Daycares and preschools in District of Columbia
449 licensed programs in 1 city · source: DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning
Child care licensing in District of Columbia
Who licenses child care in District of Columbia?
DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in District of Columbia. This directory uses the agency's public register: Child Development Facilities, Open Data DC. It was last synced in September 2026.
What is Capital Quality?
Capital Quality is the District's rating for licensed child development facilities, with designations of Preliminary, Developing, Progressing, Quality and High-Quality.
Does District of Columbia publish inspection violations?
District of Columbia publishes inspection reports on its own site, program by program. Every profile here links to the state record so you can read them in full.