Dot Child Development Center serves 12 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
The student:teacher of Dot Child Development Center is 6:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1985
Student Body
Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Where Little Stars Shine: Nurturing Growth, Fostering Bright Futures
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Dot Child Development Center?
The application deadline for Dot Child Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Dot Child Development Center located?
Dot Child Development Center is located in the Southwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 1 other private schools located in Southwest Washington.
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The nearest preschool is Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (0.2 miles away)
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