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Ecs - St. Matthew's Head Start
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 30 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (619) 512-9886
- Address
- 521 East 8th St
- Licensed since
San Diego County context
2,659*CCLD
Total facilities
2.3*CCLD
Avg citations
4.4*CCLD
Avg visits
0.8*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
1 citation on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a)(1) The licensee shall provide care and supervision ...No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time...The requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record reviews, staff had a lapse in supervision of Child #1 (C1) during a 10/15/24 self-reported incident at the facility, which posed an immediate Health and Safety risk to the child in care.
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2025-05-06.
1 routine inspection.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
1 citation across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in National City
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Ecs - St. Matthew's Head Start licensed in California?
Yes, Ecs - St. Matthew's Head Start is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2023.
How many citations does Ecs - St. Matthew's Head Start have?
Ecs - St. Matthew's Head Start has 1 citation on record: 1 Type A (more serious) citation. It has received 6 visits (1 inspection, 5 other visits).
When was Ecs - St. Matthew's Head Start last inspected?
Ecs - St. Matthew's Head Start was last inspected on May 6, 2025 (about 1 year ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Ecs - St. Matthew's Head Start?
Ecs - St. Matthew's Head Start is a Child Care Center (CCC), which is a facility-based program typically serving larger groups of children with multiple staff members with a licensed capacity of 30 children. It is located in National City, San Diego County, California.
How does Ecs - St. Matthew's Head Start compare to other daycares in San Diego County?
Ecs - St. Matthew's Head Start has 1 citations, which is below the county average of 2.3 citations per facility. There are 2,659 licensed childcare facilities in San Diego County.
Does Ecs - St. Matthew's Head Start have any serious violations?
Ecs - St. Matthew's Head Start has 1 Type A citation on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to children. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
What ages does Ecs - St. Matthew's Head Start serve?
Ecs - St. Matthew's Head Start serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 30 children.
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