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Bright Start Childcare & Preschool
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About Bright Start Childcare & Preschool
Bright Start Childcare & Preschool is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 76 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 53 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 76 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (202) 722-2273 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 76 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Bright Start Childcare & Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Development Center
- Capacity
- 76 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #CDC-909811
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 9, 2026: 11 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 53 rules in all · 51 corrected
- Safety and hazards 14
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Records and paperwork 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Background checks 5
- Food and nutrition 3
- Transportation 3
- Safe sleep 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Apr 9, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
130.4
“Failure to maintain and provide the initial and annual health record documentation and information.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026
139.7
“Failure to ensure the completion of annual training that maintains and updates the health and safety standards.”
156.2
“Failure to comply with the requirements concerning infant formula and feeding:”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026
130.2
“Failure of a Licensee to maintain and provide information on each enrolled child to OSSE.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026
148.1
“Failure to conduct practice emergency evacuation and disaster drills.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026
126.15
“Failure to ensure that each crib or cot meets safety standards.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026
130.5
“Failure to maintain signed, and dated statement authorizing the Facility to take the child on regularly scheduled outings.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026
126.10
“Failure to ensure that light bulbs are shatter proof or appropriately shielded.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026
122.24
“Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026
130.10
“Failure to inform the parent(s) or guardian(s) in writing, of the Facility’s policy regarding disclosure of information.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026
125.1
“Failure to maintain outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
Nov 4, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
137.1
“Failure staff to complete a physical examination by a licensed health care practitioner.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
132.2
“Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026
150.4
“Failure to maintain a first aid kit that meets the requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
124.8
“Failure to install finger-pinch protection devices.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
139.7
“Failure to ensure the completion of annual training that maintains and updates the health and safety standards.”
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
Apr 23, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
122.6
“Failure to undergo a fire safety inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2025
132.2
“Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
122.23
“Failure to install and maintain an appropriate number of working smoke detectors.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
122.22
“Failure to install and maintain working carbon monoxide detectors if there is any gas service.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
Dec 18, 2024Inspection20 rules cited
150.4
“Failure to maintain a first aid kit that meets the requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
130.5
“Failure to maintain signed, and dated statement authorizing the Facility to take the child on regularly scheduled outings.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
122.24
“Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
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 23, 2025
130.10
“Failure to inform the parent(s) or guardian(s) in writing, of the Facility’s policy regarding disclosure of information.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
125.10
“Failure of a the Director, Caregiver, or Facility staff to conduct a daily inspection of each outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
130.4
“Failure to maintain and provide the initial and annual health record documentation and information.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
132.2
“Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
122.23
“Failure to install and maintain an appropriate number of working smoke detectors.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
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: Apr 23, 2025
120.2
“Failure to have a written staffing plan to ensure the required supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
139.7
“Failure to ensure the completion of annual training that maintains and updates the health and safety standards.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025
122.22
“Failure to install and maintain working carbon monoxide detectors if there is any gas service.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
148.4
“Failure to develop and maintain an emergency and disaster plan with established procedures:”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
150.6
“Failure to maintain one (1) transportable first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
155.1
“Failure to comply with the District of Columbia Food Code, Title 25-A DCMR.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
122.21
“Failure to maintain at the Facility a log documenting the use of extermination services.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 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: Apr 23, 2025
Jun 28, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
139.2
“Failure to ensure that each staff member shall receive pre-service training in the health and safety standards.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025
145.6
“Failure to provide one (1) or more diaper-changing areas.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
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: May 14, 2025
156.2
“Failure to comply with the requirements concerning infant formula and feeding:”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
131.1
“Failure to maintain information for each employee.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
139.3
“Failure to ensure that each staff member receive orientation training in the additional health and safety standards.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025
148.1
“Failure to conduct practice emergency evacuation and disaster drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
122.24
“Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
132.2
“Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
124.8
“Failure to install finger-pinch protection devices.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 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: Dec 28, 2024
125.1
“Failure to maintain outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
Oct 30, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
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: Dec 1, 2023
132.2
“Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023
122.6
“Failure to undergo a fire safety inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 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: Dec 6, 2023
139.6
“Failure to ensure that each paid employee of a Facility participate in annual professional development.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Bright Start Childcare & Preschool
Is Bright Start Childcare & Preschool licensed?
Yes. Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Bright Start Childcare & Preschool last inspected?
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 9, 2026, with 11 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bright Start Childcare & Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 53 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 51 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 Start Childcare & Preschool care for?
76, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
What are Bright Start Childcare & Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (202) 722-2273 to confirm.
How much does Bright Start Childcare & Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 722-2273 to ask.
What is Bright Start Childcare & Preschool's phone number?
(202) 722-2273.
Where is Bright Start Childcare & Preschool?
5416 Georgia AVE, NW, Washington, DC 20011. The nearest other daycare we list is Curious Mind Child Development Center, 0.1 miles away.