Child Development Center at the Dept. of Labor

"Highly recommend this center - we've been here since March 2021 and love the teachers and staff. My spirited/strong-willed child has benefited so much from their care and has thrived. Their focus on early developmental education has helped my child learn more than I could imagine at such a young age. The outdoor play area is very large compared to other centers in the area, and includes a section with a long overhang/roof allowing kids to play outside while staying dry in rainy weather conditions. At the time of this review (Oct 2023), this center has many enrollment openings in the pre-K classroom. Update: as of Nov 9, 2023 this center has enrollment openings in ALL classrooms (infant, toddlers, twos, preschool, and pre-K!). Also this center now has drop-in care offerings upon request and availability. Upcoming summer camp options too!"

"We couldn't recommend this daycare more! The teachers are incredibly thoughtful, diligent, creative, and have instilled great responsibility in our child. The leadership staff is incredible! The classrooms and playground are the best on the Hill! You won't regret sending your child here, it's been an incredible experience!"

"We have had a great experience with the DOL KinderCare location over the past 5 months. It is a big location with lots of teachers and some amount of coming and going, but I am always amazed by how all of the teachers and directors (not just his classroom teachers) know my baby's name and comment on his progress. The infant classroom teachers are caring and professional, and communication around sickness or other issues has always been prompt and clear with both teachers and leadership. We would recommend this location to anyone!"

"All three of my children have attended this daycare. My children are genuinely happy to go to school every day. The teachers are attentive and creative, and also have a great sense of humor The structured curriculum allows the children to gain exposure to different areas of knowledge and life skills, and the teachers monitor each child's development in the classroom to better inform parents about how we can reinforce the lessons and skills being taught. The school also provides optional extracurricular activities, and my kids have also enjoyed taking part in these classes such as ballet and karate. The administrative staff go to great lengths to communicate effectively with parents and keep us informed on all the school news."

"My child has been at this daycare for about six months in two different classes (he aged up). All of the teachers we've interacted with have been excellent. They take wonderful care of the children, seem excited to be doing their work and are thoughtful and creative. The administrative staff are also excellent. They are always willing to help with whatever issue has arisen and are very good at communicating with families. Together the teachers and the administrators have helped us through potty training, a behavioral issue and my child beginning to recognize numbers and letters. They do a good job of balancing free play and some more structured play with learning goals. The center also has good food which my son eats almost all of every day."