City Ridge Kindercare
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes District of Columbia's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. District of Columbia caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a Child Development Associate (CDA). Teachers must complete 21 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 144
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Parent Communication & Policies (1), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 31, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Administrative127.1
Failure of a Licensee to establish and maintain respectful and professional communication with the parent(s) or guardian(s) of children enrolled.
Jul 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety120.1
Failure to supervise children while at the Facility by responsible staff and volunteers who can see and hear the children supervised at all times including but not limited to when they are napping or sleeping, on the playground, on field trips, on vehicular and non-vehicular excursions, and during all water activities and water play activities
Jun 10, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Administrative130.1
Failure of the Licensee to maintain a record for each enrolled child, in the form provided by or approved by OSSE, in one central location at the Facility, and shall retain the record for three (3) years following the termination of that child’s enrollment. The record shall be maintained in a confidential manner in compliance with Federal and District of Columbia laws and regulations, but should be immediately available to the child’s caregivers and/or teachers, the child’s parents or guardians, and OSSE upon request.
- Administrative131.1
Failure of a Licensee to maintain in the form provided by or approved by OSSE, at the Facility premises, and provide to OSSE upon request, the following :</br>(a) The full name, gender, date of birth, home address, home phone number, cell phone number, and current photograph;</br>(b) Position title and job description;</br>(c) Documentation and results of criminal and background history checks conducted in accordance with this chapter and with all other applicable Federal and District of Columbia laws and regulations;</br>(d) The most recent resume provided by the employee, copies of letters of reference, and copies of required degrees, credentials, or official transcripts demonstrating such attainment;</br>(e) Verification that the employee completed an orientation reviewing the Facility’s policies and procedures and the employee’s duties and responsibilities;</br>(f) An ongoing record of professional development and earned continuing education units;</br>(g) Evidence of completion or certification of all health and safety training requirements set forth in Section 139 (Staff Member Requirements: Professional Development); and</br>(h) Date of appointment to, or withdrawal from, any position at the Facility.