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Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center I - AHM

1400 Constitution AVE, NW, Washington, DC 20560

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About Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center I - AHM

Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center I - AHM is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 55 children, serving preschoolers.

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 40 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: preschoolers

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
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Licensed capacity
55 children

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AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity55 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center I - AHM

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Development Center
Capacity
55 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#CDC-910075
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 17, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 40 rules in all · 39 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 13
  • Safety and hazards 8
  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Other rules 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. Mar 17, 2026Inspection7 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: Mar 30, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      120.2

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

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 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: Mar 30, 2026

    • 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: Mar 30, 2026

    • 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: Mar 30, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

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

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 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: Mar 30, 2026

  2. Aug 11, 2025Inspection2 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: Oct 14, 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: Oct 14, 2025

  3. Feb 5, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule 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”
  4. Feb 4, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • 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: May 21, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      120.2

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

      Correction date in the state record: May 21, 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: May 21, 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: May 21, 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 21, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

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

      Correction date in the state record: May 21, 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: May 21, 2025

    • Background checks

      132.2

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

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      122.6

      “Failure to undergo a fire safety inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025

  5. Aug 12, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      139.6

      “Failure to ensure that each paid employee of a Facility participate in annual professional development.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 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: Jan 21, 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 24, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      120.2

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

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 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: Sep 4, 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: Sep 4, 2024

    • 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: Jan 21, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

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

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025

  6. Nov 20, 2023Inspection13 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      104.5(d)

      “Failure to provide proof of insurance with reasonable coverage amounts and required coverages”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 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: Dec 20, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      139.6

      “Failure to ensure that each paid employee of a Facility participate in annual professional development.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024

    • 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 20, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      148.1

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

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024

    • 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: Jan 29, 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: Dec 20, 2023

    • Background checks

      132.2

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

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 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: Dec 20, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      122.6

      “Failure to undergo a fire safety inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

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

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023

    • Other rules

      104.5(b)

      “Failure to obtain a Clean Hands Certificate.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024

    • 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: Aug 22, 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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Questions about Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center I - AHM

Is Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center I - AHM licensed?

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

When was Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center I - AHM last inspected?

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 17, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center I - AHM had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 40 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 39 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 Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center I - AHM care for?

55, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

What are Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center I - AHM's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (202) 633-3660 to confirm.

How much does Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center I - AHM cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 633-3660 to ask.

What is Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center I - AHM's phone number?

(202) 633-3660.

Where is Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center I - AHM?

1400 Constitution AVE, NW, Washington, DC 20560. The nearest other daycare we list is Commerce Department Child Care Center by Reggio's Tree House, 0.2 miles away.

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