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Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center II - NHM

1000 Constitution AVE, NW, Washington, DC 205604.5· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
87
open each week
5 days
yearly, posted tuition
$6,840

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About Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center II - NHM

Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center II - NHM is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 87 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, part-time care and preschool. It lists yearly tuition from $6,840 to $33,413.

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
87 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 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
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care
Assistance it acceptsApproved Child Care Aware provider; participant in the MCCYN assistance program
Discounts20% discount on base tuition for the part-time SEE program for Smithsonian employees and families with two children enrolled
Licensed capacity87 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center II - NHM lists yearly tuition from $6,840 to $33,413.

Yearly · program, in its own wordsPrice
2025-2026 Fours annual tuition (non-Smithsonian rate)$28,117
2025-2026 Fours annual tuition (Smithsonian employee rate)$25,795
2025-2026 Infants annual tuition (non-Smithsonian rate)$33,413
2025-2026 Infants annual tuition (Smithsonian employee rate)$30,654
2025-2026 Threes annual tuition (non-Smithsonian rate)$28,584
2025-2026 Toddlers annual tuition (non-Smithsonian rate)$31,855
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2025-2026 Toddlers annual tuition (Smithsonian employee rate)$29,225
2025-2026 Twos annual tuition (non-Smithsonian rate)$28,830
2025-2026 Twos annual tuition (Smithsonian employee rate)$26,224
Smithsonian Early Explorers (SEE) Toddler Cohort part-time program tuition, 2025-2026 & 2026-2027; collected via monthly direct debits of $760.00$6,840
$50.00 application fee (SEE part-time program)$50
registration fee (nonrefundable)$100
10 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center II - NHM

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Development Center
Capacity
87 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CDC-910115
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Summary

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

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 16 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • 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. Mar 17, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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 27, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      122.21

      “Failure to maintain at the Facility a log documenting the use of extermination services.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      137.1

      “Failure staff to complete a physical examination by a licensed health care practitioner.”
  2. Aug 11, 2025Inspection1 rule 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: Nov 21, 2025

  3. Feb 4, 2025Inspection6 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: Apr 15, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      122.6

      “Failure to undergo a fire safety inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      120.2

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

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      137.1

      “Failure staff to complete a physical examination by a licensed health care practitioner.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 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: Apr 16, 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: Apr 16, 2025

  4. May 30, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      155.1

      “Failure to comply with the District of Columbia Food Code, Title 25-A DCMR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 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: Jun 10, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      137.1

      “Failure staff to complete a physical examination by a licensed health care practitioner.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      122.6

      “Failure to undergo a fire safety inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025

  5. Feb 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      137.1

      “Failure staff to complete a physical examination by a licensed health care practitioner.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 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: Apr 24, 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 II - NHM

Is Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center II - NHM 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 II - NHM last inspected?

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 17, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center II - NHM had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 II - NHM care for?

87, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center II - NHM's hours?

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

How much does Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center II - NHM cost?

Yearly tuition from $6,840 to $33,413, as it lists it.

What is Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center II - NHM's phone number?

(202) 633-1399.

Where is Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center II - NHM?

1000 Constitution AVE, NW, Washington, DC 20560. The nearest other daycare we list is KinderCare Learning Center @ 9th Street, 0.2 miles away.

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