My 3 kids all went to US Kids. Our oldest started in the infants room in late 2017. She is now getting ready for kindergarten and we have received feedback from her teachers about how well US Kids has prepared her for a school setting.
This is a wonderful place where your child will be treasured and nurtured every day. The staff is extremely devoted, caring, and professional. The facility is bright and new, securely located in a federal building. Creative Curriculum is implemented throughout the year, with themed lesson plans that are adapted to each age group. For example, this week my 5-year-old, 3-year-old, and 10-month-old are all learning about community helpers. The teachers make learning fun and encourage the kids to develop at their own pace. They have years, if not decades of expertise in early childhood education, and their judgment is impeccable. (It was priceless as a first-time mom!) As a nonprofit, US Kids is driven to provide excellent care to families at an affordable cost. They provide enrichment activities, especially for "summer camp" where each day has a different offering (cooking, music, science, art, gymnastics, Spanish).
Federal employment is not required, but it does have some advantages (discount!) Don't miss out on this hidden gem in your DC childcare search :)