National Child Research Center

“An Inclusive, Play-Based Preschool Since 1928”

National Child Research Center (NCRC) is the oldest continuously operating preschool in Washington, DC, serving children ages 2–5 since 1928. NCRC nurtures the whole child—socially, emotionally, and intellectually—through a play-based, child-centered curriculum in a diverse, family-focused community. The school is committed to inclusion of children who benefit from additional supports and adaptations, guided by exceptional faculty informed by current research.

NCRC has served the Washington DC area for nearly a century, nurturing the whole child through play-based learning, inclusive practices, and a diverse family community committed to each child's unique development.

• ✓DC's oldest continuously operating preschool — established 1928
• ✓Inclusive program welcoming children with diverse learning needs
• ✓Play-based, child-centered curriculum informed by current research
• ✓Diverse, family-focused community in Cleveland Park

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