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Gatari Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 36
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Gatari Child Development Center
Gatari Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Washington, District of Columbia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 6 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
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 36 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Staff | Dedicated and experienced educators |
| More | Founded 2014 |
| Licensed capacity | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Gatari Child Development Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Gatari Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Development Center
- Capacity
- 36 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #CDC-910259
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 21, 2025: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 31 rules in all · 28 corrected
- Records and paperwork 8
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Safety and hazards 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Transportation 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Background checks 1
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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Nov 21, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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: Jan 21, 2026
150.6
“Failure to maintain one (1) transportable first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025
132.2
“Failure to maintain the suitability of a current or prospective staff member being assessed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026
Apr 30, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
122.21
“Failure to maintain at the Facility a log documenting the use of extermination services.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2025
130.4
“Failure to maintain and provide the initial and annual health record documentation and information.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2025
131.1
“Failure to maintain information for each employee.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 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: May 11, 2025
122.23
“Failure to install and maintain an appropriate number of working smoke detectors.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025
148.1
“Failure to conduct practice emergency evacuation and disaster drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025
122.24
“Failure to perform fire drills, at least monthly at the Child Development Facility”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 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: Jul 2, 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: Apr 30, 2025
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: May 11, 2025
130.2
“Failure of a Licensee to maintain and provide information on each enrolled child to OSSE.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 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: May 11, 2025
122.22
“Failure to install and maintain working carbon monoxide detectors if there is any gas service.”
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.”
Dec 17, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
129.2
“Failure to maintain at the Facility the current original version of permits and certificates.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 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: Dec 18, 2024
166.1
“Failure to ensure that an Assistant Teacher in a Child Development Center is qualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024
118.1
“Failure to operate a licensed Child Development Facility in accordance with the license regulations.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024
136.3
“Failure to establish mandatory drug and alcohol testing policies and procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024
- Jun 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 9, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
128.2
“Failure of a Licensee to provide a copy of the completed Unusual Incident Report form provided to OSSE to the parent(s) or guardian(s) of each child affected by the unusual incident.”
Dec 18, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
130.2
“Failure of a Licensee to maintain and provide information on each enrolled child to OSSE.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 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: Mar 11, 2024
165.1
“Failure to ensure that a Teacher in a Child Development Center is qualified.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
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: Jan 4, 2024
130.4
“Failure to maintain and provide the initial and annual health record documentation and information.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
166.1
“Failure to ensure that an Assistant Teacher in a Child Development Center is qualified.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
131.5
“Failure to maintain a record for each staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Gatari Child Development Center
Is Gatari Child Development Center 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 last inspected?
Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 21, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Gatari Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 28 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 care for?
36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
What are Gatari Child Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Gatari Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 838-9880 to ask.
What is Gatari Child Development Center's phone number?
(202) 838-9880.
Where is Gatari Child Development Center?
2628 Bladensburg RD, NE, Washington, DC 20018. The nearest other daycare we list is Gatari Child Development Center II, 0.1 miles away.