MAAC PROJECT HEAD START ESCONDIDO 4 - DEL DIOS

835 W. 15TH AVE, Escondido, CA 92025LICENSED
A

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

4 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

August 20, 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 ESCONDIDO 4 - DEL DIOS
License number
Not listed
Location
835 W. 15TH AVE, Escondido, CA 92025
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
A (Excellent), score 95.5/100
Inspection record
4 inspections, last inspected August 20, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

A
Excellent95.5 / 100
Health100/100
Safety85/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance100/100

3

Total Violations

Aug 20, 2025

Last Inspection

60

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

No violations recorded in the last 3 years.

All Violations (3)

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)Type BComplaintFeb 22, 2023

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 February 22, 2023 at 9:45 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Cindy Hamilton and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Carlos Martinez conducted an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. This is a combination childcare center and the other licensed programs are: infant license with toddler option which were also inspected on this date. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was granted and the following was observed and/or noted: · The following items were posted and updated where necessary: - License - Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148) - Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB393) - Personal Rights (LIC613A) - Child Car Seat Law - Menu · The facility is operating within the limits as stated on the license. · Ratios are being met during this inspection · Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment and free of hazards · There are no weapons present at the facility as stated by Director. · There are no accessible bodies of water present. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. · Drinking water is provided in the indoor activity space by water pitcher filled with bottled water - and in the outdoor activity space by taking the water pitcher and cups outdoors. · Medications are stored where inaccessible to children · Hazardous items are stored where inaccessible to children which include: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cindy Hamilton LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/22/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/22/2023 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 5 FACILITY NAME: MAAC PROJECT HEAD START ESCONDIDO 4 - DEL DIOSFACILITY NUMBER: 376700772 VISIT DATE: 02/22/2023 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 32· Poisons and toxins are locked and inaccessible to children · All floors were observed to be clean and safe · Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition · Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences and free of hazards · Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition · Food preparation area is clean, free of litter and rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin · Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination · All storage containers for solid waste were observed to have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair · Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements · Disaster drills are conducted at least every six months – last drill conducted on 02/14/2023 A review of staff and children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation. · Children’s records were found to be complete during this inspection. · Staff records review indicates that all staff present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired. · A staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 05/28/2023 · Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 05/28/2023 · Director completed Health and Safety Training · A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. 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 Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cindy Hamilton LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/22/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/22/2023 FACILITY NAME: MAAC PROJECT HEAD START ESCONDIDO 4 - DEL DIOSFACILITY NUMBER: 376700772 VISIT DATE: 02/22/2023 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

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)ComplaintFeb 22, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)Type BComplaintFeb 22, 2023

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 February 22, 2023 at 9:45 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Cindy Hamilton and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Carlos Martinez conducted an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. This is a combination childcare center and the other licensed programs are: infant license with toddler option which were also inspected on this date. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was granted and the following was observed and/or noted: · The following items were posted and updated where necessary: - License - Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148) - Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB393) - Personal Rights (LIC613A) - Child Car Seat Law - Menu · The facility is operating within the limits as stated on the license. · Ratios are being met during this inspection · Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment and free of hazards · There are no weapons present at the facility as stated by Director. · There are no accessible bodies of water present. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. · Drinking water is provided in the indoor activity space by water pitcher filled with bottled water - and in the outdoor activity space by taking the water pitcher and cups outdoors. · Medications are stored where inaccessible to children · Hazardous items are stored where inaccessible to children which include: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cindy Hamilton LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/22/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/22/2023 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 5 FACILITY NAME: MAAC PROJECT HEAD START ESCONDIDO 4 - DEL DIOSFACILITY NUMBER: 376700772 VISIT DATE: 02/22/2023 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 32· Poisons and toxins are locked and inaccessible to children · All floors were observed to be clean and safe · Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition · Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences and free of hazards · Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition · Food preparation area is clean, free of litter and rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin · Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination · All storage containers for solid waste were observed to have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair · Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements · Disaster drills are conducted at least every six months – last drill conducted on 02/14/2023 A review of staff and children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation. · Children’s records were found to be complete during this inspection. · Staff records review indicates that all staff present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired. · A staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 05/28/2023 · Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 05/28/2023 · Director completed Health and Safety Training · A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. 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 Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cindy Hamilton LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/22/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/22/2023 FACILITY NAME: MAAC PROJECT HEAD START ESCONDIDO 4 - DEL DIOSFACILITY NUMBER: 376700772 VISIT DATE: 02/22/2023 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MAAC PROJECT HEAD START ESCONDIDO 4 - DEL DIOS's safety grade?

MAAC PROJECT HEAD START ESCONDIDO 4 - DEL DIOS has a safety grade of A (Excellent) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 95.5 out of 100.

How many violations does MAAC PROJECT HEAD START ESCONDIDO 4 - DEL DIOS have?

MAAC PROJECT HEAD START ESCONDIDO 4 - DEL DIOS has 3 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 3 serious, and 0 minor.

When was MAAC PROJECT HEAD START ESCONDIDO 4 - DEL DIOS last inspected?

MAAC PROJECT HEAD START ESCONDIDO 4 - DEL DIOS was last inspected on August 20, 2025.

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