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18542 B. Vanderlip, Santa Ana, CA
Catalyst Kids Guin Foss
- licensed capacity
- 70
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $239
- year first licensed
- 1997
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About
About Catalyst Kids Guin Foss
Catalyst Kids Guin Foss is a licensed school-age program in Santa Ana, California. The state has licensed it since September 29, 1997, for up to 70 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care and before-school care.
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits since Oct 2022, with no Type A or Type B citations in its published counts.
Before- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- School-age program
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 70 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care and before-school care |
| Assistance it accepts | Subsidized Programs Available |
| Licensed capacity | 70 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Catalyst Kids Guin Foss has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Orange County has a median price of $239 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.
Infant
Center$394
Home daycare$300
Toddler
Center$282
Home daycare$279
Preschool
Center$254
Home daycare$279
School age
Center$239
Home daycare$196
State record
Inspection reports for Catalyst Kids Guin Foss
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to Catalyst Kids Guin Foss since Oct 2022. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- School-age program
- Capacity
- 70 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- First licensed
- 1997
- License number
- #304270424
Summary
3 visits since Oct 2022 · Last visit Feb 12, 2026
Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 0, as the state counts them
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- Feb 12, 2026Inspection
- Aug 6, 2024Inspection
- Oct 3, 2022Inspection
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FAQ
Questions about Catalyst Kids Guin Foss
Is Catalyst Kids Guin Foss licensed?
Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 29, 1997.
Does Catalyst Kids Guin Foss have inspection violations?
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to Catalyst Kids Guin Foss since Oct 2022. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.
How many children can Catalyst Kids Guin Foss care for?
70, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
What are Catalyst Kids Guin Foss' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Catalyst Kids Guin Foss cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (714) 731-7408 to ask.
What is Catalyst Kids Guin Foss' phone number?
(714) 731-7408.
Where is Catalyst Kids Guin Foss?
18492 Vanderlip Avenue D1, Santa Ana, CA 92705. The nearest other daycare we list is Tusd Kindergarten Readiness Academy-Guin Foss, under 0.1 miles away.