Who We Are?
Our Mission
The mission of Growth Spurts Child Learning Center, LLC is to provide a diverse, safe, nurturing, quality child care family driven atmosphere for the children and families within the communities in which we are located. IN doing so, we support families in their efforts to reach their children’s developmentally appropriate learning goals. Growth Spurts provides a cognitively based program for children ages six weeks to five years. We provide a home like environment where children can develop socially, emotionally, and physically to progress at their own pace. Growth Spurts staff is committed to the families we serve, providing resources, support and encouragement.
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Inclement Weather Policy
Growth Spurts Child Learning Center will follow the
District of Columbia Public School System (DCPS).
Our Core Goals
Philosophy: Developing self-esteem, self-respect and self-discipline is key to a successful student.
- To enable the child to grow and develop a sense of self.
- To help the child effectively communicate with their peers.
- To help the child use their imagination to include other forms of communications.
- To promote the child’s confidence in exploring without fear or failure.
- To help the child develop skills in problem solving, creativity and expressing positive and negative feelings.
- To help the child grow spiritually and learn self control.
- To help the child develop skills in the exploration of different people, cultures, and their environment.
Our Locations
Growth Spurts @ D Street
1802 D Street NE
Ages (6 weeks – 4 years)
(202)544-2731
Growth Spurts @ Judah
1715 Rhode Island Ave. NE
Ages (2.5 – 12 years)
(202)258-5220
Growth Spurts @ Bethel
60 I Street SW
Ages (6 weeks – 5 years)
(202)484-0028
Growth Spurts @ Stoneridge
320 Anacostia Rd. SE
Ages (6 weeks – 8 years)
(202)678-1170
Our Commitment
The center is designed to provide qualified staff to carry out the program’s mission. This includes serving as a positive role model and providing individual care that is supportive, warm, enriching, and responsive. The staff must meet DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) requirements. Have a complete FBI background check including a Child Protective Registry clearance. The staff is trained in Early Childhood Education and/or Elementary Education and complete at least 22 hours of professional development yearly.
It is our goal at Growth Spurts for every parent and child to be happy, safe, and satisfied with the services that they are receiving in our centers. We aim to partner with our parents in the development of their children by not only watching their children grow, but participating in our own growth through education and strategies in best practices for children.