Awards and Recognition
Washingtonian Names 51 Children's National Physicians to 2025 "Top Doctors" List
The magazine’s 2025 "Top Doctors" list highlights the region’s best physicians across a wide array of specialties. Our physicians were nominated by their peers in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
Ranked Top 10 in the Nation
Children’s National is ranked one of the top 10 pediatric hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, Children's National is tied for #1 children's hospital in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Excellence in Nursing
We're among an elite group to be recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Magnet® designated hospital—its highest recognition.
Specialty Pharmacy Earns URAC Accreditation
Children’s National has earned URAC accreditation in specialty pharmacy, demonstrating our commitment to quality care, enhanced processes, patient safety and improved outcomes.
Northern Virginia Magazine names 108 Children's National Physicians to 2025 "Top Doctors" List
The magazine’s 2025 "Top Doctors" list highlights care providers across several specialties who were nominated by their peers from eight local hospitals.
Children's National Received the Designation of LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader
Children's National is dedicated to creating safe and quality experiences for all our patients and staff, including those in the LGBTQ+ community. We believe in providing compassionate and competent healthcare to all individuals.
Children's Receives AAHRPP Accreditation
Children’s has earned AAHRPP accreditation, which indicates that our organization follows rigorous standards for the ethics, quality and protection of human subjects.
Children’s National Receives Sustainability Award for Reducing Anesthetic Gases
The D.C. Department of Energy & Environment has awarded Children’s National for its work in reducing anesthetic gases that contribute to ozone depletion and greenhouse warming.
Pediatric Pandemic Network
Children's National is a member of the Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN), which strives to coordinate, prepare and enable high-quality, equitable, research-based pediatric care in emergencies, disasters and pandemics. The PPN is supported in part by the Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.