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Encompass Head Start

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

6500 Soquel Drive, Bldg. 1700, Aptos, CA 95003

Visit website ↗(831) 477-5275Directions ↗Licensed for 28
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
4
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
8/11/2023
Total visits
4

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2026-01-05). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Encompass Community Services announced it is transitioning out of operating the federally funded Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Santa Cruz County due to federal funding delays and operational pressures following an extended federal shutdown. Community Development Institute (CDI) will provide interim Head Start services while the federal Office of Head Start conducts a competitive process to select a new long-term grantee.

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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