Bright Beginnings, Inc.
Licensed for 137 children. Offers Head Start and Early Head Start.
3418 4th St, SE, Washington, DC, 20032
Listing details last changed Sep 30, 2026
Bright Beginnings, Inc. is a child development center in Washington, District of Columbia.
Capacity
137
Ages
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
License & details for Bright Beginnings, Inc.
- Facility type
- Child development center
- A facility located somewhere other than the operator's residence that serves more than 12 children. It includes child care centers, preschools, nursery schools and before- and after-school programs. Source: 5-A DCMR §199, DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education (opens in a new tab)
- License
- Full License
- License status
- licensed
- Expires
- Sep 30, 2027
- County
- District of Columbia
Ages and room sizes at Bright Beginnings, Inc.
Licensed seats by age group, from the state record. District of Columbia’s staff-to-child ratio is beside each group (1:4 means one staff member for four children).
- Infants16 seats, state ratio 1:4
- Toddlers77 seats, state ratio 1:4 to 1:8
- Preschool44 seats, state ratio 1:8 to 1:10
States draw age groups in different places. Where a group spans more than one of the state’s rows, the ratio reads as a range. These are the state’s limits, not a promise about this center’s own staffing.
Programs & services
- Public programs
- Head StartEarly Head Start
How it compares in Washington
| Measure | This center | Typical in Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 137 children | 54 children |
Washington has 367 licensed centers.
Where Bright Beginnings, Inc. is
Pin placed from the address on the state record.
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Paying for care in District of Columbia
DC Child Care Subsidy Program (opens in a new tab) is District of Columbia’s child care subsidy program. Agency: Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE).
Ask this center whether it accepts the program; the state record does not list it.
Tour checklist for Bright Beginnings, Inc.
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Questions parents ask about Bright Beginnings, Inc.
What ages does Bright Beginnings, Inc. serve?
The state record lists these age groups: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool.
Does Bright Beginnings, Inc. offer Pre-K or Head Start?
The state record lists Bright Beginnings, Inc. as taking Head Start and Early Head Start. Ask the center about openings and how to apply.
How many children is Bright Beginnings, Inc. licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 137 children. By age group: 16 infants, 77 toddlers, 44 preschoolers. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is Bright Beginnings, Inc. licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The District of Columbia record lists Bright Beginnings, Inc.'s license status as licensed. The state's own reports have the details.
Where this information comes from
Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning, Licensing and Compliance Unit (opens in a new tab)
This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning, Licensing and Compliance Unit or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.
Data updated Nov 8, 2026 · Source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning, Licensing and Compliance Unit public records · Check this license on My Child Care DC (District of Columbia) (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →
Contains data from OSSE via DC GIS, licensed under CC BY 4.0 (opens in a new tab); changed by Clear Day. Full source notice
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