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The Children's House Of Washington Montessori

3133 Dumbarton ST, NW, Washington, DC 200075.0· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
27
open each week
5 days

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About The Children's House Of Washington Montessori

The Children's House Of Washington Montessori is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 27 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care.

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 32 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

MontessoriBefore- and after-school

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: Ages 2-6
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
27 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Open 8:00am - 6:00pm (M-F)”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2-6
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
StaffTeachers bring decades and decades of experience educating 2-6 year olds
MoreFounded 1981
Licensed capacity27 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for The Children's House Of Washington Montessori

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Development Center
Capacity
27 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#CDC-907890
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 13, 2025: 8 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 32 rules in all · 28 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 10
  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Background checks 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Transportation 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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  1. Nov 13, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      165.1

      “Failure to ensure that a Teacher in a Child Development Center is qualified.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      150.1

      “Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      131.1

      “Failure to maintain information for each employee.”
    • 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 30, 2026

    • 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: Jun 29, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      166.1

      “Failure to ensure that an Assistant Teacher in a Child Development Center is qualified.”
    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

      “Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
    • Safety and hazards

      122.6

      “Failure to undergo a fire safety inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026

  2. May 15, 2025Inspection9 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: Sep 15, 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: May 27, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      131.1

      “Failure to maintain information for each employee.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      164.1

      “Failure to ensure that a Director of a Child Development Center is qualified.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025

    • Background checks

      133.8

      “Failure to ensure that OSSE reviewed the results of the criminal background and child protection register checks.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 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: May 27, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      139.7

      “Failure to ensure the completion of annual training that maintains and updates the health and safety standards.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025

    • 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: Sep 15, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

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

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025

  3. Nov 15, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      131.1

      “Failure to maintain information for each employee.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 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: Sep 15, 2025

    • 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: Sep 15, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      164.10

      “Failure to ensure that a Center Director shall be physically present at the Facility at all times during the Center’s peak hours of operation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024

  4. Jun 6, 2024Inspection11 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: Nov 24, 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: Sep 15, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      120.2

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

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 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: Oct 18, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

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

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      148.5

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

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 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: Oct 18, 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: Sep 15, 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 18, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      148.1

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

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      152.6

      “Failure to maintain documentation that children have received all required immunizations, health and oral examinations.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025

  5. Feb 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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 The Children's House Of Washington Montessori

Is The Children's House Of Washington Montessori licensed?

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

When was The Children's House Of Washington Montessori last inspected?

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 13, 2025, with 8 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Children's House Of Washington Montessori had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 32 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 28 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 The Children's House Of Washington Montessori care for?

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

What are The Children's House Of Washington Montessori's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Children's House Of Washington Montessori cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 342-2551 to ask.

What is The Children's House Of Washington Montessori's phone number?

(202) 342-2551.

Where is The Children's House Of Washington Montessori?

3133 Dumbarton ST, NW, Washington, DC 20007. The nearest other daycare we list is The French Maternal School @ N Street, 0.1 miles away.

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