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ECS - ST. MATTHEW'S HEAD START

521 EAST 8TH ST, National City, CA 91950

Facility:
376701546
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:
30

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionMay 6, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 6, 2025

Summary

This summary covers six available inspections for ECS - ST. MATTHEW'S HEAD START from July 12, 2023 through May 6, 2025.

One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 22, 2024 and involved supervision, with a due date of November 22, 2024.

Two later inspections, from April 4, 2025 through May 6, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
6

0 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

6 total inspections vs 2.5 local median in 91950

Compared to 16 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.17
Local median
0.2

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
17%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
17%
Local median
20%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.06

Repeated topics

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

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

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

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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a)(1) The licensee shall provide care and supervision ...No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time... The requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record reviews, staff had a lapse in supervision of Child #1 (C1) during a 10/15/24 self-reported incident at the facility, which posed an immediate Health and Safety risk to the child in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 22, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)