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Gatari Child Development Center II
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About Gatari Child Development Center II
Gatari Child Development Center II is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 30 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
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
- 30 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (240) 467-4391 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 30 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Gatari Child Development Center II has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Gatari Child Development Center II
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Development Center
- Capacity
- 30 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #CDC-102819
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 18, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 8 visits · 28 rules in all · 25 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 10
- Safety and hazards 7
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- 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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May 18, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
156.2
“Failure to comply with the requirements concerning infant formula and feeding:”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
122.23
“Failure to install and maintain an appropriate number of working smoke detectors.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026
122.24
“Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026
148.1
“Failure to conduct practice emergency evacuation and disaster drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026
152.3
“Failure to ensure that each child shall be immunized before entering the Facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 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: Jun 1, 2026
Nov 21, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
122.13
“Failure of a Licensee to ensure that the Facility is free of moisture, mold, and mildew, including but not limited to, moisture resulting from water leakage or seepage”
150.6
“Failure to maintain one (1) transportable first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 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: Feb 1, 2026
122.23
“Failure to install and maintain an appropriate number of working smoke detectors.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026
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: Feb 4, 2026
126.17
“Failure to comply with the additional requirements for cots.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026
Nov 21, 2025Complaint investigation6 rules cited
122.13
“Failure of a Licensee to ensure that the Facility is free of moisture, mold, and mildew, including but not limited to, moisture resulting from water leakage or seepage”
150.6
“Failure to maintain one (1) transportable first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 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: Feb 1, 2026
122.23
“Failure to install and maintain an appropriate number of working smoke detectors.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026
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: Feb 4, 2026
126.17
“Failure to comply with the additional requirements for cots.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026
Jul 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
122.18
“Failure to maintain hot and cold running water under pressure at one hundred degrees Fahrenheit (100°F).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025
Apr 4, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
159.1
“Failure of a Licensee to make reasonable efforts to determine if any child under its care is a child with a disability, as defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, (Pub.L 101-476; 20 U.S.C. §§ 1400 et seq.), with an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), and be aware of any obligations that the Licensee may have pursuant to the IFSP.”
159.3
“Failure of a Licensee to provide a child’s IFSP service coordinator or service provider access to the Facility in order to provide services pursuant to the child’s IFSP.”
Feb 6, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
124.1
“Failure to ensure that designated interior space is available to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
122.18
“Failure to maintain hot and cold running water under pressure at one hundred degrees Fahrenheit (100°F).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
104.5(a)
“Failure to obtain a Fire Inspection Certificate from FEMS.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025
122.3
“Failure to ensure that exits meet requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
Jun 7, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
124.1
“Failure to ensure that designated interior space is available to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
126.2
“Failure to ensure that materials, equipment, and supplies accessible to children is age appropriate and safe.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
148.3
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024
129.2
“Failure to maintain at the Facility the current original version of permits and certificates.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 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: Jun 11, 2024
Dec 18, 2023Inspection4 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 7, 2024
148.10
“Failure to maintain a three (3) day supply of water, staple food, and supplies.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024
150.4
“Failure to maintain a first aid kit that meets the requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024
148.3
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Gatari Child Development Center II
Is Gatari Child Development Center II licensed?
Yes. Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Gatari Child Development Center II last inspected?
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 18, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Gatari Child Development Center II had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 8 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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 Gatari Child Development Center II care for?
30, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
What are Gatari Child Development Center II's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (240) 467-4391 to confirm.
How much does Gatari Child Development Center II cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (240) 467-4391 to ask.
What is Gatari Child Development Center II's phone number?
(240) 467-4391.
Where is Gatari Child Development Center II?
2535 Bladensburg RD, NE, Washington, DC 20018. The nearest other daycare we list is Gatari Child Development Center, 0.1 miles away.