Shining Star Early Learning Center
WASHINGTON, DC·Child Development Center — Full LicenseLicensed
Contact information
Address5307 East Capitol ST, SE, Washington, DC, 20019
CountyDistrict of Columbia
Phone(202) 506-5830
Operating details
Capacity24
License dateOctober 17, 2023
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/14/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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5307 East Capitol ST, SE, Washington, DC, 20019, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
- Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/14/2025
- High3
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 124.67/14/2025
124.6 — Failure of a Licensee to ensure that all floors, walls, and ceilings are in good repair and easy to clean when soiled. Only smooth, nonporous surfaces shall be permitted in areas that are likely to be contaminated by body fluids including, withou
Failure of a Licensee to ensure that all floors, walls, and ceilings are in good repair and easy to clean when soiled. Only smooth, nonporous surfaces shall be permitted in areas that are likely to be contaminated by body fluids including, without limitation, lavatories and toilets, and areas used for food preparation or consumption or diaper changing Allegation type: Environmental. Complaint report: View official inspection document Source: My Child Care DC (OSSE) substantiated complaint.
Corrected 8/11/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 125.17/14/2025
125.1 — Failure of a Licensee to maintain outdoor play space free of standing water, litter, broken glass, wooden splinters, weeds, high grass, and conditions that are, or might be, hazardous to the health, safety, or welfare of children enrolled.
Failure of a Licensee to maintain outdoor play space free of standing water, litter, broken glass, wooden splinters, weeds, high grass, and conditions that are, or might be, hazardous to the health, safety, or welfare of children enrolled. Allegation type: Environmental. Complaint report: View official inspection document Source: My Child Care DC (OSSE) substantiated complaint.
Corrected 8/11/2025 - High riskStandard 120.17/14/2025
120.1 — 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
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 Allegation type: General Health and Safety. Complaint report: View official inspection document Source: My Child Care DC (OSSE) substantiated complaint.
Corrected 8/11/2025 - High riskStandard 121.27/14/2025
121.2 — 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
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 Allegation type: General Health and Safety. Complaint report: View official inspection document Source: My Child Care DC (OSSE) substantiated complaint.
Corrected 8/11/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$2,337/month
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Typical prices in District of Columbia — see daycare costs in District of Columbia by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: WASHINGTON, District of Columbia County
- Capacity: 24
- Type: Child Development Center — Full License
- Years in operation: 3
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