Tucker's Child Development Center I
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, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 55
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), Parent Communication & Policies (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Jan 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Administrative127.3
Failure of a Licensee to establish and implement written policies and procedures which shall be kept current and made available to the parent(s) and guardian(s) and used to govern the operations of the Facility.
Oct 23, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Administrative110.1
Failure of Licensee to notify OSSE in writing no less than thirty (30) calendar days before the implementation of any of the following planned changes in operation:
- Environmental118.5
Failure of a Licensee to protect the safety, health, and welfare of all children within their care
Aug 24, 20231 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety121.3(a)
Failure of a licensed Child Development Facility (“Licensee”) to maintain the adult-to-child ratios and group sizes as specified herein:</br>(a) For Child Development Centers serving infants, toddlers, and/or preschoolers:
Aug 23, 20231 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
Feb 13, 20231 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