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Stephanie Dobson

Washington, DC 20019 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

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About Stephanie Dobson

Stephanie Dobson is a licensed home daycare in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 6 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 55 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
6 children

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity6 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for Stephanie Dobson

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Development Home
Capacity
6 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#CDH-910008
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2025: 20 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 55 rules in all · 55 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 16
  • Records and paperwork 12
  • Health, medication and illness 10
  • Building, equipment and play areas 10
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Transportation 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Background checks 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. Aug 18, 2025Inspection20 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      130.4

      “Failure to maintain and provide the initial and annual health record documentation and information.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 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: Nov 5, 2025

    • 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: Aug 19, 2025

    • 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: Aug 25, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      123.7

      “Failure to ensure that changing tables meet the requirements:”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      139.1

      “Failure to ensure that each paid employee participate in ongoing professional development.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      148.4

      “Failure to develop and maintain an emergency and disaster plan with established procedures:”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 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 29, 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: Nov 26, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      122.23

      “Failure to install and maintain an appropriate number of working smoke detectors.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      122.21

      “Failure to maintain at the Facility a log documenting the use of extermination services.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 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: Oct 24, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      122.3

      “Failure to ensure that exits meet requirements.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      122.22

      “Failure to install and maintain working carbon monoxide detectors if there is any gas service.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      127.5

      “Failure to provide a copy of the Facility's current policies and procedures to parent(s).”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025

    • Transportation

      130.5

      “Failure to maintain signed, and dated statement authorizing the Facility to take the child on regularly scheduled outings.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 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 22, 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: Sep 29, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      148.10

      “Failure to maintain a three (3) day supply of water, staple food, and supplies.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      126.10

      “Failure to ensure that light bulbs are shatter proof or appropriately shielded.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025

  2. Feb 27, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      122.23

      “Failure to install and maintain an appropriate number of working smoke detectors.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      127.4

      “Failure to maintain policies and procedures consistent with applicable Federal and local laws and regulations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 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: May 23, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      122.21

      “Failure to maintain at the Facility a log documenting the use of extermination services.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 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: Jul 24, 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: Jul 24, 2025

    • 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: Mar 4, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      130.4

      “Failure to maintain and provide the initial and annual health record documentation and information.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 23, 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: May 23, 2025

    • Transportation

      130.5

      “Failure to maintain signed, and dated statement authorizing the Facility to take the child on regularly scheduled outings.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      124.10

      “Failure to ensure that electrical outlets have appropriate child-proof protective outlet covers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      129.2

      “Failure to maintain at the Facility the current original version of permits and certificates.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025

  3. Aug 20, 2024Inspection20 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      125.17

      “Failure to ensure that children do not use trampolines.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      122.6

      “Failure to undergo a fire safety inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      131.1

      “Failure to maintain information for each employee.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      126.2

      “Failure to ensure that materials, equipment, and supplies accessible to children is age appropriate and safe.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      129.4

      “Failure to maintain at the Facility premises current liability insurance information and documentation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      127.5

      “Failure to provide a copy of the Facility's current policies and procedures to parent(s).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      124.1

      “Failure to ensure that designated interior space is available to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      148.10

      “Failure to maintain a three (3) day supply of water, staple food, and supplies.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      145.11

      “Failure to store or dispose of soiled diapers, training pants, and clothing and diapering materials.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      122.19

      “Failure to ensure that the Facility’s premises remain clear of insects, rodents, and other pests.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      139.10

      “Failure to maintain adequate documentation of each staff member’s completion of the required professional development.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024

    • Other rules

      163.4

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      120.2

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

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024

    • 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: Sep 23, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      148.5

      “Failure to review and update the emergency and disaster plan annually.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      161.1

      “Failure of a Facility that permits pets or animals at the Facility’s premises, to comply with the requirements.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024

    • Background checks

      132.2

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

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      122.14

      “Failure to ensure that waste receptacles have a hands-free opening mechanism.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 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 30, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      122.21

      “Failure to maintain at the Facility a log documenting the use of extermination services.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024

  4. Apr 11, 2024Inspection3 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: Aug 23, 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: Aug 23, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      104.5(a)

      “Failure to obtain a Fire Inspection Certificate from FEMS.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 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 Stephanie Dobson

Is Stephanie Dobson licensed?

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

When was Stephanie Dobson last inspected?

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2025, with 20 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Stephanie Dobson had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 55 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 55 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 Stephanie Dobson care for?

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

What are Stephanie Dobson's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (202) 246-1746 to confirm.

How much does Stephanie Dobson cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 246-1746 to ask.

What is Stephanie Dobson's phone number?

(202) 246-1746.

Where is Stephanie Dobson?

Washington, DC 20019. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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