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Catalyst Kids - Ladera

2515 Rawlings Way, Tustin, CA 927805.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
70
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$239
year first licensed
2001
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About Catalyst Kids - Ladera

Catalyst Kids - Ladera is a licensed school-age program in Tustin, California. The state has licensed it since October 26, 2001, 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, before-school care and summer camp.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits since May 2022, with 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

Before- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
School-age program
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
70 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “7:00 AM - 6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care and summer camp
Assistance it acceptsSubsidized Programs Available
Licensed capacity70 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Catalyst Kids - Ladera 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.
Orange County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Catalyst Kids - Ladera

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to Catalyst Kids - Ladera since May 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
School-age program
Capacity
70 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2001
License number
#304270835
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits since May 2022 · Last visit Jun 16, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 1, 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. Jun 16, 2026Inspection
  2. Mar 12, 2025Inspection
  3. May 9, 2023Inspection
  4. May 19, 2022Visit

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 Catalyst Kids - Ladera

Is Catalyst Kids - Ladera licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 26, 2001.

Does Catalyst Kids - Ladera have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to Catalyst Kids - Ladera since May 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can Catalyst Kids - Ladera care for?

70, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

What are Catalyst Kids - Ladera's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Catalyst Kids - Ladera cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (714) 505-8098 to ask.

What is Catalyst Kids - Ladera's phone number?

(714) 505-8098.

Where is Catalyst Kids - Ladera?

2515 Rawlings Way, Tustin, CA 92780. The nearest other daycare we list is Tusd Kindergarten Readiness Academy-Ladera, under 0.1 miles away.

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