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Children First Inc. Of Washington DC / Bright Horizons

1725 I St, NW, Washington, DC 20006

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About Children First Inc. Of Washington DC / Bright Horizons

Children First Inc. Of Washington DC / Bright Horizons is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 51 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
51 children

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AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity51 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for Children First Inc. Of Washington DC / Bright Horizons

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Development Center
Capacity
51 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CDC-909441
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 10, 2025: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 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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  1. Dec 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      122.6

      “Failure to undergo a fire safety inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2026

  2. Apr 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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: May 14, 2025

  3. Jan 22, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      122.21

      “Failure to maintain at the Facility a log documenting the use of extermination services.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      150.4

      “Failure to maintain a first aid kit that meets the requirements.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2025

  4. Aug 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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: Sep 27, 2024

  5. Dec 14, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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: Jan 3, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      130.2

      “Failure of a Licensee to maintain and provide information on each enrolled child to OSSE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      122.24

      “Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      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: Jan 3, 2024

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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Is Children First Inc. Of Washington DC / Bright Horizons licensed?

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

When was Children First Inc. Of Washington DC / Bright Horizons last inspected?

Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 10, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Children First Inc. Of Washington DC / Bright Horizons had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Children First Inc. Of Washington DC / Bright Horizons care for?

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

What are Children First Inc. Of Washington DC / Bright Horizons' hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (202) 466-6088 to confirm.

How much does Children First Inc. Of Washington DC / Bright Horizons cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 466-6088 to ask.

What is Children First Inc. Of Washington DC / Bright Horizons' phone number?

(202) 466-6088.

Where is Children First Inc. Of Washington DC / Bright Horizons?

1725 I St, NW, Washington, DC 20006. The nearest other daycare we list is World Bank Children's Center, 0.1 miles away.

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