LTH Infants and Toddlers Center
Washington, DC 20019 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
5.0· 3 reviews
Shining Star 2 Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 32
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Shining Star 2 Early Learning Center
Shining Star 2 Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 32 children, serving infants and toddlers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants and toddlers
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants and toddlers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 32 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants and toddlersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 32 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Shining Star 2 Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Shining Star 2 Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Development Center
- Capacity
- 32 children
- Ages
- Infants and toddlers
- License number
- #CDC-102651
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 15, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 8 visits · 23 rules in all · 20 corrected
- Records and paperwork 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Background checks 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- 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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May 15, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
131.1
“Failure to maintain information for each employee.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026
133.8
“Failure to ensure that OSSE reviewed the results of the criminal background and child protection register checks.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026
120.2
“Failure to have a written staffing plan to ensure the required supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026
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: Sep 1, 2026
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026
May 6, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
132.1
“Failure of Licensee to maintain a qualified workforce comprised of individuals who are committed to promoting and ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of the children in their care.”
133.1
Dec 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
122.6
“Failure to undergo a fire safety inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026
May 15, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
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”
Apr 24, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025
129.3
“Failure to maintain records of investigations, inspections, civil infraction citations, unusual incidents.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025
Nov 14, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
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: Mar 4, 2025
156.2
“Failure to comply with the requirements concerning infant formula and feeding:”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025
120.2
“Failure to have a written staffing plan to ensure the required supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025
122.21
“Failure to maintain at the Facility a log documenting the use of extermination services.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025
122.23
“Failure to install and maintain an appropriate number of working smoke detectors.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025
122.24
“Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025
May 8, 2024Inspection4 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: Jul 17, 2024
124.1
“Failure to ensure that designated interior space is available to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024
132.2
“Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024
Jan 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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: May 8, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Shining Star 2 Early Learning Center
Is Shining Star 2 Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Shining Star 2 Early Learning Center last inspected?
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 15, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Shining Star 2 Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 8 of 8 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 Shining Star 2 Early Learning Center care for?
32, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants and toddlers.
What are Shining Star 2 Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Shining Star 2 Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 506-5830 to ask.
What is Shining Star 2 Early Learning Center's phone number?
(202) 506-5830.
Where is Shining Star 2 Early Learning Center?
5325 East Capitol ST, SE, Washington, DC 20019. The nearest other daycare we list is Shining Star Early Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.