Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in District of Columbia

District of Columbia is home to 250 state-licensed care providers spanning 2 counties and 2 cities. Among rated providers, the average overall quality rating is not available.

2Cities

2Counties

250Certified providers

—Avg quality rating

Care type	Providers
Child Care Centers	214	View in District of Columbia
Family Child Care Homes	20	View in District of Columbia
Group Child Care Homes	32	View in District of Columbia
Preschools	16	View in District of Columbia
Head Start Programs	47	View in District of Columbia
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Cities in District of Columbia

Washington, DC 323 providers Washington, DC 6 providers

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Counties in District of Columbia

Choosing care in District of Columbia

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

For families in District of Columbia, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed providers does District of Columbia have?

According to current licensing data, District of Columbia has 250 licensed providers: 214 child care centers, 20 family child care homes, and 16 preschools.

How does District of Columbia score on average quality ratings?

Not every provider in District of Columbia has a published average rating; open individual facility pages to view quality ratings where available.

Which cities in District of Columbia have the highest number of care providers?

In the current data, Washington, Washington lead District of Columbia for certified provider counts. The city list above shows counts.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources, the state licensing agency data, and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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