House of Ruth's Kidspace Child and Family Development Center
2910 Pennsylvania AVE, SE, Washington, DC
3.1· 7 reviews
Bright Beginnings, Inc. @ Garfield Elementary
- licensed capacity
- 28
- open each week
- 5 days
We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.
Own this daycare? Claim it
About
About Bright Beginnings, Inc. @ Garfield Elementary
Bright Beginnings, Inc. @ Garfield Elementary is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 28 children, serving infants and toddlers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with early head start, full-time care, head start and infant care.
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 32 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants and toddlers
6 wk
6 mo
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
10
12 yr
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants and toddlers
- Hours today
- 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 28 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants and toddlersFrom the state license. It lists: Birth to five years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Early Head Start, full-time care, head start, infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Curriculum | HighScope |
| Daily life | Extended care: Evening Care program |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Licensed capacity | 28 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bright Beginnings, Inc. @ Garfield Elementary has not listed its tuition.
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition.
State record
Inspection reports for Bright Beginnings, Inc. @ Garfield Elementary
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Development Center
- Capacity
- 28 children
- Ages
- Infants and toddlers
- License number
- #CDC-103006
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 6, 2026: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 32 rules in all · 26 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 9
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Safety and hazards 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Food and nutrition 2
- Background checks 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Other rules 1
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.
Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record
See all 6 visits
Mar 6, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
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 6, 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 31, 2026
156.2
“Failure to comply with the requirements concerning infant formula and feeding:”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
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: Jun 12, 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: Mar 6, 2026
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: Mar 12, 2026
122.3
“Failure to ensure that exits meet requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
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: Mar 12, 2026
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026
Jan 8, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
122.11
128.1
“Failure of a Licensee to immediately notify OSSE of any unusual incident that may adversely affect the health, safety, or welfare of any enrolled child or children by submitting a completed OSSE Unusual Incident Report form to OSSE’s Child Care Complaint email address.”
Dec 9, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
124.2
“Failure of a Licensee to ensure that the temperature within each room of program space shall be maintained at between sixty-eight degrees Fahrenheit (68°F) and seventy-five degrees Fahrenheit (75°F) from October through March, and between sixty-eight degrees Fahrenheit (68°F) and eighty-two degrees Fahrenheit (82°F) from April through September.”
Nov 7, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
122.1
144.5
155.1
Aug 29, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
126.2
“Failure to ensure that materials, equipment, and supplies accessible to children is age appropriate and safe.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
122.24
“Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
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: Nov 7, 2025
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025
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: Nov 7, 2025
145.1
“Failure to maintain diaper-changing areas within close proximity of a properly maintained water source.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
149.1
“Failure to ensure that all cleaning and sanitizing supplies are safely stored.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
148.1
“Failure to conduct practice emergency evacuation and disaster drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2025
132.2
“Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
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: Nov 7, 2025
Feb 19, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
124.5
“Failure to maintain floors that are free from bare concrete, dampness, splinters, and sliding rugs.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
122.14
“Failure to ensure that waste receptacles have a hands-free opening mechanism.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
148.10
“Failure to maintain a three (3) day supply of water, staple food, and supplies.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
127.4
“Failure to maintain policies and procedures consistent with applicable Federal and local laws and regulations.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
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: Mar 12, 2025
123.5
“Failure to provide toilet paper, soap and single-use paper towels.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
150.3
“Failure to maintain a quantity of first aid supplies.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
Reviews
Parent reviews
No parent reviews yet
If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.
Daycares near Bright Beginnings, Inc. @ Garfield Elementary
Kids Are People Too CDC IV Temporary
2279 Savannah ST, SE, Washington, DC
The Learning Curve CDC
2490 Alabama AVE, SE, Washington, DC
4.4· 7 reviews
Runn and Shoot with Me
Washington, DC 20020 · infants to toddlers · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kids Are People Too III
2275 Savannah ST, SE, Washington, DC
Rocketship Rise Academy
2335 Raynolds PL, SE, Washington, DC
AppleTree Early Learning PCS - Douglas Knoll Campus
2017 Savannah TER, SE, Washington, DC
5.0· 8 reviews
Emergent Preparatory Academy IV
2011 Savannah ST, SE, Washington, DC
Independent Church Of God Child Development Center
2302 Ainger PL, SE, Washington, DC
FAQ
Questions about Bright Beginnings, Inc. @ Garfield Elementary
Is Bright Beginnings, Inc. @ Garfield Elementary licensed?
Yes. Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Bright Beginnings, Inc. @ Garfield Elementary last inspected?
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 6, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bright Beginnings, Inc. @ Garfield Elementary had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 32 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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 Bright Beginnings, Inc. @ Garfield Elementary care for?
28, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants and toddlers.
What are Bright Beginnings, Inc. @ Garfield Elementary's hours?
Monday to Friday, 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bright Beginnings, Inc. @ Garfield Elementary cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 842-9090 to ask.
What is Bright Beginnings, Inc. @ Garfield Elementary's phone number?
(202) 842-9090.
Where is Bright Beginnings, Inc. @ Garfield Elementary?
2435 Alabama AVE, SE, Washington, DC 20020. The nearest other daycare we list is The Learning Curve CDC, 0.3 miles away.