At ÐßÐßÊÓÆµ we know that high quality early childhood education matters! That’s why ÐßÐßÊÓÆµ partners with community-based organizations to operate several infant and toddler child development centers co-located within our schools.
The child development centers co-located in our elementary schools offer a coordinated and supported transition between infant and toddler programming and Pre-K 3. High School-based child development centers prioritize seats for parenting ÐßÐßÊÓÆµ students, followed by Early Head Start eligible community members. Enrollment in the elementary school-based CDCs is determined by the Provider and ÐßÐßÊÓÆµ based on the unique needs of each school community, prioritizing families attending the school who qualify for Early Head Start or who are eligible for childcare subsidy.
With the support of Mayor Bowser, ÐßÐßÊÓÆµ plans to greatly expand the number of school-based child development centers across the District over the next several years.
Below is a list of current and future child development centers co-located in ÐßÐßÊÓÆµ.
Elementary School Child Development Centers:
- Centro Nia at Bunker Hill
- UPO at C.W. Harris
- UPO at Ketcham
- UPO at Marie Reed
- Centro Nia at Stevens Early Learning Center
- UPO at Malcolm X
- UPO at Randle Highlands
High School Child Development Centers:
- UPO at Anacostia
- UPO at Ballou
- UPO at Coolidge
- MCIP at Bell
- UPO at Dunbar
- UPO at Luke C. Moore
- UPO at Roosevelt
- UPO at Woodson
Opening in 2025!
- Amidon-Bowen (ECMPCC)
- Whitlock (BBI)
- Garfield (BBI)
- Miner (UPO)
- Davis (UPO)
Requests for Applications
ÐßÐßÊÓÆµ is currently accepting competitive applications from providers interested in operating infant toddler child development centers co-located in ÐßÐßÊÓÆµ for the following location(s):
- Truesdell Elementary School
- Browne Education Campus
Apply to operate an Infant Toddler Child Development Center here! Applications are due on March 17, 2025.
Infant Toddler Enrollment Information
For more information about the United Planning Organization’s (UPO) infant and toddler programs located within ÐßÐßÊÓÆµ, contact:
Gerika Brownlee
[email protected]
For more information about the Edward C. Mazique Parent Child Center’s (ECMPCC) infant and toddler programs located within ÐßÐßÊÓÆµ, contact:
Laurencia Ampedu
[email protected]
For more information about the Bright Beginnings Incorporated (BBI) infant and toddler programs located within ÐßÐßÊÓÆµ, contact:
Andrea McLean
[email protected]
For more information about Centro Nia's infant and toddler programs located within ÐßÐßÊÓÆµ, contact:
?Lisa Rivera
[email protected]
For more information about Multi Cultural Internship Program’s (MCIP) infant and toddler program located within ÐßÐßÊÓÆµ, contact:
Kapindi Kroma
[email protected]