Jubilee JumpStart prepares young children (ages 6 weeks – 5 years) from families with low-incomes for success in school and life. Its center in Adams Morgan provides dual-language early childhood education in a nurturing, evidence-based environment. In every classroom, three trained educators focus on language development, social-emotional well-being, and kindergarten readiness, with onsite support from early intervention and mental health specialists. Recognizing that children thrive when families are supported, its whole-family approach includes a 12-week parenting program, family learning activities, and referrals to housing, legal, and community resources. Through free pop-up markets and distributions, enrolled families and neighbors access fresh groceries, diapers, and other essentials. By combining affordable early learning with family support, mental health care, and community partnerships, JumpStart breaks cycles of poverty two generations at a time.

Headquarters: DC-Ward 1

Where They Operate: DC-Ward 1; Adams Morgan, with some participant families living in the surrounding Columbia Heights and Mount Pleasant neighborhoods.

Age Groups Served: Infants (0-2); Pre-K (3-4)

Ethnic Groups Served: African American; Caucasian; Latino/Hispanic

Population(s) Served: All; Low- to Moderate-Income Community Members

Awards & Recognition

We are one of three AbecedaCreative Curriculum model centers in North America - honor effective August 2009.
We earned NAEYC accreditation in March 2014.

Press

  • Centro necesita el apoyo de comunidad
    Fri Oct 22 2010, Washington Hispanic  
    A remodeled basement serves as a refuge for 50 children in an exemplary program. Jubilee JumpStart, located in Adams Morgan (translation)
    connect here

Budget (FY2026)

  • $3 million or higher
  • The current budget for Jubilee JumpStart is: $1 million to $3 million
  • $500k to $1 million
  • Less than $500k

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