FACILITY
Independent Church Of God Child Development Center
2302 Ainger PL, SE , DC 20020

Facility Type Facility Type: CDC (Child Development Center)
Contact Contact: Tereze King
Phone (240) 510-6846
Email [email protected]
 Not Available
AT A GLANCE
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Facility
Hours

Service Schedule: All Year
Monday: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Tuesday: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Wednesday: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Thursday: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Friday: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
 
Capital Quality
Designation

Quality
Ages
Served

0 - 5+ years
     
Language
Spoken

English
  Other
Languages

Not Applicable
Facility
Capacity

50
       
Accreditation
None
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Information

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Accepts
Subsidies

Yes

Mission Statement
Mission Statement: We strive to assist the physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of each child. We aim to provide a safe, supportive and nurturing atmosphere where all children are able to express their creativity freely. INDEPENDENT CHURCH of GOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Care’s Vision: INDEPENDENT DEVELOPMENT CENTER provides the highest quality of care by: - Obtaining and maintaining the highest level of Keystone STARS and NAEYC accreditation. - Assisting the children on their journey through exploration and play by providing both child directed and teacher directed activities. - Providing a stimulating and nurturing environment with an equal balance of social, emotional and intellectual support. - Offering a variety of enrichment programs including: Computer Kids, Spanish Lessons, Physical Fitness Programs, Music and Movement…etc. - Continually assessing our program and making improvements based on the results. - Creating a stronger sense of community by collaborating with other childcare Center in the area, building relationships with local businesses and strengthening the relationships with our Stakeholders. - Expanding and increasing the number of KING Care Center throughout the DMV INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF GOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Values: Cognitive Development - “I think every parent, every scientist , every early childhood educator who has looked at a young child sees that curiosity, that wonder and asks themselves, what can we do to keep this alive in a child, to foster it, to fan the flames and not dampen that curiosity” - Dr. Andrew N. Meltzoff Caring Environment - “When we are talking about how the environment affects the young children, what we’re really talking about most importantly is the human environment; we’re talking about relationships.” - Dr. Jack P. Shonkhoff Continuous Improvement - “Perfection does not exist - you can always do better and you can always grow. “ - Les Brown


License Type

Full License

License Type Definition

A full license is issued when an applicant has demonstrated substantial complliance with the child development facilities regulations.

Current License Begin Date

December 27, 2024

Current License Expiration Date

August 31, 2027

Original License Issuance Date

August 13, 2021

Infant (0 - 12 months) Yes
Toddler (12 - 36 months) Yes
Preschool (36 months - Compulsory Age) Yes
School Age (5 years old by Sept. 30) Yes
  • Participating in Pay Equity Fund
  • Child and Adult Care Food Program
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Accepts Subsidies
  • Faith Based
  • A voluntary process, determined by a national accrediting body, to support facilities in providing quality early care and education. National accreditation is a recognizable achievement and is a business decision that facilities can make if they are interested.

    Accreditation Type

     

    Expiration Date

     
    OSSE investigates complaints, and if proven to be true, the findings of those investigations are posted here and will be posted and maintained for up to three years.

    Complaint Date Allegation Type Deficiency Code Resolution Date
    No current substantiated complaints
    Initial Inspection – Inspection completed for a new applicant for child care licensure.
    Annual, Monitoring and Renewal Inspection Reports – Inspections conducted at a licensed child care facility.

    Inspection Date Inspection Type
    02-27-2025 Monitoring
    08-26-2024 Renewal
    03-27-2024 Monitoring
    07-11-2023 Annual
    02-07-2023 Monitoring
    09-26-2022 Annual
    03-15-2022 Monitoring

    Designation: Quality

    These programs meet children’s basic health and safety standards and there is good evidence that the program provides a nurturing environment with supportive interactions (e.g., scheduling that meets children’s needs, warm and positive interactions) that promotes children’s cognitive, physical and social-emotional development.

    Effective as of: April 01, 2024
    Note: This designation is determined using observation-based data from the Environment Rating Scales and/or the Classroom Assessment Scoring System. This designation is effective for up to three years.




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