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Child Development Center ✓ Licensed

Bright Beginnings, Inc. @ Garfield Elementary

Washington, DC · District Of Columbia County
2435 Alabama AVE, SE, Washington, DC 20020
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Quick Facts

Capacity
28 children
Age Range
Infant, Toddler
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (202) 842-9090
2435 Alabama AVE, SE
Washington, DC 20020
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Licensed Child Development Center
Active License
License Issued
Mar 24, 2025
Active Through
Mar 31, 2028
Issued By
Office of the State Superintendent of Education
District Office
District of Columbia Child Care Licensing Unit

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About the Provider

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Bright Beginnings, Inc. @ Garfield Elementary is a Child Development Center in WASHINGTON DC, with a maximum capacity of 28 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant, Toddler. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information: Participates in the Pay Equity Fund.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday07:00 AM-05:30 PM
  • Tuesday07:00 AM-05:30 PM
  • Wednesday07:00 AM-05:30 PM
  • Thursday07:00 AM-05:30 PM
  • Friday07:00 AM-05:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Code Resolution Date
2026-03-06 Annual Inspection
2026-01-08 Environmental Inspection 122.11 2026-02-13
Type: Failure to ensure that all program space that children use are heated, cooled, and ventilated to maintain the required temperatures, and air exchange to avoid accumulation of odors and fumes
2025-12-09 Environmental Inspection 124.2 2025-12-16
Type: Failure of a Licensee to ensure that the temperature within each room of program space shall be maintained at between sixty-eight degrees Fahrenheit (68°F) and seventy-five degrees Fahrenheit (75°F) from October through March, and between sixty-eight degrees Fahrenheit (68°F) and eighty-two degrees Fahrenheit (82°F) from April through September.
2025-11-07 Environmental Inspection 122.1 2026-01-29
Type: Failure of the Licensee to ensure that every building or part thereof that is used as a Facility, is constructed, used, furnished, maintained, and equipped in compliance with all applicable requirements established by District and federal laws and regulations with written certification of compliance from the appropriate regulatory bodies governing zoning, building construction and safety, sanitation, and fire safety
2025-08-29 Monitoring Inspection
2025-02-19 Initial Inspection
1970-01-01 Environmental Inspection 144.5 2026-01-29
Type: Failure of a Licensee to ensure that designated hand washing areas are equipped with sinks with running water, soap, single-use paper towels or an air hand dryer, and are restricted from use for washing utensils and bottles.
1970-01-01 General Health and Safety Inspection 128.1 2026-02-13
Type: Failure of a Licensee to immediately notify OSSE of any unusual incident that may adversely affect the health, safety, or welfare of any enrolled child or children by submitting a completed OSSE Unusual Incident Report form to OSSE’s Child Care Complaint email address.
1970-01-01 General Health and Safety Inspection 155.1 2026-01-29
Type: Failure of a Licensee that stores, prepares, handles, and serves food to comply with, or ensure that any entity providing food complies with, the requirements consistent with the District of Columbia Food Code, Title 25-A DCMR, and shall obtain and maintain all certifications or licenses required under the applicable laws and regulations of the District of Columbia

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