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Ecs - St. Matthew's Head Start

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

521 East 8th St, National City, CA 91950

Visit website ↗(619) 512-9886Directions ↗Licensed for 30
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
5/6/2025
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 - St. Matthew's 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 old
Hours
Center-based Head Start: 3.5 hours (part day) or 6.5 hours (extended day); Early Head Start center-based: extended day, five days per week
Outdoor
Outdoor play available (recess mentioned)
Meals
Nutritional needs met through program
Religious
Episcopal Community Services

Programs

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

Highlights

  • ✓Federally funded at no cost to qualifying families
  • ✓Wraparound services including family engagement, parenting education, developmental screenings, and behavioral health services
  • ✓Serves over 2,000 families annually in San Diego
  • ✓Services for children with disabilities and comprehensive developmental support

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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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