Dot Child Development Center (2026 Profile)

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Dot Child Development Center

800 Independence Ave Sw
Washington, DC 20591

Tel: (202) 267-7672

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Dot Child Development Center in Washington, DC, offers co鈥揺d early childhood education for grades PK through K in a city鈥揵ased, nonsectarian program.

Founded in 1985, the center serves a total enrollment of 12 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 6:1.

The school is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, supporting professional early learning standards.

Located in Southwest Washington, Dot Child Development Center represents a small community preschool environment with 14.29% student diversity.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1985

Student Body

Total Students

12 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

14%

State avg.: 48%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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School Notes

School Motto: Where Little Stars Shine: Nurturing Growth, Fostering Bright Futures

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Dot Child Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Dot Child Development Center is located in the Southwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 1 other private schools located in Southwest Washington.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Washington, DC is $30,034 for elementary schools and $36,410 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Washington, DC is 49% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).