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University for Kids Child Care Capitol Hill provides quality child care for infants, toddlers, and preschool aged children.

University For Kids Capitol Riverfront Navy Yard offers a nurturing daycare experience for children in the Capitol Riverfront, Navy Yard, and Buzzard Point neighborhoods of Washington, DC. The programs are designed to foster a love of learning and development in a safe and stimulating environment.

🐸 Feeding hungry frogs and counting to five! Our little learners are having fun practicing their numbers with this hands...
10/16/2026

🐸 Feeding hungry frogs and counting to five! Our little learners are having fun practicing their numbers with this hands-on activity. Learning math can be as simple as playing a game✨💚

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🎶👏 Learning Through Music, Movement & Play! 💛🌟 How does music support early childhood development?🎵 Language Development...
10/14/2026

🎶👏 Learning Through Music, Movement & Play! 💛

🌟 How does music support early childhood development?

🎵 Language Development: Songs and rhymes help children practise new words, sounds, and listening skills.

👏 Coordination & Motor Skills: Clapping to a rhythm helps children develop timing, coordination, and body awareness.

🧠 Memory & Attention: Remembering lyrics, following rhythms, and repeating patterns encourage concentration and recall.

💗 Social & Emotional Development: Singing and moving in a group encourages participation, self-expression, and a sense of belonging.

✨ Confidence & Creativity: Taking part in musical activities gives children the opportunity to express themselves and celebrate their achievements.

Creative activities are more than just fun! They help children develop fine motor skills, strengthen hand-eye coordinati...
10/12/2026

Creative activities are more than just fun! They help children develop fine motor skills, strengthen hand-eye coordination, and express their imagination. 🧠🧡

At University for Kids, even the simplest art projects become opportunities for little ones to learn while having fun! 🖍️😊

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🎃 Pumpkin Sensory ExplorationLooking for a simple way to make learning part of your autumn traditions? Explore a pumpkin...
10/10/2026

🎃 Pumpkin Sensory Exploration

Looking for a simple way to make learning part of your autumn traditions? Explore a pumpkin together!

Let your child touch the pulp, discover the seeds, and observe the different textures. Encourage curiosity with questions like, “How does it feel?”, “What do you notice?” or “What do you think is inside?” 🎃

These hands-on experiences support sensory development, build vocabulary, and introduce early scientific thinking through exploration and discovery.

🍂 A little tip for parents: Give your child time to investigate before explaining what they find. Sometimes, the best learning begins with a simple question!

10/08/2026

🎃 What’s happening?! 👀
Pumpkin fun in the classroom!

Pumpkin season is always a fun time around here — a perfect excuse for a little experimenting and some fall fun. 🍂🎃

✨Capitol Hill Campus

At Capitol Hill, learning can be hands-on, creative, and fun! ✨🧡This activity gave our little learners a chance to pract...
10/06/2026

At Capitol Hill, learning can be hands-on, creative, and fun! ✨🧡

This activity gave our little learners a chance to practice number recognition, counting, and early writing skills while strengthening their fine motor skills through hands-on tracing and coloring.

📍 University for Kids – Capitol Hill Campus
Locations:

🩵 Capitol Hill Campus
728 F St NE
Washington, DC 20002

🧡 H Street Campus
806 H St NE
Washington, DC 20002

❤️ KU KIDS DEANWOOD CAMPUS
1350 49th street NE
Washington, DC 20019

💚 Capitol Riverfront Campus
1550 1st Street SE
Washington, DC 20024

10/03/2026

A great childcare experience starts with great people. 💙

We’re so grateful for the teachers and staff who bring so much patience, energy, and care to our classrooms every day.✨🎉

Our educators play such an important role in creating a safe, welcoming, and fun environment where children can learn, grow, and feel supported. We’re proud to have such a wonderful team at our Capitol Riverfront campus!

Here’s to our amazing team! 👏💙

Painting as a Learning Experience💜Painting provides children with more than an opportunity to be creative. It supports s...
10/01/2026

Painting as a Learning Experience💜

Painting provides children with more than an opportunity to be creative. It supports several areas of early development:

🖌️ Fine-motor development: Holding and controlling a paintbrush strengthens the small muscles needed for later tasks such as writing and using scissors.

👀 Hand-eye coordination: Children practise coordinating what they see with how they move their hands.

🔺 Cognitive development: Exploring colors, shapes, patterns, and different movements encourages observation and problem-solving.

💭 Self-expression: Making independent choices about colors and designs allows children to communicate ideas in a non-verbal way.

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At University for Kids – Capitol Riverfront, our little artists explored colors, textures, and patterns while creating t...
09/29/2026

At University for Kids – Capitol Riverfront, our little artists explored colors, textures, and patterns while creating their own unique masterpieces.✨🎨

💚 Here’s how creative activities support cognitive development:

• Encourage problem-solving: Children experiment with colors and materials to see what works.

• Build decision-making skills: Choosing colors, designs, and where to place decorations gives children opportunities to make independent choices.

• Develop flexible thinking: Open-ended art allows children to try different ideas without one “right” answer.

• Strengthen concentration: Focusing on a creative project helps children practice attention and persistence.

• Spark curiosity: Exploring new materials encourages children to experiment, observe, and discover.

How Childcare Supports Early Learning 🌱✨🧠 Developing thinking skills: Everyday activities encourage children to observe,...
09/27/2026

How Childcare Supports Early Learning 🌱✨

🧠 Developing thinking skills: Everyday activities encourage children to observe, explore, and make connections.

🗣️ Growing language skills: Conversations, stories, songs, and interactions help children expand their vocabulary and express themselves.

🔢 Building early academic foundations: Colors, shapes, numbers, letters, and patterns are naturally introduced through age-appropriate activities.

👫 Learning alongside others: Being part of a group gives children opportunities to practice communication, cooperation, and social awareness.

✋ Strengthening motor development: Hands-on activities and movement help children develop coordination and control.

🌱 Growing at their own pace: A supportive childcare environment gives children opportunities to explore new skills while following their individual developmental needs.

Enroll Now!✨
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Address

1550 First Street SW
Washington D.C., DC
20024

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 6pm

Telephone

(202) 544-4544

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