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Child Development Center ✓ Licensed

Bright Start Childcare & Preschool

Washington, DC · District Of Columbia County
5416 Georgia AVE, NW, Washington, DC 20011
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Quick Facts

Capacity
76 children
Age Range
Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
Capital Quality Designation
High-Quality

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Contact Information

📞 (202) 722-2273
5416 Georgia AVE, NW
Washington, DC 20011
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Licensed Child Development Center
Active License
License Issued
Jan 24, 2024
Active Through
Nov 30, 2026
Issued By
Office of the State Superintendent of Education
Accreditation
NAC
District Office
District of Columbia Child Care Licensing Unit

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About the Provider

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Bright Start Childcare & Preschool is a Child Development Center in WASHINGTON DC, with a maximum capacity of 76 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School Age. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information: Quality Rating: Gold *; Mission: Mission Statement: The mission of Bright Start Early care and Preschool is to lovingly inspire your child to their fullest potential; to respect, honor and nurture your child, and to embrace their uniqueness. Bright Start, together with your commitment to your child’s care and education, will do everything within our means to ensure your child will be safe, loved and educated.; Other Languages Taught: Spanish; Participates in the Pay Equity Fund.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday07:00 AM-07:00 PM
  • Tuesday07:00 AM-07:00 PM
  • Wednesday07:00 AM-07:00 PM
  • Thursday07:00 AM-07:00 PM
  • Friday07:00 AM-07:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Code Resolution Date
2025-11-04 Annual Inspection
2025-04-23 Monitoring Inspection
2024-12-18 Annual Inspection
2024-06-28 Monitoring Inspection
2023-10-30 Renewal Inspection
2023-08-23 Monitoring Inspection
2023-01-25 Annual Inspection
2022-12-06 Environmental Inspection 122.16 2023-02-10
Type: Failure of a Licensee to ensure that space heaters are not used unless it has received express approval, in writing, from an official of FEMS. If provide written approval, space heaters shall:</br>(a) Be attended while in use and be off when unattended;</br>(b) Be inaccessible to children at all times;</br>(c) Have protective covering to keep hands and objects away from the electric heating element;</br>(d) Be placed on the floor only and at least three (3) feet from curtains, papers, furniture, and any flammable object;</br>(e) Be properly vented, as required for proper functioning;</br>(f) Not be used with an extension cord; and </br>(g) Be used in accordance with the manufacturer&#39;s instructions.
2019-12-13 Annual Inspection
2019-06-06 Monitoring Inspection
2018-11-02 Annual Inspection
2018-05-25 Monitoring Inspection
2017-09-08 Renewal Inspection
1970-01-01 General Health and Safety Inspection 121.2 2023-02-10
Type: Failure to ensure minimum adult-to-child ratios shall be met at all times, including non-peak hours, during nap or rest periods, and in vehicles during transport

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