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Child Development Home Expanded ✓ Licensed

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

Washington, DC · District Of Columbia County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (5 reviews)
563 23rd PL, NE, Washington, DC 20002
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Quick Facts

Capacity
9 children
Age Range
Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Rate Range
$525.00 weekly tuition
Type of Care
Daytime, Drop-in Care, Full-Time
Transportation
, Field Trips
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
Capital Quality Designation
Preliminary

Contact Information

📞 (202) 596-6641
563 23rd PL, NE
Washington, DC 20002
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Licensed Child Development Home Expanded
Active License
License Issued
Jul 12, 2024
Active Through
Jul 31, 2027
Issued By
Office of the State Superintendent of Education
District Office
District of Columbia Child Care Licensing Unit

Reviews

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Chantelle
2026-05-03 11:55:54
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

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 much. We're grateful to have this wonderful daycare in the neighborhood.

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Aaryn
2023-07-24 11:35:50
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

We found Carmen's Pride and Joy after our long-term daycare suddenly closed. She was so warm and welcoming and made a difficult transition very smooth. The caregivers there are awesome - supportive and kind and teach all kinds of skills. Our littlest has grown so much and loves going there everyday. They take lots of day trips to RFK, the library (for story time) and update families on all through the app Brightwheel. Carmen's is a treasure!

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Helen
2021-11-02 00:41:00
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

My daughter attended Carmen's Pride and Joy for almost a year before starting school. This childcare center is a lifesaver and I don't know what we would have done without them. The teachers show so much love to the kids and my child learned so much while there (including Spanish and some sign language). If I could give 6 stars, I would!

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Jenny
2021-11-01 22:28:49
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

I can't say enough good things about Carmen's. My two-year-old daughter has been there for about eight months. They have been like family and such a light during this difficult year. The teachers are so loving and thoughtful. My daughter loves them and loves the other kids. I really love the small group setting where my daughter, an only child, can play with and learn from older and younger kids. I'm also a fan of the app with updates throughout the day. It's great to see snippets of the activities and fun they have.

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Sarah
2021-10-29 12:39:17
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

My daughter has attended Ms.Carmen's for almost a year. It has been a great environment for her. They have provided a very loving and caring environment for the children and we've been very happy with our experience.

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About the Provider

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Carmen’s Pride & Joy (CPJ) is a high-quality 24 hour licensed Family Child Care Facility located in the Capitol Hill area of Washington, DC.  We are a private early child development program serving children ages six weeks to twelve years (6 weeks – 12 years) in age.

 

Additional Information:

We provide round the clock child care services with flexible hours for day, evenings, overnight and weekends and adheres to the polices and regulations mandated by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE).

Participates in the Pay Equity Fund.

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Hours of Operation

  • Monday06:00 AM-06:00 PM
  • Tuesday06:00 AM-06:00 PM
  • Wednesday06:00 AM-06:00 PM
  • Thursday06:00 AM-06:00 PM
  • Friday06:00 AM-06:00 PM
  • Saturday 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
  • Sunday 06:00 AM-06:00 PM

Inspection/Report History

Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Date Type Code Resolution Date
2026-06-16 Annual Inspection
2025-12-04 Monitoring Inspection
2025-06-20 Annual Inspection
2025-02-07 Monitoring Inspection
2024-04-26 Initial Inspection
2019-11-01 Monitoring Inspection
2019-04-26 Annual Inspection
2019-02-22 Monitoring Inspection
2018-02-02 Initial Inspection

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