Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Lena Sears Child Development Center
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Lena Sears Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1929
School Calendar
School Motto
The Church built upon the Rock still stands
Student Body
Total Students
60 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 49%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Lena Sears Child Development Center is here to support your family by caring for your child while you work.
- We have a vested interest in providing the best possible care for your little ones.
- Remember, your support is essential to the strength of our center.
- Together we can provide an extraordinary environment for your child to grow in.
- Lena Sears Child Development Center is here to support your family by caring for your child while you work.
- We have a vested interest in providing the best possible care for your little ones.
- Remember, your support is essential to the strength of our center.
- Together we can provide an extraordinary environment for your child to grow in.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Lena Sears Child Development Center?
The application deadline for Lena Sears Child Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Lena Sears Child Development Center located?
Lena Sears Child Development Center is located in the Southeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 8 other private schools located in Southeast Washington.
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