Gatari Child Development Center
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.4 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a DC Capital Quality rating of Quality. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes District of Columbia's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. District of Columbia caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a Child Development Associate (CDA). Teachers must complete 21 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- DC Capital Quality Quality (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 36
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 4, 20252 Findings2 Important
- General Health and Safety159.1
Failure of a Licensee to make reasonable efforts to determine if any child under its care is a child with a disability, as defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, (Pub.L 101-476; 20 U.S.C. §§ 1400 et seq.), with an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), and be aware of any obligations that the Licensee may have pursuant to the IFSP.
- General Health and Safety159.3
Failure of a Licensee to provide a child’s IFSP service coordinator or service provider access to the Facility in order to provide services pursuant to the child’s IFSP.
May 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Administrative128.2
Failure of a Licensee to provide a copy of the completed Unusual Incident Report form provided to OSSE to the parent(s) or guardian(s) of each child affected by the unusual incident.