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NHA EARLY LINK-SKILL CENTERS OF AMERICA HEAD START

6285 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, San Diego, CA 92115

Facility:
376600708
Type:
DAY CARE CENTER
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 17, 2026
Additional info
Source:
California Community Care Licensing Division
District office:
Not listed
License effective:
Not found
Capacity:
88

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionApril 23, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 2, 2025

Summary

This summary covers five available inspections for NHA EARLY LINK-SKILL CENTERS OF AMERICA HEAD START from March 13, 2023 through April 23, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on April 23, 2026 and involved child guidance, with a due date of May 8, 2026.

DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
5

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
3

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
0

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

5 total inspections vs 2 local median in 92115

Compared to 56 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.6
Local median
0.19

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
0%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
60%
Local median
15%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.05

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
101223(a)(2) Personal Rights-The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.This requirement was not met as evidenced by… Based on staff interviews the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that a child was hit by a toy that was thrown by a staff member which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
Based on staff interviews the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that a child was hit by a toy that was thrown by a staff member which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 8, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
Official code
101223(a)(2)
View official report
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Personal Rights(a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(1)To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on file review and interviews the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that a substitute teacher grabbed a child by the shoulders and forced her to sit on a chair and spoke in a harsh manner to her which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 24, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(1) - 101223(a)(1)
Official code
101223(a)(1)
Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
Facility failed to maintain a lead value at or below the Action Level for water lead testing resulting with values of 5.5 ppb or greater for two water faucets located in the facility’s kitchen. Water testing results identified with Action Level Exceedance as defined in WD/Written Directive section 101700.3 are deemed not safe to use for drinking or any food preparation. This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the directive above, as two water faucets located in the facility’s kitchen tested with an Action Level Exceedance (ALE). This poses a potential health and Safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 1, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101700.3 - 101700.3
Official code
101700.3