 5, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      122.6

      “Failure to undergo a fire safety inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026

    • Background checks

      132.2

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

      Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026

  2. Jul 21, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

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

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      120.2

      “Failure to have a written staffing plan to ensure the required supervision.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 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: Aug 15, 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: Aug 15, 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: Aug 15, 2025

  3. Nov 6, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

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

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 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: Jan 17, 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: Jan 17, 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: Jan 17, 2025

  4. May 9, 2024Inspection8 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: May 20, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

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

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 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 23, 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: Jul 23, 2024

    • 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 21, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      120.2

      “Failure to have a written staffing plan to ensure the required supervision.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      122.24

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

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024

    • 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: May 21, 2024

  5. Nov 22, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
    • 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: Dec 11, 2023

    • 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: Dec 11, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      122.24

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

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2023

    • 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: Dec 11, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      148.1

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

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

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

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2023

    • 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: Apr 18, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      150.1

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

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2024

    • 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: Apr 15, 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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FAQ

Questions about Semillitas Early Learning Center

Is Semillitas Early Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Semillitas Early Learning Center last inspected?

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 18, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Semillitas Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 29 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 29 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 Semillitas Early Learning Center care for?

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

What are Semillitas Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Semillitas Early Learning Center cost?

Monthly tuition of $2,625, as it lists it.

What is Semillitas Early Learning Center's phone number?

(202) 588-0035.

Where is Semillitas Early Learning Center?

2100 New Hampshire AVE, NW, Washington, DC 20009. The nearest other daycare we list is Julie A. Lujan, 0.1 miles away.

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