MAAC PROJECT HEAD START CARLSBAD 1 - EUREKA PLACE

3368 EUREKA PLACE, Carlsbad, CA 92008LICENSED
B

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

4 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

February 4, 2025

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 1, 2026

Provider
MAAC PROJECT HEAD START CARLSBAD 1 - EUREKA PLACE
License number
Not listed
Location
3368 EUREKA PLACE, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
B (Good), score 85.0/100
Inspection record
4 inspections, last inspected February 4, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

B
Good85.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing40/100
Compliance100/100

6

Total Violations

Feb 4, 2025

Last Inspection

82

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (6)

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BComplaintFeb 4, 2025

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 2/4/25, LPAs (Licensing Program Analysts) Saraliz Velando and Hanna Lucas conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPAs disclosed the purpose of the inspection and were granted entry by Jacquelyn Biskupski. LPAs toured the facility and observed 54 children and 13 staff. A review of staff records today indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. The licensee has not exceeded the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. The last fire drill was conducted on 1/29/25. Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary, and good operating condition. All storage containers or trash cans containing solid waste have tight fitting lids and are in good repair. There is at least one staff present with current CPR and First Aid certification. Any medications are kept in the classroom and there is a First Aid kit and emergency bag, inaccessible to children in every classroom. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity. The carbon monoxide detectors are operational and located in every classroom. The facility uses an electronic device for parents to sign in/out with full signatures. Children are provided breakfast, lunch, and snack by the facility. The facility has emergency snacks on hand, stored appropriately and meeting nutritional requirements. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in safe condition and free of hazards. The areas around or under high climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment was cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. Children were observed to be under the supervision of qualified staff. Facility was observed to be within ratio. An isolation area has been designated for children who become ill during the day which is in the director’s office. SUPERVISORS NAME: Joelle Redding LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Saraliz Velando LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/04/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/04/2025 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: MAAC PROJECT HEAD START CARLSBAD 1 - EUREKA PLACEFACILITY NUMBER: 376700775 VISIT DATE: 02/04/2025 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/. No deficiencies were cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Jacquelyn Biskupski. SUPERVISORS NAME: Joelle Redding LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Saraliz Velando LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/04/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/04/2025

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)Type BComplaintFeb 4, 2025

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 2/4/25, LPAs (Licensing Program Analysts) Saraliz Velando and Hanna Lucas conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPAs disclosed the purpose of the inspection and were granted entry by Jacquelyn Biskupski. LPAs toured the facility and observed 54 children and 13 staff. A review of staff records today indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. The licensee has not exceeded the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. The last fire drill was conducted on 1/29/25. Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary, and good operating condition. All storage containers or trash cans containing solid waste have tight fitting lids and are in good repair. There is at least one staff present with current CPR and First Aid certification. Any medications are kept in the classroom and there is a First Aid kit and emergency bag, inaccessible to children in every classroom. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity. The carbon monoxide detectors are operational and located in every classroom. The facility uses an electronic device for parents to sign in/out with full signatures. Children are provided breakfast, lunch, and snack by the facility. The facility has emergency snacks on hand, stored appropriately and meeting nutritional requirements. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in safe condition and free of hazards. The areas around or under high climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment was cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. Children were observed to be under the supervision of qualified staff. Facility was observed to be within ratio. An isolation area has been designated for children who become ill during the day which is in the director’s office. SUPERVISORS NAME: Joelle Redding LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Saraliz Velando LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/04/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/04/2025 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: MAAC PROJECT HEAD START CARLSBAD 1 - EUREKA PLACEFACILITY NUMBER: 376700775 VISIT DATE: 02/04/2025 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/. No deficiencies were cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Jacquelyn Biskupski. SUPERVISORS NAME: Joelle Redding LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Saraliz Velando LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/04/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/04/2025

