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Ecs Castle Park Head Start

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

1375 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911

Visit website ↗(619) 409-4200Directions ↗Licensed for 120
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
0
Complaint visits
2
Last visit
12/13/2024
Total visits
6

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 Castle Park Head Start is a federally funded program offering high-quality early childhood and family education at no cost to qualifying families. The program serves children ages 0-5 and their families with comprehensive educational, emotional, social, health, and nutritional services.

Ages served
Birth to 5 years (Early Head Start: birth to 3 years; Head Start: 3 to 5 years)
Hours
Part day (3.5 hours) or extended day (6.5 hours) for center-based options
Outdoor
Outdoor recess available
Meals
Nutritional services included
Religious
Episcopal Community Services

Programs

  • •Head Start (center-based and home-based)
  • •Early Head Start (center-based, home-based, and services for expectant families)
  • •State Preschool
  • •Family and community engagement programs
  • •Parenting education
  • •Child developmental screenings
  • •Services for children with disabilities
  • •Behavioral health services

Highlights

  • ✓Serves over 2,000 families annually in San Diego
  • ✓No cost to qualifying families
  • ✓Comprehensive wraparound services including prenatal and postpartum support
  • ✓Weekly home visits and group socializations available

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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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