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Bright Start Preschool I

4910 Brenman Park Drive, Alexandria, VA 22304
licensed capacity
33
open each week
5 days
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About Bright Start Preschool I

Bright Start Preschool I is a licensed child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 33 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
33 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity33 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Start Preschool I has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Bright Start Preschool I

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
33 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1107142
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 13, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Background checks 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1

For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

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. Jul 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #1, employed for seven weeks, did not have documentation of requesting a criminal history check from one state.”
  4. Jul 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #1, employed for seven weeks, did not have documentation of requesting a criminal history check from one state.”
  5. May 28, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-560-J Complaint related: Yes

      “Tables shall be sanitized before and after each use for feeding; and cleaned at least daily. Staff #1 from classroom #1 and staff #2 from classroom #2, stated that they clean the tables used for feeding before and after meals and snacks with soap and water only. Staff #1 and staff # 2 stated that they do not use a sanitizing solution on the tables before and after each meal or snack.”
  6. Jan 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “Based on record review, 1 out of 2 staff records reviewed, did not have a subsequent Central Registry Search conducted 5 years after the previous check. Evidence: The Central Registry Search for Staff A expired 10/09/2023.”
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Jan 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “Based on record review, 1 out of 2 staff records reviewed, did not have a subsequent Central Registry Search conducted 5 years after the previous check. Evidence: The Central Registry Search for Staff A expired 10/09/2023.”
  2. Aug 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2012. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Bright Start Preschool I

Is Bright Start Preschool I licensed?

Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Bright Start Preschool I last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on July 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Start Preschool I had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 5 of 11 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. 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 Preschool I care for?

33, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Bright Start Preschool I accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Bright Start Preschool I's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Start Preschool I cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 370-8414 to ask.

What is Bright Start Preschool I's phone number?

(703) 370-8414.

Where is Bright Start Preschool I?

4910 Brenman Park Drive, Alexandria, VA 22304. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Start Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (license and visits).