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Early Childhood Academy

The acquisition, redevelopment and expansion of the vacant former Anna Johenning Baptist Church building will transition into the 300 student campus for Early Children Education Center.

Investment

  • NMTC Amount: $8,000,000
  • Total Project Cost: $19,919,745

IMPACT

  • 7 FTE jobs
  • 30 construction jobs
  • Grant for employment training for DCHA residents, Innovative Pre School Education for low income children, ages 6 weeks to 5 years, including children from neighboring DCHA public housing communities

Investor

Project Description

The acquisition, redevelopment and expansion of the vacant former Anna Johenning Baptist Church building will transition into the 300 student campus for Early Children Education Center.

Educare DC’s new Washington DC campus is located in the Parkside Kenilworth community in Northeast DC. The early childcare programs offer an innovative approach towards education that is provided for low-income children as early as 6 weeks old.

MAP

Address: 885 Barnaby Street SE, Washington, DC 20032

Census Tract: 11001009700

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