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Arlington, VA 22207 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The River School
- licensed capacity
- 220
- yearly, posted tuition
- $15,500
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About
About The River School
The River School is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 220 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, preschool and special-needs / inclusion care. It lists yearly tuition from $15,500 to $29,510.
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolPosts tuition
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio, whether it accepts child care subsidies and hours.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 220 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (202) 337-3554 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 18 months - Grade 5 |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, preschool and special-needs / inclusion care |
| Staff | Master's-level educator paired with a speech-language pathologist in every classroom |
| Licensed capacity | 220 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The River School lists yearly tuition from $15,500 to $29,510.
| Yearly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Pre-School Five Mornings | $29,510 |
| Pre-School Three Mornings | $22,660 |
| Pre-School Two Mornings | $15,500 |
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
State record
Inspection reports for The River School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Development Center
- Capacity
- 220 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #CDC-909355
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 8, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Background checks 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Apr 8, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
132.2
“Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2026
165.1
“Failure to ensure that a Teacher in a Child Development Center is qualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2026
- Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
155.4
“Failure to have at least one (1) staff member present who is certified as a Food Protection Manager.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
- May 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The River School
Is The River School licensed?
Yes. Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The River School last inspected?
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 8, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The River School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 6 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 The River School care for?
220, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are The River School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (202) 337-3554 to confirm.
How much does The River School cost?
Yearly tuition from $15,500 to $29,510, as it lists it.
What is The River School's phone number?
(202) 337-3554.
Where is The River School?
4880 MacArthur BLVD, NW, Washington, DC 20007. The nearest other daycare we list is Saint Patrick's Episcopal Day School Infant Toddler Center, 0.5 miles away.