Early Learners Academy ELA
Daycare center in Washington, DC. 474 Ridge ST, NW, Washington, DC 20001
About the program
Early Learners Academy ELA is a licensed daycare center in Washington, District of Columbia, on the state register since 2024. It is licensed for 58 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Early Learners Academy is a child care center located in Washington, DC, offering early childhood education programs.
The program states Nationally Accredited accreditation.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Early Learners Academy ELA 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.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →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
We are so thankful for this daycare. My daughter has learned and grown so much since starting here the staff is patient, caring, and truly invested in the kids. She absolutely loves them and always looked forward to going each day. Every day she came home with new words, skills, and so much joy. The only reason we’re leaving is because the opening hours no longer fit our schedule, otherwise we would happily stay. I…
Tierra E. · 5/5 on Google · a year agoEarly Learners Academy (ELA) is an amazing place! It was wonderful seeing my daughter get excited about going to daycare here. I deeply appreciate Mrs. Chakera and the staff as they are really committed to providing a safe, fun, and loving environment. I highly recommend sending your children to their child care center.
Ms. Hunter · 5/5 on Google · 5 years agoI am super excited that Ms. Chakera is finally opening up her preschool. She was the director of my daughters school in Arlington VA and I must say I was beyond impressed with her ability to handle every child and parent (im a difficult one of those). She always made me feel comfortable and involved even though Im a single hard working mother. I can recall on many occassions getting a phone call or email just to…
Amanda Conery · 5/5 on Google · 8 years agoWow! Ms. Chakera was the director at my daughters school in Va. We were all sad to see her leave but now to find out that she left to open her own center makes me happy! Ms. Chakera's creativity, patience and knowledge in field of education is unmatched, and this is coming from a fellow educator. I know she is doing great things at her center becuase she wouldn't have it any other way! If you are in the area and…
Lakisha Talbert · 5/5 on Google · 8 years agoGetting there
474 Ridge ST, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Questions about Early Learners Academy ELA
Is Early Learners Academy ELA licensed?
Yes. Early Learners Academy ELA holds an active Child Development Center (Full License) licence from DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning (licence CDC-102649), with a licensed capacity of 58 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
What ages does Early Learners Academy ELA take?
Early Learners Academy ELA is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
How much does Early Learners Academy ELA cost?
Early Learners Academy ELA does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
