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Choosing Daycare Centers in District of Columbia

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in District of Columbia can make the decision-making process smoother.

District of Columbia has about 356 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in District of Columbia. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in District of Columbia

There are 356 daycares in District of Columbia: 0 headstart facilities, 1 before/after school centers, 3 religious facility daycares, and 352 childcare and preschool centers.

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Broadcasters Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise BCDC for its caring, experienced staff with notably low turnover, beautiful facilities, and strong community atmosphere. The center is commended for developmentally appropriate activities, enrichment programs, and individualized attention to each child's needs. Families report feeling fortunate and grateful for their experience across multiple years of enrollment.

Experienced and stable teaching staff with long tenurewarm and loving caregiversstrong parent community
Address
3400 International Dr Nw, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 364-8799
Franklin Commons Intergenerational
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Franklin Commons has received consistently positive feedback focused on community events and property management rather than daycare services. Reviewers praise improved customer service and maintenance responsiveness, with particular enthusiasm for a fresh produce giveaway program that benefited residents.

Improved customer serviceresponsive maintenancefresh produce giveaway program
Address
119 Franklin St Ne, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 518-5683
Cclc @ 2200 Penn Backup Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise CCLC @ 2200 Penn as a safe, caring, and nurturing environment where children thrive developmentally. Staff members are described as attentive, loving, and responsive, with strong leadership from center director Ms. Amanda. The facility maintains rigorous COVID-19 protocols and provides regular updates to parents through the KinderCare app.

Safe environmentattentive teachersgenuine care for children
Address
2200 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 785-0181
Capital Kids II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Capital Kids II receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment and exceptional staff. Parents highlight significant developmental growth in their children, noting the teachers' genuine care, flexibility, and commitment to each child's individual needs. The facility is described as a special community where children thrive academically and emotionally.

Warm and nurturing environmentexceptional teachers and leadershipchild development and growth
Address
1250 24th St Nw, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 293-1460
The Britleys For Toddlers
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

The Britleys For Toddlers receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the exceptional teachers, engaging curriculum, and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the school's use of the surrounding DC community as a learning resource, focus on outdoor play, and emphasis on holistic child development including language immersion and social skills.

Highly trained and long-tenured teachersage-appropriate activitiesoutdoor excursions to parks and museum
Address
525 School Street Sw, Ste, # 102, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 863-0475
Full Gospel Tabernacle Church
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Full Gospel Tabernacle Church is a worship center in Washington, DC with a 4.8/5 Google rating based entirely on church service reviews rather than daycare feedback. All reviews praise the spiritual atmosphere, leadership, and sense of community, with no actual parent reviews about childcare services present.

Strong spiritual environmentwelcoming communityeffective leadership
Address
632 11th St Ne, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 543-2438
Gan Hayeled @ Adas Israel Congregation
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Note: Reviews appear to be for Adas Israel Congregation synagogue rather than the GAN HAYELED daycare center specifically. Reviews praise the synagogue's welcoming community, quality clergy and staff, beautiful facilities, and diverse programming and events.

Welcoming communityexcellent clergy and staffbeautiful spaces
Address
2850 Quebec St Nw, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 362-4491
Safe And Sound Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

One parent highlights a loving and caring environment, noting high demand for spots. Another family describes staff member Ms. Palmer as a 'second mother' to their children who have attended since infancy.

loving and caring environmenthigh demand for spotsattentive staff
Address
4922 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave Ne, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 398-6054
Chantelle'S Quality Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Chantelle's Quality Child Care Center in Washington, DC receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a caring, home-like environment with supportive and loving staff. Parents highlight the director Ms. Javonne's personal attention, regular communication, and willingness to support families through difficult circumstances. Children show strong developmental progress and emotional attachment to the center.

Warmpersonablehome-like atmosphere
Address
4221 7th St Nw, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 291-0002
Rosemount Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Rosemount Center receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise it as a nurturing, high-quality early childhood education facility serving a diverse community in Washington, DC. Parents consistently highlight the dedicated teachers, loving environment, bilingual programming, and inclusive mission as exceptional. Multiple reviews emphasize its 50+ year legacy as a community pillar and Head Start provider.

