Penn Quarter KinderCare in Washington, DC offers early childhood programs through pre–kindergarten in a Northwest Washington community setting.
Established in 1969, the school has over 50 years of experience providing early learning services in an urban environment.
The annual tuition for Penn Quarter KinderCare is $15,000, which is below the average private elementary school tuition in Washington, DC.
Nearby early childhood programs include Triangle Tots with a 10:1 student–teacher ratio and Just Us Kids with 75 students enrolled in PK–K.
The school serves preschool–aged children, making it a Washington DC preschool option focused on early childhood education.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Yearly Tuition: $15,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
Student Body
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,000
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Penn Quarter KinderCare cost?
Penn Quarter KinderCare's tuition is approximately $15,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Penn Quarter KinderCare?
The application deadline for Penn Quarter KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Penn Quarter KinderCare located?
Penn Quarter KinderCare is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 55 other private schools located in Northwest Washington.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Penn Quarter KinderCare is Templeton Academy DC (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Just Us Kids (0.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Just Us Kids
Daycare / Preschool
625 Indiana Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 353-3300
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 353-3300
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 75 students Tuition listed
406 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 847-0779
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 847-0779
0.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 81 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Triangle Tots
Daycare / Preschool
1300 Pennsylvania Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20229
(202) 565-3018
Washington, DC 20229
(202) 565-3018
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
BIDKids Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
1300 New York Ave NW
Washington, DC 20577
(202) 623-3600
Washington, DC 20577
(202) 623-3600
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Child Development Center at the Dept. of Labor
Daycare / Preschool
200 Constitution Ave NW #1450
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 693-7979
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 693-7979
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
406 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 847-0779
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 847-0779
0.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 81 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
1010 Larch Ave
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(301) 891-4750
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(301) 891-4750
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Tuition listed
19 I Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 336-7100
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 336-7100
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 962 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ujamaa School
(2)
1554 8th St Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 232-2997
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 232-2997
1.1 miles
Gr: K-9 | 63 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The School For Ethics And Global Leadership
Special Program Emphasis
1528 18th St NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 684-7044
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 684-7044
1.4 miles
Gr: 11-12 | 107 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
406 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 847-0779
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 847-0779
0.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 81 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
711 N Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 234-1093
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 234-1093
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 168 students
Ujamaa School
(2)
1554 8th St Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 232-2997
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 232-2997
1.1 miles
Gr: K-9 | 63 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
210 South Carolina Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 355-4498
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 355-4498
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
F L O C Learning Center
Special Education School
1816 12th St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-1143
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-1143
1.4 miles
Gr: 5 | 47 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Just Us Kids
Daycare / Preschool
625 Indiana Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 353-3300
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 353-3300
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 75 students Tuition listed
Triangle Tots
Daycare / Preschool
1300 Pennsylvania Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20229
(202) 565-3018
Washington, DC 20229
(202) 565-3018
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
BIDKids Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
1300 New York Ave NW
Washington, DC 20577
(202) 623-3600
Washington, DC 20577
(202) 623-3600
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Child Development Center at the Dept. of Labor
Daycare / Preschool
200 Constitution Ave NW #1450
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 693-7979
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 693-7979
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center
Daycare / Preschool
Nmnh 10th & Constitution Ave Nw Rm. Ce-g50
Washington, DC 20560
(202) 633-1399
Washington, DC 20560
(202) 633-1399
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 163 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
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Location
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Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Top 5%10
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Manassas, VA 20112
(703) 583-8774
Manassas, VA 20112
(703) 583-8774
9212.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 738 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
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Woodbridge, VA 22193
(703) 583-3200
Woodbridge, VA 22193
(703) 583-3200
9213 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,343 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Kyle R. Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
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Woodbridge, VA 22193
(571) 589-4327
Woodbridge, VA 22193
(571) 589-4327
9213.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 875 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
C.d. Hylton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Top 50%10
14051 Spriggs Rd
Woodbridge, VA 22193
(703) 580-4000
Woodbridge, VA 22193
(703) 580-4000
9213.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,859 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Montclair Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
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(703) 730-1072
Dumfries, VA 22025
(703) 730-1072
9213.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 588 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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