Child Development Center ✓ Licensed

Howard University Early Learning Program

Washington, DC · District Of Columbia County

531 College ST, NW, Washington, DC 20059

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Quick Facts

Capacity

60 children

Age Range

Toddler, Preschool, School Age

Subsidized Program

Participates

Food Program

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Capital Quality Designation

High-Quality

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Contact Information

📞 (202) 806-7102

531 College ST, NW

Washington, DC 20059

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✓ Licensed Child Development Center

Active License

License Number

CDC-909645

License Issued

Mar 25, 2024

Active Through

Mar 31, 2027

Issued By

Office of the State Superintendent of Education

Accreditation

NAEYC

District Office

District of Columbia Child Care Licensing Unit

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About the Provider

The Howard University School of Education Early Learning Program (ELP), a campus-based early childhood facility licensed in the District of Columbia, was established to provide a sound educational environment for young children. ELP is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and is a member of the National Coalition for Campus Children's Centers (NCCCC). This unit consists of the Adele B. McQueen Preschool, the Howard University Kindergarten, and the Howard University Summer Day Camp. Each classroom reflects a community of learners bringing together children of various ages, interests and abilities. The curriculum evolves from the contributions of children, parents and teachers in an atmosphere of exchange and interaction. Rich classroom experiences and regularly scheduled field trips are designed to promote positive growth and development and to enhance learning. Cooperative projects are encouraged to build self confidence, foster cooperation, and to support learning that occurs when children are working in teams or in groups.

Additional Information: Mission: Our Mission Statement is: 1. To provide high quality CARE AND EDUCATION for young children. 2. To stay abreast of the latest research in early education and child development and use current knowledge in classroom practices and teaching pedagogy. 3. To provide a learning laboratory for matriculating students, volunteers and educators in which to learn and develop the mind, the skills, the practices and methodologies to work with and teach young children. 4. To strengthen our business of education, developing sound practices for sustainability and a successful future. 5. To be a partner in research and education with the greater HU university at large, local businesses and other educational entities.; Participates in the Pay Equity Fund.

Hours of Operation

Monday07:30 AM-05:45 PM
Tuesday07:30 AM-05:45 PM
Wednesday07:30 AM-05:45 PM
Thursday07:30 AM-05:45 PM
Friday07:30 AM-05:45 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Date	Type	Code	Resolution Date

2026-01-21	Annual Inspection

2025-07-16	Monitoring Inspection

2025-03-18	Annual Inspection

2024-06-27	Monitoring Inspection

2024-02-14	Renewal Inspection

2023-09-07	Annual Inspection

2023-03-29	Monitoring Inspection

2020-03-05	Annual Inspection

2019-09-12	Monitoring Inspection

2019-03-21	Annual Inspection

2018-01-17	Renewal Inspection

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