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Carmen's Pride & Joy, Inc. D/B/A Pride & Joy Early Learning Academy

Home daycare in Washington, DC. Washington, DC 20002. The address is a private home and is shared by the provider.

5.0 (13 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (202) 596-6641Visit website
AgesInfant and toddler
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity9 children
LicenceActive
Capital QualityNot rated

About the program

Carmen's Pride & Joy, Inc. D/B/A Pride & Joy Early Learning Academy is a licensed home daycare in Washington, District of Columbia, on the state register since 2024. It is licensed for 9 children and serves infant and toddler ages.

The program follows a academic approach.

Academic

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Carmen's Pride & Joy, Inc. D/B/A Pride & Joy Early Learning Academy does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $2,457 a month.

Infant places60 to 12 months
Toddler places31 to 2 years

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeChild Development Home (Full License) · CDX-102961
Licence statusActive since 2024
Licensed capacity9 children
Capital QualityNot rated
Source: DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning. Last synced September 18, 2026.

District of Columbia publishes inspection reports on its own site. Open the state record to read this program's inspection history in full.

What parents say

My daughter is thriving at Carmen's Pride & Joy - she practically jumps out of our arms when she arrives each morning and loves spending the day with her teachers and friends. Ms. Carmen is thoughtful and thorough - her early education curriculum and activities are engaging and varied, and you can tell she cares deeply for the children in her program. Not only is my daughter having a ton of fun, she's learning so…

Chantelle Tolliver Palmeri · 5/5 on Google · 4 months ago

Our 3 year old has been at Carmen's for a little over 6 months and it's been a great experience. We switched her from a daycare that was closing - and had sort of been going downhill for a bit - and it's been great for her, and for us. From the beginning it was clear that Carmen, the owner, takes cleanliness, compliance with industry standards and safety seriously. They've been great at communicating with us and…

Chad Giron · 5/5 on Google · 3 years ago

Our daughter went to Ms. Carmen's from 9 months to 27 months old and we found it to be a safe, loving home away from home. We left recently because of a move out of the area, but would have continued until school age if it were up to us! My daughter has learned so much and practically slammed the door in my face at drop off because she was so excited to get her day started with her friends and teachers. If you live…

lillian power · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

We loved CPJ! Our son was at Carmen's for a little over a year. (we moved recently and therefore needed to switch daycares). But while he was there, he was so loved and cared for and you could tell he loved going to school! Carmen's is a clean, safe, and loving environment. They had outdoor time almost every day either at a nearby park or in Carmen's backyard (which is a perfect place for the kids to run around).…

Kristy Pyke Batcheck · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

Questions about Carmen's Pride & Joy, Inc. D/B/A Pride & Joy Early Learning Academy

Is Carmen's Pride & Joy, Inc. D/B/A Pride & Joy Early Learning Academy licensed?

Yes. Carmen's Pride & Joy, Inc. D/B/A Pride & Joy Early Learning Academy holds an active Child Development Home (Full License) licence from DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning (licence CDX-102961), with a licensed capacity of 9 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

What ages does Carmen's Pride & Joy, Inc. D/B/A Pride & Joy Early Learning Academy take?

Carmen's Pride & Joy, Inc. D/B/A Pride & Joy Early Learning Academy is licensed to serve infant and toddler ages.

How much does Carmen's Pride & Joy, Inc. D/B/A Pride & Joy Early Learning Academy cost?

Carmen's Pride & Joy, Inc. D/B/A Pride & Joy Early Learning Academy does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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