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[quote=Anonymous]Hello. Recently moved to DC and have been touring daycares my spouse found on Google. So far all have been “in-home” in that they are based out of the directors’ residences. However, I’m confused on one thing that I’m hoping someone can clear up. Every single one we’ve toured seems like a reasonably well-put together childcare business and importantly, the kids there seem happy. However, none of the ones we’ve toured have been listed on the Mychildcare.dc.gov website, which I assume means they are not licensed as “child development homes”. Weirder, some have specifically claimed to be licensed by DC or that they are in the final stages of becoming licensed (they are already caring for other peoples’ children). I looked through everything I could find in DC regulations and government websites and can’t figure out any exemption from licensing that these places would be eligible for.

So I’m stumped. Are daycares in peoples’ houses in DC supposed to be licensed? If so, is there any reason these wouldn’t be on DC’s licensing registry website?

Thank you.[/quote]

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