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Ecs - St. Matthew's Head Start

521 East 8th St, National City, CA 919505.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
30
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$379
year first licensed
2023
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About Ecs - St. Matthew's Head Start

Ecs - St. Matthew's Head Start is a licensed child care center in National City, California. The state has licensed it since September 15, 2023, for up to 30 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits since Jul 2023, with 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Licensed capacity
30 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity30 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Ecs - St. Matthew's Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in San Diego County has a median price of $379 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
San Diego County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$379
Home daycare$251

Toddler

Center$269
Home daycare$238

Preschool

Center$243
Home daycare$238

School age

Center$219
Home daycare$180

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Ecs - St. Matthew's Head Start

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits to Ecs - St. Matthew's Head Start since Jul 2023. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
30 children
First licensed
2023
License number
#376701546
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Summary

7 visits since Jul 2023 · Last visit Aug 6, 2026

Type A citations 1 · Type B citations 0, as the state counts them

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Aug 6, 2026Inspection
  2. May 6, 2025Inspection
  3. Apr 4, 2025Visit
  4. Nov 22, 2024Visit
  5. Nov 6, 2024Visit
  6. Sep 6, 2023Visit
  7. Jul 12, 2023Visit

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Ecs - St. Matthew's Head Start

Is Ecs - St. Matthew's Head Start licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 15, 2023.

Does Ecs - St. Matthew's Head Start have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits to Ecs - St. Matthew's Head Start since Jul 2023. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Ecs - St. Matthew's Head Start care for?

30, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Ecs - St. Matthew's Head Start's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Ecs - St. Matthew's Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (619) 512-9886 to ask.

What is Ecs - St. Matthew's Head Start's phone number?

(619) 512-9886.

Where is Ecs - St. Matthew's Head Start?

521 East 8th St, National City, CA 91950. The nearest other daycare we list is Episcopal Community Services - Boys & Girls Club, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).