Ingenuity Prep Public Charter School
4600 Livingston RD, SE, Washington, DC
Big Mama's Children's Center
- licensed capacity
- 88
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Big Mama's Children's Center
Big Mama's Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 88 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 58 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 88 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 88 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Big Mama's Children's Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Big Mama's Children's Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Development Center
- Capacity
- 88 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #CDC-906841
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 5, 2026: 12 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 58 rules in all · 58 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 11
- Building, equipment and play areas 9
- Records and paperwork 8
- Background checks 8
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Safety and hazards 5
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Safe sleep 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Transportation 1
- Other rules 4
For comparison: 98% of District of Columbia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 16.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Mar 5, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
120.2
“Failure to have a written staffing plan to ensure the required supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026
144.2
“Failure to post in all food preparation, diapering, toileting areas, and other designated hand washing areas.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
132.2
“Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
144.1
“Failure to establish and implement a written policy regarding hand washing.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
126.2
“Failure to ensure that materials, equipment, and supplies accessible to children is age appropriate and safe.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026
121.8
“Failure to ensure that Child Development Centers have at least two (2) staff members supervising each group.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026
131.1
“Failure to maintain information for each employee.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
152.1
“Failure to ensure that each child submits to a Facility documentation of a comprehensive physical health examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
133.8
“Failure to ensure that OSSE reviewed the results of the criminal background and child protection register checks.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026
139.4
“Failure to ensure that the critical health and safety training are completed before staff members.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026
May 29, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
124.6
“Failure to ensure that all floors, walls, and ceilings are in good repair and easy to clean when soiled.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026
126.16
“Failure to comply with the additional requirements for cribs.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
121.3(a)
“Failure of a Facility to maintain the adult-to-child ratios and group sizes.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
122.14
“Failure to ensure that waste receptacles have a hands-free opening mechanism.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026
152.1
“Failure to ensure that each child submits to a Facility documentation of a comprehensive physical health examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026
133.3
“Failure to submit a request for criminal background checks of current and prospective staff members to OSSE:”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025
132.2
“Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025
Jan 28, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
133.5
“Failure to supervise a staff that has submitted a request for a criminal background check at all times.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2025
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
126.9
“Failure to remove and repair, or discard all furniture, equipment, and materials.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
132.2
“Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2025
Jul 10, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
125.8
“Failure to ensure that all outdoor gates have positive self-latching closure mechanisms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2024
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024
124.6
“Failure to ensure that all floors, walls, and ceilings are in good repair and easy to clean when soiled.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2025
125.1
“Failure to maintain outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2025
166.1
“Failure to ensure that an Assistant Teacher in a Child Development Center is qualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024
132.2
“Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2024
122.18
“Failure to maintain hot and cold running water under pressure at one hundred degrees Fahrenheit (100°F).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2025
133.5
“Failure to supervise a staff that has submitted a request for a criminal background check at all times.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
131.1
“Failure to maintain information for each employee.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024
118.2
“Failure to comply with the requirements set forth in Sections 118 to 161.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024
165.1
“Failure to ensure that a Teacher in a Child Development Center is qualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024
122.14
“Failure to ensure that waste receptacles have a hands-free opening mechanism.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2025
Mar 4, 2024Inspection20 rules cited
166.1
“Failure to ensure that an Assistant Teacher in a Child Development Center is qualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024
122.24
“Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
152.1
“Failure to ensure that each child submits to a Facility documentation of a comprehensive physical health examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
165.1
“Failure to ensure that a Teacher in a Child Development Center is qualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024
122.18
“Failure to maintain hot and cold running water under pressure at one hundred degrees Fahrenheit (100°F).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024
104.1
“Failure to submit a timely application for renewal.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024
104.3
“Failure to submit a complete application for a renewal license.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024
122.23
“Failure to install and maintain an appropriate number of working smoke detectors.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
139.6
“Failure to ensure that each paid employee of a Facility participate in annual professional development.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
104.4
“Failure to pay applicable fees to complete application.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024
125.6
“Failure to enclose the outdoor play space with a fence or natural barrier.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024
130.8
“Failure to maintain and upon request provide to OSSE current records and information related to enrolled children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
155.4
“Failure to have at least one (1) staff member present who is certified as a Food Protection Manager.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
148.1
“Failure to conduct practice emergency evacuation and disaster drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
122.22
“Failure to install and maintain working carbon monoxide detectors if there is any gas service.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
130.6
“Failure to obtain a written authorization from the child’s parent or guardian for the outing.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
164.1
“Failure to ensure that a Director of a Child Development Center is qualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024
122.21
“Failure to maintain at the Facility a log documenting the use of extermination services.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Big Mama's Children's Center
Is Big Mama's Children's Center licensed?
Yes. Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Big Mama's Children's Center last inspected?
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 5, 2026, with 12 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Big Mama's Children's Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 58 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 58 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 98% of District of Columbia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 16. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Big Mama's Children's Center care for?
88, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Big Mama's Children's Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Big Mama's Children's Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 563-5303 to ask.
What is Big Mama's Children's Center's phone number?
(202) 563-5303.
Where is Big Mama's Children's Center?
4680 Martin Luther King Jr. AVE, SW, Washington, DC 20032. The nearest other daycare we list is Emergent Preparatory Academy V, 0.3 miles away.