Carmen's Pride & Joy Inc.

Carmen's Pride & Joy Inc. is a licensed daycare in Washington, DC, serving children from six weeks to twelve years old in a nurturing, home-like environment. Located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, the facility offers high-quality child care with flexible scheduling for weekdays, weekends, and overnight care. It provides structured programs tailored to developmental stages: the Butterfly Program for infants six weeks to 17 months, the Daisy Program for toddlers 18 months to two years, and the Sunflower Program for three-year-olds using the Teaching Strategies Curriculum®. The center emphasizes daily arts-based learning, social-emotional growth, and academic readiness in a safe, clean, and caring atmosphere. With a 5.00 rating, it is highly regarded by families for its attentive staff and consistent quality of care.

Carmen’s Pride & Joy Inc. was founded by Carmen Jones, a native Washingtonian and former federal government employee with over 35 years of experience. She transitioned into early childhood education to fulfill her passion for nurturing young minds. As CEO, she leads a team committed to creating a warm, developmentally supportive space where children explore, learn, and grow. The center is licensed by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) and maintains affiliations with the DC Family Child Care Association, National Association for Family Child Care, and the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Parents are invited to schedule visits and are encouraged to engage in their child’s development through regular communication and involvement.

The facility is situated on 23rd Pl NE, just a short walk from Swept Park and Kingman Park, and within a half-mile of Friendship Blow Pierce Elementary & Middle School and Two Rivers Public Charter School. It lies just 0.2 miles from 19th Street NE and 0.1 miles from Benning Road Northeast, placing it at the heart of a well-connected residential and educational corridor.

The business maintains a strong digital presence with a well-optimized website that search engines easily index, and its information is consistently documented across online platforms. This clarity and accessibility help families find and trust the service quickly.

Carmen’s Pride & Joy Inc. stands out in Washington, DC’s early childhood care landscape by combining personalized attention with structured, enriching programming in a trusted neighborhood setting.