Department of Labor CDC / KinderCare Education
200 Constitution AVE, NW, Washington, DC
4.8· 51 reviews
Bright Start NOMA
- licensed capacity
- 84
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Bright Start NOMA
Bright Start NOMA is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 84 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals.
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 62 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedCameras for parentsSecure entryBilingual program
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 84 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion (English, Spanish, & French) |
| Enrichment | Weekly PE including yoga, soccer, zumbini; monthly harambee drumming; drama with The Wolf Trap Institute; monthly librarian storytime visits |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | PIN-code secure entry; video surveillance tracks visitors, Cameras / live video for parents (webcams livestream the classroom day), Outdoor playground |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Preschool2me) |
| Licensed capacity | 84 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bright Start NOMA has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Bright Start NOMA
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Development Center
- Capacity
- 84 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #CDC-102828
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 1, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 11 of 11 visits · 62 rules in all · 55 corrected
- Safety and hazards 13
- Records and paperwork 12
- Supervision and ratios 7
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Background checks 5
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Transportation 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Other rules 2
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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Jun 1, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
120.1
“Failure to supervise children while at the Facility by responsible staff and volunteers who can see and hear the children supervised at all times including but not limited to when they are napping or sleeping, on the playground, on field trips, on vehicular and non-vehicular excursions, and during all water activities and water play activities”
Apr 9, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
141.4
“Failure of a Licensee to ensure that positive behavior support or discipline shall not include any of the following methods of discipline and the use of any of them by the Licensee, and the staff members, is prohibited: (a) Physical harm, including but not limited to, punching, pinching, shaking, shoving, pushing, spanking, striking, kicking, biting, yanking, strangling, kneeing, poking, or plucking; (b) Fear, shaming, intimidation, or humiliation; (c) Derogatory remarks or profane language; (d) Confinement in a locked room or an enclosed area where a child cannot be seen or supervised by Facility staff; (e) Force feeding against a child’s will; (f) Withholding of food, water, rest, toilet use, outdoor activities, or outdoor play; or (g) Physical or chemical restraints.”
Feb 20, 2026Inspection17 rules cited
121.8
“Failure to ensure that Child Development Centers have at least two (2) staff members supervising each group at all times. At Child Development Centers serving infants, toddlers, and or preschoolers (or any combination of these), there shall be two Teachers or a Teacher and an Assistant Teacher or aide for each group at all times, except as further specified in this section”
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: Mar 23, 2026
122.22
“Failure to install and maintain working carbon monoxide detectors if there is any gas service.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
130.2
“Failure of a Licensee to maintain and provide information on each enrolled child to OSSE.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
130.4
“Failure to maintain and provide the initial and annual health record documentation and information.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
122.21
“Failure to maintain at the Facility a log documenting the use of extermination services.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
120.2
“Failure to have a written staffing plan to ensure the required supervision.”
122.23
“Failure to install and maintain an appropriate number of working smoke detectors.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 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: Mar 23, 2026
132.2
“Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
131.1
“Failure to maintain information for each employee.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 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 23, 2026
149.1
“Failure to ensure that all cleaning and sanitizing supplies are safely stored.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
122.24
“Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 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: Feb 23, 2026
148.1
“Failure to conduct practice emergency evacuation and disaster drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 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: Mar 23, 2026
Feb 20, 2026Complaint investigation17 rules cited
121.8
“Failure to ensure that Child Development Centers have at least two (2) staff members supervising each group at all times. At Child Development Centers serving infants, toddlers, and or preschoolers (or any combination of these), there shall be two Teachers or a Teacher and an Assistant Teacher or aide for each group at all times, except as further specified in this section”
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: Mar 23, 2026
122.22
“Failure to install and maintain working carbon monoxide detectors if there is any gas service.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
130.2
“Failure of a Licensee to maintain and provide information on each enrolled child to OSSE.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
130.4
“Failure to maintain and provide the initial and annual health record documentation and information.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
122.21
“Failure to maintain at the Facility a log documenting the use of extermination services.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
120.2
“Failure to have a written staffing plan to ensure the required supervision.”
