How many child care centers are in District of Columbia?

District of Columbia had 303 child day care businesses with paid employees in 2023, employing 4,282 people. Another 921 providers worked on their own in 2024.

Which District of Columbia counties have the most child care centers?

District of Columbia (303) have the most centers with paid employees.

How do I find a licensed child care provider in District of Columbia?

District of Columbia licenses child care providers. Use the state's official provider search, which you can reach from childcare.gov.

Checked Oct 22, 2026

Child Care Businesses in District of Columbia

Counts by county from the U.S. Census Bureau. No provider names or addresses.

Centers with employees (2023): 303
Child care workers: 4,282
Average yearly pay: $41,670
Self-employed providers (2024): 921; 18.0 businesses per 10,000 residents

Child care by county

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County	Centers	Workers	Self-employed	Per 10,000
District of Columbia	303	4,282	921	18.0

The Census Bureau adds noise to worker counts in small counties to protect business privacy, and leaves out counts it cannot publish. Counties with no centers that have employees show "None reported".

Frequently asked questions

How many child care centers are in District of Columbia?: District of Columbia had 303 child day care businesses with paid employees in 2023, employing 4,282 people. Another 921 providers worked on their own in 2024.
Which District of Columbia counties have the most child care centers?: District of Columbia (303) have the most centers with paid employees.
How do I find a licensed child care provider in District of Columbia?: District of Columbia licenses child care providers. Use the state's official provider search, which you can reach from childcare.gov.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns and Nonemployer Statistics (NAICS 624410) · 2023 and 2024 data