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Ecs 4th And D Head Start

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

385 D Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
3
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
10/10/2024
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 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

ECS Head Start and Early Head Start are federally funded programs offering high-quality early childhood and family education at no cost to qualifying families. They serve children ages 0-5 and provide comprehensive services including education, health, nutrition, and family support.

Philosophy
Through comprehensive services, ECS meets the educational, emotional, social, health, and nutritional needs of children and families while offering wraparound services like family engagement programs, parenting education, developmental screenings, and services for children with disabilities.
Ages served
Birth to 5 years (Early Head Start: birth to 3 years; Head Start: 3 to 5 years)
Hours
Center-Based Head Start: extended day (6.5 hours) or part day (3.5 hours); Early Head Start Center-Based: extended day, five days per week
Outdoor
Outdoor recess available
Meals
Comprehensive services include nutritional needs

Programs

  • •Head Start Center-Based (ages 3-5)
  • •Head Start Home-Based (ages 3-5)
  • •Early Head Start Center-Based (ages 2-3)
  • •Early Head Start Home-Based (birth to 3 years)
  • •Early Head Start Services for Expectant Families
  • •State Preschool

Highlights

  • ✓Federally funded at no cost to qualifying families
  • ✓Serves over 2,000 families annually in San Diego
  • ✓Comprehensive developmental services and family support
  • ✓Home-based and center-based options available

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