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[quote=Anonymous][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]

I am the PP that posted the link to the home-based facilities. Yes, providers operating out of their home are required to obtain a license through the Office of the State Superintendent of Education aka OSSE. Failure to do so is against the child care regulations and you should report them to OSSE. The only reason they would not be on My Child Care DC is if they are not a licensed child care provider. I found this in the FAQ section on their website.

[i]Do all child development facilities in DC need to be licensed?
The District of Columbia has more than 400 licensed child development facilities. These are child development centers or child development homes/expanded child development homes that have met educational, safety, training and other licensing requirements. These facilities have also completed a successful inspection. Licenses must be renewed every three years. My Child Care DC provides a complete up-to-date search of these licensed child development facilities in DC.

It is important to note that other types of early care and education do not have to undergo this licensing process. DC Public Schools, charter schools and private schools that provide pre-K education do not go through this licensing process. If you are interested in learning about pre-K education in a DC Public School or charter school, please visit My School DC.

Facilities that provide only before- or after-care, summertime educational services or classes and activities such as music or dance for children are not licensed in the same way as child development facilities.
Similarly, caregiving in a family’s home, participation in a nanny share and occasional child care, such as babysitting or child care during religious services, do not need to abide by the same licensing regulations. Since these types of child care are not licensed, they do not appear in the search options on My Child Care DC.[/i][/quote]

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