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The Community Preschool Of Palisades

5200 Cathedral AVE, NW, Washington, DC 200165.0· 4 reviews
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About The Community Preschool Of Palisades

The Community Preschool Of Palisades is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children, serving preschoolers.

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

Ages served: preschoolers

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Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
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Licensed capacity
50 children

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AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity50 childrenFrom the state license
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Inspection reports for The Community Preschool Of Palisades

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Development Center
Capacity
50 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#CDC-907499
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 13, 2026: 1 rule cited

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

  • Background checks 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safety and hazards 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 13, 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: Mar 23, 2026

  2. Sep 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      131.5

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

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 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: Nov 13, 2025

  3. Feb 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      126.10

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

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024

  5. Apr 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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: Apr 11, 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 The Community Preschool Of Palisades

Is The Community Preschool Of Palisades licensed?

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

When was The Community Preschool Of Palisades last inspected?

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 13, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Community Preschool Of Palisades had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Community Preschool Of Palisades care for?

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

What are The Community Preschool Of Palisades' hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (202) 364-8424 to confirm.

How much does The Community Preschool Of Palisades cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 364-8424 to ask.

What is The Community Preschool Of Palisades' phone number?

(202) 364-8424.

Where is The Community Preschool Of Palisades?

5200 Cathedral AVE, NW, Washington, DC 20016. The nearest other daycare we list is Palisades Montessori, 0.3 miles away.

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