I think you are going to have to go the nanny/nanny share/babysitter route. There is one full time day care center (Broadcasters) at the Van Ness metrom, but the wait list is long and no part time option there. No in-home day cares around Van Ness either.

I'm due in about 3 weeks and late to the child care party. Work is going to force me back pt in April. Which is way early, but what can I do? I need a child care option near the Van Ness Metro stop starting in April. Suggestions?