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Maac Project San Marcos Early Head Start

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Ages
Infants (0–2 yrs)
Teacher ratio
1:4 (CA min)

1587 Linda Vista Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078

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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 9/12/2023 (2 total).

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

MAAC Project San Marcos provides federally funded Head Start and Early Head Start programs, along with California state-funded preschool, for eligible families with children from birth to five years old. The program operates multiple center-based and family childcare options across San Diego County with comprehensive support services.

Philosophy
MAAC is committed to supporting family members in their journey of growth and change, recognizing and honoring each family's strengths, needs, and interests, while empowering parents and guardians as primary educators. Staff are responsive to each child's and family's unique circumstances and experiences.
Ages served
Birth to 5 years
Hours
Infant/Toddler: Up to 10 hours per day for both center-based and family childcare; Preschool (3-5): Part-day extended up to 6.5 hours or full-day up to 10 hours
Outdoor
Not listed
Meals
Not listed

Programs

  • •Head Start
  • •Early Head Start
  • •California State Preschool
  • •Full Day Center-Based Program (Infants/Toddlers)
  • •Full Day Family Child Care Program (Infants/Toddlers)
  • •Part Day Extended Center-Based Program (Preschool)
  • •Full Day Center-Based Program (Preschool)
  • •Full Day Family Child Care Program (Preschool)
  • •Blended programs at specific full-day sites

Highlights

  • ✓Serves diverse populations including dual language learners, children and parents with disabilities, and families experiencing homelessness
  • ✓Comprehensive support services including education, health, nutrition, mental health, and social services
  • ✓Family education and development opportunities with parent involvement through workshops, conferences, and volunteer opportunities
  • ✓Operating for over 45 years in North County, expanded to South County in 2019

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