122.23
“Failure to install and maintain an appropriate number of working smoke detectors.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 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: Mar 23, 2026
132.2
“Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
131.1
“Failure to maintain information for each employee.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 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 23, 2026
149.1
“Failure to ensure that all cleaning and sanitizing supplies are safely stored.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
122.24
“Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 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: Feb 23, 2026
148.1
“Failure to conduct practice emergency evacuation and disaster drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 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: Mar 23, 2026
Jan 15, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
120.1
“Failure to supervise children while at the Facility by responsible staff and volunteers who can see and hear the children supervised at all times including but not limited to when they are napping or sleeping, on the playground, on field trips, on vehicular and non-vehicular excursions, and during all water activities and water play activities”
Jun 18, 2025Inspection2 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: Jun 18, 2025
156.2
“Failure to comply with the requirements concerning infant formula and feeding:”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
Jan 30, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
155.1
“Failure to comply with the District of Columbia Food Code, Title 25-A DCMR.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 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: 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: Jun 18, 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: Feb 5, 2025
122.23
“Failure to install and maintain an appropriate number of working smoke detectors.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2025
130.2
“Failure of a Licensee to maintain and provide information on each enrolled child to OSSE.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
Jan 29, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
141.2
“Failure of a Licensee to use positive methods of child guidance that meet the individual needs of each child and encourage self-control, self-direction, self-esteem and cooperation.”
Jul 22, 2024Inspection23 rules cited
137.1
“Failure staff to complete a physical examination by a licensed health care practitioner.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
120.2
“Failure to have a written staffing plan to ensure the required supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 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: Jan 31, 2025
131.1
“Failure to maintain information for each employee.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 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: Feb 5, 2025
104.5(b)
“Failure to obtain a Clean Hands Certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024
104.5(d)
“Failure to provide proof of insurance with reasonable coverage amounts and required coverages”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2024
148.1
“Failure to conduct practice emergency evacuation and disaster drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
122.24
“Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
122.21
“Failure to maintain at the Facility a log documenting the use of extermination services.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
127.5
“Failure to provide a copy of the Facility's current policies and procedures to parent(s).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
148.5
“Failure to review and update the emergency and disaster plan annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024
148.6
“Failure to provide training to all staff annually on the emergency and disaster plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 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: Jan 31, 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: Feb 5, 2025
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: Jan 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: Aug 5, 2024
130.2
“Failure of a Licensee to maintain and provide information on each enrolled child to OSSE.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
132.2
“Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
150.1
“Failure to ensure that all staff members possess first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025
148.10
“Failure to maintain a three (3) day supply of water, staple food, and supplies.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
139.6
“Failure to ensure that each paid employee of a Facility participate in annual professional development.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 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: Jan 31, 2025
Mar 22, 2024Inspection9 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: Mar 27, 2024
131.1
“Failure to maintain information for each employee.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024
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: May 29, 2025
150.4
“Failure to maintain a first aid kit that meets the requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024
122.6
“Failure to undergo a fire safety inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2024
132.2
“Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024
148.10
“Failure to maintain a three (3) day supply of water, staple food, and supplies.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
136.16
“Failure to conduct a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024
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: Jul 22, 2024
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Nov 21, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
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FAQ
Questions about Bright Start NOMA
Is Bright Start NOMA licensed?
Yes. Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Bright Start NOMA last inspected?
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 1, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bright Start NOMA had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 62 rules across 11 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 55 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 NOMA care for?
84, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
What are Bright Start NOMA's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bright Start NOMA cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 410-2820 to ask.
What is Bright Start NOMA's phone number?
(202) 410-2820.
Where is Bright Start NOMA?
200 K St, NE, Washington, DC 20002. The nearest other daycare we list is La Petite Academy DBA Everbrook Academy @FERC, 0.2 miles away.