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)Type BComplaintFeb 4, 2025

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 2/4/25, LPAs (Licensing Program Analysts) Saraliz Velando and Hanna Lucas conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPAs disclosed the purpose of the inspection and were granted entry by Jacquelyn Biskupski. LPAs toured the facility and observed 54 children and 13 staff. A review of staff records today indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. The licensee has not exceeded the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. The last fire drill was conducted on 1/29/25. Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary, and good operating condition. All storage containers or trash cans containing solid waste have tight fitting lids and are in good repair. There is at least one staff present with current CPR and First Aid certification. Any medications are kept in the classroom and there is a First Aid kit and emergency bag, inaccessible to children in every classroom. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity. The carbon monoxide detectors are operational and located in every classroom. The facility uses an electronic device for parents to sign in/out with full signatures. Children are provided breakfast, lunch, and snack by the facility. The facility has emergency snacks on hand, stored appropriately and meeting nutritional requirements. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in safe condition and free of hazards. The areas around or under high climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment was cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. Children were observed to be under the supervision of qualified staff. Facility was observed to be within ratio. An isolation area has been designated for children who become ill during the day which is in the director’s office. SUPERVISORS NAME: Joelle Redding LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Saraliz Velando LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/04/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/04/2025 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: MAAC PROJECT HEAD START CARLSBAD 1 - EUREKA PLACEFACILITY NUMBER: 376700775 VISIT DATE: 02/04/2025 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/. No deficiencies were cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Jacquelyn Biskupski. SUPERVISORS NAME: Joelle Redding LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Saraliz Velando LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/04/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/04/2025

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BComplaintFeb 4, 2025

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 2/4/25, LPAs (Licensing Program Analysts) Saraliz Velando and Hanna Lucas conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPAs disclosed the purpose of the inspection and were granted entry by Jacquelyn Biskupski. LPAs toured the facility and observed 54 children and 13 staff. A review of staff records today indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. The licensee has not exceeded the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. The last fire drill was conducted on 1/29/25. Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary, and good operating condition. All storage containers or trash cans containing solid waste have tight fitting lids and are in good repair. There is at least one staff present with current CPR and First Aid certification. Any medications are kept in the classroom and there is a First Aid kit and emergency bag, inaccessible to children in every classroom. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity. The carbon monoxide detectors are operational and located in every classroom. The facility uses an electronic device for parents to sign in/out with full signatures. Children are provided breakfast, lunch, and snack by the facility. The facility has emergency snacks on hand, stored appropriately and meeting nutritional requirements. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in safe condition and free of hazards. The areas around or under high climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment was cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. Children were observed to be under the supervision of qualified staff. Facility was observed to be within ratio. An isolation area has been designated for children who become ill during the day which is in the director’s office. SUPERVISORS NAME: Joelle Redding LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Saraliz Velando LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/04/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/04/2025 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: MAAC PROJECT HEAD START CARLSBAD 1 - EUREKA PLACEFACILITY NUMBER: 376700775 VISIT DATE: 02/04/2025 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/. No deficiencies were cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Jacquelyn Biskupski. SUPERVISORS NAME: Joelle Redding LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Saraliz Velando LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/04/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/04/2025

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)ComplaintFeb 4, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)ComplaintFeb 4, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MAAC PROJECT HEAD START CARLSBAD 1 - EUREKA PLACE's safety grade?

MAAC PROJECT HEAD START CARLSBAD 1 - EUREKA PLACE has a safety grade of B (Good) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 85.0 out of 100.

How many violations does MAAC PROJECT HEAD START CARLSBAD 1 - EUREKA PLACE have?

MAAC PROJECT HEAD START CARLSBAD 1 - EUREKA PLACE has 6 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 6 serious, and 0 minor.

When was MAAC PROJECT HEAD START CARLSBAD 1 - EUREKA PLACE last inspected?

MAAC PROJECT HEAD START CARLSBAD 1 - EUREKA PLACE was last inspected on February 4, 2025.

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