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 Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 24
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Shining Star Early Learning Center
Shining Star Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 24 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM
- Licensed capacity
- 24 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 24 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Shining Star Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Shining Star Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Development Center
- Capacity
- 24 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #CDC-910243
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 4, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 31 rules in all · 27 corrected
- Safety and hazards 9
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Records and paperwork 6
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Background checks 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Dec 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
131.1
“Failure to maintain information for each employee.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026
166.1
“Failure to ensure that an Assistant Teacher in a Child Development Center is qualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2026
Jul 14, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
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”
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”
124.6
“Failure of a Licensee to ensure that all floors, walls, and ceilings are in good repair and easy to clean when soiled. Only smooth, nonporous surfaces shall be permitted in areas that are likely to be contaminated by body fluids including, without limitation, lavatories and toilets, and areas used for food preparation or consumption or diaper changing”
125.1
Apr 24, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
122.6
“Failure to undergo a fire safety inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
166.1
“Failure to ensure that an Assistant Teacher in a Child Development Center is qualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
122.24
“Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
148.1
“Failure to conduct practice emergency evacuation and disaster drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
139.6
“Failure to ensure that each paid employee of a Facility participate in annual professional development.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025
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: May 23, 2025
Nov 14, 2024Inspection3 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 11, 2024
132.2
“Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
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: Apr 24, 2025
May 8, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
120.2
“Failure to have a written staffing plan to ensure the required supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024
125.1
“Failure to maintain outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 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: Oct 21, 2024
122.24
“Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
125.15
“Failure to ensure that all outdoor play equipment is free of pinch, crush or shear points.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024
139.10
“Failure to maintain adequate documentation of each staff member’s completion of the required professional development.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
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: Nov 14, 2024
148.1
“Failure to conduct practice emergency evacuation and disaster drills.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
122.23
“Failure to install and maintain an appropriate number of working smoke detectors.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
127.5
“Failure to provide a copy of the Facility's current policies and procedures to parent(s).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
125.8
“Failure to ensure that all outdoor gates have positive self-latching closure mechanisms.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
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: Oct 21, 2024
122.6
“Failure to undergo a fire safety inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
Jan 23, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
152.6
“Failure to maintain documentation that children have received all required immunizations, health and oral examinations.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 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: Mar 12, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Shining Star Early Learning Center
Is Shining Star 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 Early Learning Center last inspected?
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 4, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Shining Star Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 27 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 Early Learning Center care for?
24, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
What are Shining Star Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Shining Star Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 506-5830 to ask.
What is Shining Star Early Learning Center's phone number?
(202) 506-5830.
Where is Shining Star Early Learning Center?
5307 East Capitol ST, SE, Washington, DC 20019. The nearest other daycare we list is Shining Star 2 Early Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.