Dedicated and caring teachersdiverse student bodybilingual environment
Address
2000 Rosemount Ave Nw, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 265-9885
Rainbow Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

One parent describes the center as a home-away-from-home where children are fed, educated, and cared for with love. Another review highlights the attentive teachers and the center's leadership, noting that staff members are helpful and knowledgeable about child care needs.

loving careeducational environmentnutritious meals
Address
505 57th St Ne, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 396-4112
Upo @ Edgewood Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

One parent describes the center as a great early learning option with excellent teachers and leadership, while another offers a brief positive endorsement. No specific negative aspects are mentioned in the available feedback.

great early learning centergreat teachersgreat center director
Address
601 Edgewood St Ne, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 529-1582
Bright Start Childcare & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Bright Start Childcare & Preschool receives consistent 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, nurturing environment, and comprehensive approach to child development. Parents highlight the facility's amenities, nutritious in-house meals, outdoor play time, enrichment activities, and strong teacher-child relationships as key strengths.

Caring and dedicated staffclean and well-maintained facilityfresh nutritious meals prepared onsite
Address
5416 Georgia Ave Nw, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 722-2273
The Elizabeth Ministry/Asa Early Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

One parent describes the facility as a nice place for teens with children, while another simply notes the excellence of the program.

nice environmentexcellence
Address
200 55th St Ne, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 827-8854
Bethel Christian Fellowship Early Childhood Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Bethel Christian Fellowship Early Childhood Development Center is highly rated by reviewers who praise it as a welcoming faith-based community. Parents appreciate the spiritual environment, pastoral leadership, and mention that children have opportunities to learn in a caring setting. The facility is described as family-friendly with a positive, welcoming atmosphere.

Welcoming communitystrong pastoral leadershipfamily-friendly environment
Address
2220 Martin Luther King Ave Se, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 678-8934
Logan - Shaw Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Logan-Shaw Child Care receives consistent praise from parents who emphasize the warm, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Parents report their children thrive developmentally, enjoy attending daily, and form strong friendships. The center is noted for excellent communication, educational curriculum, nutritious meals, and community engagement.

Warm and caring teachersdevelopmental milestone trackingsmooth transitions for new students
Address
1700 7th St Nw, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 515-6954
Apple Tree Early Public Charter School @ Parkland
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Apple Tree Early Public Charter School @ Parkland in Washington, DC receives uniformly positive feedback from parents. All 10 recent reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, with parents consistently praising the welcoming and supportive staff, clean environment, community events, and academic engagement. Parents report feeling confident in their children's care and development at this center-based program.

welcoming and friendly staffpatient and accessible teachersclean facility
Address
1801 Mississippi Ave. Se, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 506-1894
St. Columba'S Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

St. Columba's Nursery School receives universal praise from parents for its exceptional teachers, extensive outdoor facilities, and strong community environment. Parents consistently highlight the school's commitment to outdoor play year-round, low teacher turnover, and focus on social-emotional development. The facility is described as a unique urban oasis that fosters joy, independence, and a love of learning.

Highly qualified and passionate teacherslow student-to-teacher ratiosextensive outdoor playground with natural elements
Address
4201 Albemarle St Nw, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 742-1980
Jenkins Hill Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

One parent highlights the caring staff and healthy meal options, noting that their child thrived, while another reviewer mentions cleanliness and accuracy of information. A third review offers a neutral assessment of the facility.

caring teachersexperienced staffhealthy meal options
Address
1527 Pennsylvania Ave Se, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 543-4664
Barbara Chambers Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

One parent highlights the center's small setting, which fosters strong relationships between teachers, children, and families, as well as the benefits of bilingual instruction. The reviewer also notes exceptional safety, high standards, and developmental outcomes that exceeded expectations for their child.

small settingstrong teacher-family relationshipsbilingual instruction
Address
1470 Irving St Nw, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 387-6755 EXT 118
The Montessori School Of Washington
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

The Montessori School of Washington has overwhelmingly positive reviews praising its Montessori philosophy, dedicated teachers, and child-centered environment. One negative review from three years ago alleges disorganization, low teacher qualifications, and poor instructional quality, though the reviewer also claims their original review was deleted by the school.

