Edward C. Mazique Parent Child Center, Inc @ the Ruth E. Rucker Bld.
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.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a DC Capital Quality rating of Quality. 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
- State Quality Rating
- DC Capital Quality Quality (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not 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
- 176
- 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 4 inspections since 2022, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Oct 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety121.2
Failure to ensure minimum adult-to-child ratios shall be met at all times, including non-peak hours, during nap or rest periods, and in vehicles during transport
May 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety141.2
Failure of a Licensee to use positive methods of child guidance that meet the individual needs of each child and encourage self-control, self-direction, self-esteem and cooperation.
Dec 6, 20231 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety122.19
Failure of a Licensee to ensure that the Facility’s premises remain clear of insects, rodents, and other pests and excrement of insects, rodents, and other pests
Nov 29, 20221 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety155.9
Failure of a Licensee to ensure that all staff responsible for food preparation and distribution are immediately informed, orally and in writing, of any dietary restrictions, food allergies, or other special dietary requirements of enrolled children at the Facility.