Marian Dunmore
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.2 / 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.3 / 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.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Heads-up: this facility's license is currently under sanction or carries an open enforcement action. Process quality reflects a DC Capital Quality rating of Progressing. Structural quality reflects a license currently under sanction (probation or restriction). 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 Progressing (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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 9
- 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 1 inspection since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 19, 20234 Findings4 Important
- General Health and Safety120.4
Children shall not be left alone in any room, outdoors, or in vehicles, even momentarily, without staff present
- 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
- Administrative130.2
Failure of a Licensee to maintain and provide to OSSE upon request, the information for each currently enrolled child:
- Administrative132.1
Failure of Licensee to maintain a qualified workforce comprised of individuals who are committed to promoting and ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of the children in their care.