Bright Start Brentwood
WASHINGTON, DC·Child Development Center — RestrictedLicensed
Contact information
Address1905 9th ST, NE, Washington, DC, 20018
CountyDistrict of Columbia
Phone(202) 722-2273
Operating details
Capacity127
License dateJuly 2, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/16/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High3
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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1905 9th ST, NE, Washington, DC, 20018, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/16/2025
- High5
- Medium-High2
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 120.17/16/2025
120.1 — Failure to supervise children while at the Facility by responsible staff and volunteers who can see and hear the children supervised at all times including but not limited to when they are napping or sleeping, on the playground, on field trips, on
Failure to supervise children while at the Facility by responsible staff and volunteers who can see and hear the children supervised at all times including but not limited to when they are napping or sleeping, on the playground, on field trips, on vehicular and non-vehicular excursions, and during all water activities and water play activities Allegation type: General Health and Safety. Complaint report: View official inspection document Source: My Child Care DC (OSSE) substantiated complaint.
Corrected 9/3/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 154.27/16/2025
154.2 — Failure of a Licensee to ensure that based on a child’s care plan, the staff members are trained to:</br>(a) Prevent exposure to the specific food to which the child is allergic;</br>(b) Recognize the symptoms of an allergic reaction; and</br>(c)
Failure of a Licensee to ensure that based on a child’s care plan, the staff members are trained to:</br>(a) Prevent exposure to the specific food to which the child is allergic;</br>(b) Recognize the symptoms of an allergic reaction; and</br>(c) Treat allergic reactions. Allegation type: General Health and Safety. Complaint report: View official inspection document Source: My Child Care DC (OSSE) substantiated complaint.
Corrected 9/3/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 128.13/19/2025
128.1 — 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 Co
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. Allegation type: Administrative. Complaint report: View official inspection document Source: My Child Care DC (OSSE) substantiated complaint.
Corrected 4/7/2025 - High riskStandard 120.13/19/2025
120.1 — Failure to supervise children while at the Facility by responsible staff and volunteers who can see and hear the children supervised at all times including but not limited to when they are napping or sleeping, on the playground, on field trips, on
Failure to supervise children while at the Facility by responsible staff and volunteers who can see and hear the children supervised at all times including but not limited to when they are napping or sleeping, on the playground, on field trips, on vehicular and non-vehicular excursions, and during all water activities and water play activities Allegation type: General Health and Safety. Complaint report: View official inspection document Source: My Child Care DC (OSSE) substantiated complaint.
Corrected 4/7/2025 - High riskStandard 120.11/28/2025
120.1 — Failure to supervise children while at the Facility by responsible staff and volunteers who can see and hear the children supervised at all times including but not limited to when they are napping or sleeping, on the playground, on field trips, on
Failure to supervise children while at the Facility by responsible staff and volunteers who can see and hear the children supervised at all times including but not limited to when they are napping or sleeping, on the playground, on field trips, on vehicular and non-vehicular excursions, and during all water activities and water play activities Allegation type: General Health and Safety. Complaint report: View official inspection document Source: My Child Care DC (OSSE) substantiated complaint.
Corrected 2/10/2025 - High riskStandard 164.101/28/2025
164.10 — Failure of a Licensee to ensure that a Center Director shall be physically present at the Facility at all times during the Center’s peak hours of operation when the majority of children are present, and maintain on the premises a record of days a
Failure of a Licensee to ensure that a Center Director shall be physically present at the Facility at all times during the Center’s peak hours of operation when the majority of children are present, and maintain on the premises a record of days and actual hours of work at the Facility, except that a Center Director may be absent from the Facility if he or she has designated an authorized representative of the Child Development Facility, who shall be physically present at the Facility when the Center Director is absent. This authorized representative must meet all the qualification requirements of a Center Director and who assumes full responsibility for the Facility’s management and operations in the absence of the Center Director. Allegation type: General Health and Safety. Complaint report: View official inspection document Source: My Child Care DC (OSSE) substantiated complaint.
Corrected 2/10/2025 - Medium riskStandard 122.131/17/2025
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
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 Allegation type: Environmental. Complaint report: View official inspection document Source: My Child Care DC (OSSE) substantiated complaint.
Corrected 2/20/2025 - High riskStandard 120.11/15/2025
120.1 — Failure to supervise children while at the Facility by responsible staff and volunteers who can see and hear the children supervised at all times including but not limited to when they are napping or sleeping, on the playground, on field trips, on
Failure to supervise children while at the Facility by responsible staff and volunteers who can see and hear the children supervised at all times including but not limited to when they are napping or sleeping, on the playground, on field trips, on vehicular and non-vehicular excursions, and during all water activities and water play activities Allegation type: General Health and Safety. Complaint report: View official inspection document Source: My Child Care DC (OSSE) substantiated complaint.
Corrected 2/20/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,826/month
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About this daycare
- Location: WASHINGTON, District of Columbia County
- Capacity: 127
- Type: Child Development Center — Restricted
- Years in operation: 0
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