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Bright Children Development Center

Washington, DC 200105.0· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
20
open each week
5 days
Call (202) 446-6722Website

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About Bright Children Development Center

Bright Children Development Center is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 20 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Thursday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
20 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity20 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Bright Children Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Development Center
Capacity
20 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#CDC-103023
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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.

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  1. Mar 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 9, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      126.1

      “Failure to provide a variety and sufficient quantities of materials, equipment, and supplies for indoor and outdoor activities.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      165.1

      “Failure to ensure that a Teacher in a Child Development Center is qualified.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025

    • Other rules

      163.3

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      137.1

      “Failure staff to complete a physical examination by a licensed health care practitioner.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025

Copied from Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Bright Children Development Center

Is Bright Children Development Center licensed?

Yes. Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Bright Children Development Center last inspected?

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Children Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Children Development Center care for?

20, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Bright Children Development Center's hours?

Monday to Thursday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Children Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 446-6722 to ask.

What is Bright Children Development Center's phone number?

(202) 446-6722.

Where is Bright Children Development Center?

Washington, DC 20010.

Sources: Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning (license and visits).