Bright Beginnings, Inc. @ Garfield Elementary
WASHINGTON, DC·Child Development Center — Full LicenseLicensed
Contact information
Address2435 Alabama AVE, SE, Washington, DC, 20020
CountyDistrict of Columbia
Phone(202) 842-9090
Operating details
Capacity28
License dateMarch 24, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/8/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High3
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Location
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2435 Alabama AVE, SE, Washington, DC, 20020, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- 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: 1/8/2026
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2026
- Medium riskStandard 122.111/8/2026
122.11 — 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
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 Allegation type: Environmental. Complaint report: View official inspection document Source: My Child Care DC (OSSE) substantiated complaint.
Corrected 2/13/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 128.11/8/2026
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: General Health and Safety. Complaint report: View official inspection document Source: My Child Care DC (OSSE) substantiated complaint.
Corrected 2/13/2026
2025
- Medium riskStandard 124.212/9/2025
124.2 — 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-ei
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. Allegation type: Environmental. Complaint report: View official inspection document Source: My Child Care DC (OSSE) substantiated complaint.
Corrected 12/16/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 122.111/7/2025
122.1 — 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
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 Allegation type: Environmental. Complaint report: View official inspection document Source: My Child Care DC (OSSE) substantiated complaint.
Corrected 1/29/2026 - Medium riskStandard 144.511/7/2025
144.5 — 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.
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. Allegation type: Environmental. Complaint report: View official inspection document Source: My Child Care DC (OSSE) substantiated complaint.
Corrected 1/29/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 155.111/7/2025
155.1 — 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 an
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 Allegation type: General Health and Safety. Complaint report: View official inspection document Source: My Child Care DC (OSSE) substantiated complaint.
Corrected 1/29/2026
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
$2,029/month
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About this daycare
- Location: WASHINGTON, District of Columbia County
- Capacity: 28
- Type: Child Development Center — Full License
- Years in operation: 1
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