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Brighter Beginnings 4 Kids

District Heights, MD 20747

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About Brighter Beginnings 4 Kids

Brighter Beginnings 4 Kids is a licensed child care center in District Heights, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

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Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
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Inspection reports for Brighter Beginnings 4 Kids

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Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
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Summary

1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 11, 2025: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 1 visit · 4 rules in all

  • Food and nutrition 4

For comparison: 73% of Maryland daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

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. Dec 11, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      13A.16.12.05H

      “LS observed rusted areas in kitchen drawer proposed to be used for storing utensils. Drawer is required to be cleaned/maintained in a safe manner for storing utensils used for cooking/serving the children in care.”
    • Food and nutrition

      13A.16.12.05G

      “LS observed stove which is not operable at the time of inspection.”
    • Food and nutrition

      13A.16.12.05D

      “Freezer thermometer is required.”
    • Food and nutrition

      13A.16.12.05A

      “LS observed stove in kitchen area which has not been installed and it not operable. Director informed LS that this stove was put in after fire inspection. LS also observed rusted spots in microwave. Unit must be maintained in a safe manner at all times.”

Copied from Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care 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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Questions about Brighter Beginnings 4 Kids

Is Brighter Beginnings 4 Kids licensed?

Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Brighter Beginnings 4 Kids last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on December 11, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.

Has Brighter Beginnings 4 Kids had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 1 of 1 visit in the last 3 years. For comparison: 73% of Maryland daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

What are Brighter Beginnings 4 Kids' hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is Brighter Beginnings 4 Kids?

District Heights, MD 20747.

Sources: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care (license and visits).