I’m a parent with questions about how to search for early care and education. Whom should I contact?
The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) partners with a child care resource and referral agency who can assist parents and families with questions about early care and education. Please contact DC Child Care Connections at osse.dcchildcareconnections@dc.gov.
I have a question about the My Child Care DC website. Whom should I contact?
Please contact OSSE’s Communications team at OSSE.Communications@dc.gov.
How can I report a complaint or unusual incident at a child development facility?
To make a complaint about child development facilities, call the Complaint and Unusual Incidents Hotline at (202) 727-2993 or send an email to OSSE.ChildcareComplaints@dc.gov. Complaints may also be faxed to the Compliance and Integrity Division at (202) 727-7295.
I’m a child development facility licensed in DC and want to update the information on my profile on My Child Care DC. Whom should I contact?
You should contact your OSSE licensing specialist. Please see the information below for a list of OSSE licensing specialists. If you are not sure who your licensing specialist is, call (202) 727-1839.
| Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Pushpa Agarwal | (202) 442-4712 | Pushpa.Agarwal@dc.gov |
| Zulieka Crawford | (202) 741-5535 | Zulieka.Crawford@dc.gov |
| Candia Faison | (202) 442-4783 | Candia.Faison@dc.gov |
| Kimberly Handon-Lindsey | (202) 442-5871 | Kimberly.Handon-Lindsey@dc.gov |
| Kanell Johnson | (202) 442-4713 | Kanell.Johnson@dc.gov |
| Yesset Makonnen | (202) 727-8132 | Yesset.Makonnen@dc.gov |
| Rhonda McLaughlin | (202) 727-8156 | Rhonda.McLaughlin@dc.gov |
| Qianna Nelson | (202) 741-5091 | Qianna.Nelson@dc.gov |
| Makia Tabourn | (202) 545-7079 | Makia.Tabourn@dc.gov |
| Stephanie Tindal | (202) 727-8134 | Stephanie.Tindal@dc.gov |
For other questions about licensing, facilities inspections or requirements for child development facilities, please contact the Licensing Unit at (202) 727-1839.
If you need help in your language, please call (202) 829-2500 for free interpreter assistance.