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St. Columba's Nursery School

4201 Albermarle St, NW, Washington, DC 200164.7· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days
yearly, posted tuition
$1,150
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About St. Columba's Nursery School

St. Columba's Nursery School is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, preschool and special-needs / inclusion care. It lists yearly tuition from $1,150 to $21,370.

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

Before- and after-schoolPosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 2-5 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Traditional School Day Mon-Fri 8:30 am-2:30 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 2-5 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumThe Creative Curriculum
EnrichmentWeekly Science and Music & Movement enrichment
Daily lifeParents pack food; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

St. Columba's Nursery School lists yearly tuition from $1,150 to $21,370.

Yearly · program, in its own wordsPrice
3:30 Club – 2:30 – 3:30 pm, 3 days – $2,300$2,300
3:30 Club – 2:30 – 3:30 pm, 4 days – $2,590$2,590
3:30 Club – 2:30 – 3:30 pm, 5 days – $3,025$3,025
Bear Cub Classes (2 – 2.5 year olds) Half-Day: 5 days – 8:30 -12:30 pm – $17,460$17,460
Bear Cub Classes (2 – 2.5 year olds) Traditional Day: 5 days – 8:30 – 2:30 pm – $21,370$21,370
Early Arrival – 8:00 – 8:30 am, 3 days – $1,150$1,150
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Early Arrival – 8:00 – 8:30 am, 4 days – $1,300$1,300
Early Arrival – 8:00 – 8:30 am, 5 days – $1,525$1,525
Stay & Play – 2:30 – 5:30 pm, 3 days – $6,675$6,675
Stay & Play – 2:30 – 5:30 pm, 4 days – $7,750$7,750
Stay & Play – 2:30 – 5:30 pm, 5 days – $9,000$9,000
Traditional Day (2.5 – 5 year olds) 5 days – 8:30 – 2:30 pm – $20,100$20,100
12 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for St. Columba's Nursery School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Development Center
Capacity
100 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#CDC-907382
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 24, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Background checks 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Apr 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      133.3

      “Failure to submit a request for criminal background checks of current and prospective staff members to OSSE:”

      Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2026

  2. Oct 28, 2025Inspection1 rule 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: Nov 3, 2025

  3. Apr 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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: May 16, 2025

  4. Oct 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 26, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      103.5(e)

      “Failure to obtain a Clean Hands Certification from DC Office of Tax and Revenue”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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: Oct 26, 2023

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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FAQ

Questions about St. Columba's Nursery School

Is St. Columba's Nursery School licensed?

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

When was St. Columba's Nursery School last inspected?

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 24, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St. Columba's Nursery School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 St. Columba's Nursery School care for?

100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

What are St. Columba's Nursery School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does St. Columba's Nursery School cost?

Yearly tuition from $1,150 to $21,370, as it lists it.

What is St. Columba's Nursery School's phone number?

(202) 742-1980.

Where is St. Columba's Nursery School?

4201 Albermarle St, NW, Washington, DC 20016. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Albans Early Childhood Center, 0.1 miles away.

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