Warm and dedicated teachersgenuine Montessori philosophy implementationchild-centered approach
Address
4380 Macarthur Blvd Nw, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 338-1557
The Ideal Child Care Development Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

The Ideal Child Care Development Center II receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise it as a family-oriented, nurturing environment with highly dedicated teachers. Parents highlight strong child development outcomes, regular communication, nutritious meals, and reasonable pricing. Multiple families report it was difficult to leave when relocating, indicating strong satisfaction and emotional connection to the center.

Loving and caring staffstrong child development focusdevelopmental assessments and early intervention coordination
Address
801 Rock Creek Church Rd Nw, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 722-0633
Educare Of Washingtondc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Educare of Washington DC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the dedicated staff, beautiful facilities, and comprehensive support services. As a Head Start site, it serves children 6 weeks to 5 years old and offers inclusive programs with on-campus Early Intervention services. One parent reported poor leadership and unsupportive management when addressing staff concerns.

Amazing and professional teachersbeautiful modern facilitiestop-notch playgrounds
Address
640 Anacostia Ave Ne, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 727-5604
Palisades Montessori LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Palisades Montessori is highly praised by parents for its authentic Montessori approach and nurturing community environment. Parents consistently report that their children develop independence, confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning across the infant through primary levels. The school is noted for its dedicated, caring teachers and warm, inviting classrooms.

Montessori method implementationcaring and attentive teachersindividual attention to each child
Address
2828 Hurst Ter Nw, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 537-6807
Barbara Chamber Children'S Center #3 (@Dance Institute)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

One parent describes their child's experience at a nearby center as exceptional, highlighting the small setting, bilingual instruction, and strong staff-family partnership. The reviewer notes that their son's development exceeded expectations and praises the center for providing a safe, high-quality environment that meets rigorous standards.

small class sizesbilingual instructionstrong staff-family partnership
Address
3400 14th St Nw, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 518-0466
Nana'S Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Nana's Place for its warm, caring environment and excellent communication. Children are reported to be happy and excited to attend, with staff providing attentive care from infancy through toddlerhood. The facility offers home-cooked meals, provides supplies like diapers and wipes, and is highly accommodating to families.

Warm and caring staffexcellent parent communication with daily photoshome-cooked meals
Address
342 8th St Ne, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 758-3866
Jenkins Hill Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

One parent describes a positive experience with caring, long-tenured staff and a great manager, noting their child thrived despite small classrooms and a lack of private playground space. A second review mentions a clean environment that met expectations, while a third offers only a brief, neutral assessment.

caring and experienced teachersgreat managerchild thrived
Address
1529 Pennsylvania Ave Se, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 543-4664
Bell Teen Parent & Child Development
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Bell Teen Parent & Child Development is a nonprofit organization serving low-income and immigrant families in Washington, DC. Parents consistently praise the center for comprehensive support including childcare, ESL classes, case management, and assistance with basic needs like diapers and wipes. Staff are described as caring, welcoming, bilingual, and helpful across emotional, educational, and legal support areas.

Bilingual staffcommunity support servicesfree supplies (diapers/wipes)
Address
3101 16th St Nw, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 939-7700 EXT 5099
Jewel'S New Beginning Learning Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Jewel's New Beginning Learning Center II receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5 stars. Parents praise the cleanliness, professionalism, and caring nature of the staff, describing the environment as welcoming and family-like.

Clean facilityprofessional and friendly staffcaring teachers with high expectations
Address
3927 - 3935 South Capitol St Sw, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 525-3639
Arnold & Porter Llp Children Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Reviews are predominantly positive (9 of 10 five-star ratings), with praise for the facility's professional appearance, advanced technology, and well-maintained spaces. However, most reviews appear to reference the law firm rather than the daycare center specifically, limiting their relevance to childcare operations. One negative review cited a poor experience with staff communication.

Professional appearanceadvanced technology featuresoutdoor space
Address
601 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 942-5437

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Daycare costs in vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.