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Shepherd Park Children's Academy @ NOMA

999 North Capitol ST, NE, Washington, DC 200023.9· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
27
open each week
5 days

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About Shepherd Park Children's Academy @ NOMA

Shepherd Park Children's Academy @ NOMA is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 27 children, serving infants and toddlers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants and toddlers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants and toddlers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
27 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants and toddlersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity27 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Shepherd Park Children's Academy @ NOMA

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Development Center
Capacity
27 children
Ages
Infants and toddlers
License number
#CDC-103013
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 26 rules in all · 20 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Other rules 2

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. Sep 2, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      121.2

      “Failure to ensure minimum adult-to-child ratios shall be met at all times, including non-peak hours, during nap or rest periods, and in vehicles during transport”
  2. Jul 15, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      131.4

      “Failure to maintain at the Facility premises the information for each volunteer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026

    • Other rules

      166.3

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

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

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      121.8

      “Failure to ensure that Child Development Centers have at least two (2) staff members supervising each group.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026

    • 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: Jul 17, 2026

  3. May 26, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      120.1

      “Failure to supervise children while at the Facility by responsible staff and volunteers who can see and hear the children supervised at all times including but not limited to when they are napping or sleeping, on the playground, on field trips, on vehicular and non-vehicular excursions, and during all water activities and water play activities”
    • Supervision and ratios

      121.2

      “Failure to ensure minimum adult-to-child ratios shall be met at all times, including non-peak hours, during nap or rest periods, and in vehicles during transport”
    • Other rules

      127.1

      “Failure of a Licensee to establish and maintain respectful and professional communication with the parent(s) or guardian(s) of children enrolled.”
    • Records and paperwork

      128.1

      “Failure of a Licensee to immediately notify OSSE of any unusual incident that may adversely affect the health, safety, or welfare of any enrolled child or children by submitting a completed OSSE Unusual Incident Report form to OSSE’s Child Care Complaint email address.”
  4. Mar 4, 2026Inspection5 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 27, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      150.1

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

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      104.5(a)

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

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      139.4

      “Failure to ensure that the critical health and safety training are completed before staff members.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

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

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026

  5. Aug 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      150.8

      “Failure of a Licensee to ensure that a transportable first aid kit is taken along by Facility staff on each outing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2025

    • 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: Oct 9, 2015

  6. Mar 20, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      123.5

      “Failure to provide toilet paper, soap and single-use paper towels.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 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: Apr 11, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      124.8

      “Failure to install finger-pinch protection devices.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      126.1

      “Failure to provide a variety and sufficient quantities of materials, equipment, and supplies for indoor and outdoor activities.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025

    • 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 due by Apr 1, 2035, per the state

    • Safe sleep

      126.14

      “Failure to provide each enrolled child in a full-day program with an individual crib, cot, or bed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      156.2

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

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      126.12

      “Failure to have available a sufficient number of strollers or carriages.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      103.5(g)

      “Failure to obtain a current, valid and notarized building use agreement with required documentation”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025

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 Shepherd Park Children's Academy @ NOMA

Is Shepherd Park Children's Academy @ NOMA licensed?

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

When was Shepherd Park Children's Academy @ NOMA last inspected?

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Shepherd Park Children's Academy @ NOMA had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Shepherd Park Children's Academy @ NOMA care for?

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

What are Shepherd Park Children's Academy @ NOMA's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Shepherd Park Children's Academy @ NOMA cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 417-8932 to ask.

What is Shepherd Park Children's Academy @ NOMA's phone number?

(202) 417-8932.

Where is Shepherd Park Children's Academy @ NOMA?

999 North Capitol ST, NE, Washington, DC 20002. The nearest other daycare we list is TeleTots By Reggio's Treehouse, 0.1 miles away.

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