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Lena Sears Child Development Center

3456 Pennsylvania Ave Se
Washington, DC 20020

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Tel: (202) 584-7761

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Lena Sears Child Development Center is here to support your family by caring for your child while you work.

We have a vested interest in providing the best possible care for your little ones.

Remember, your support is essential to the strength of our center.

Together we can provide an extraordinary environment for your child to grow in.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Kindergarten
Enrollment: 60 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Lena Sears Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for:

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Other

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten

Year Founded

1929

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Student Body

Total Students

60 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 48%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

School Motto: The Church built upon the Rock still stands

Lena Sears Child Development Center is here to support your family by caring for your child while you work.
We have a vested interest in providing the best possible care for your little ones.
Remember, your support is essential to the strength of our center.
Together we can provide an extraordinary environment for your child to grow in.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Lena Sears Child Development Center?

The application deadline for Lena Sears Child Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Lena Sears Child Development Center located?

Lena Sears Child Development Center is located in the Southeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 8 other private schools located in Southeast Washington.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Kindergarten
Enrollment: 60 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Washington, DC is $30,034 for elementary schools and $36,410 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Washington, DC is 49% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).