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Catalyst Kids Orchard Hills

11555 Culver Drive, Irvine, CA 926025.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
105
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$239
year first licensed
2010
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About Catalyst Kids Orchard Hills

Catalyst Kids Orchard Hills is a licensed school-age program in Irvine, California. The state has licensed it since August 26, 2010, for up to 105 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 5 visits since Dec 2021, with 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations.

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
105 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 acceptsScholarship Programs Available
Licensed capacity105 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Catalyst Kids Orchard Hills 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 Orchard Hills

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Catalyst Kids Orchard Hills since Dec 2021. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
School-age program
Capacity
105 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2010
License number
#304370640
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits since Dec 2021 · Last visit Sep 23, 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. Sep 23, 2026Visit
  2. Nov 13, 2025Visit
  3. Jul 18, 2024Visit
  4. Sep 13, 2023Inspection
  5. Dec 16, 2021Visit

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 Orchard Hills

Is Catalyst Kids Orchard Hills licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 26, 2010.

Does Catalyst Kids Orchard Hills have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Catalyst Kids Orchard Hills since Dec 2021. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Catalyst Kids Orchard Hills care for?

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

What are Catalyst Kids Orchard Hills' hours?

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

How much does Catalyst Kids Orchard Hills cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (714) 734-3699 to ask.

What is Catalyst Kids Orchard Hills' phone number?

(714) 734-3699.

Where is Catalyst Kids Orchard Hills?

11555 Culver Drive, Irvine, CA 92602. The nearest other daycare we list is Leport Montessori, 0.5 miles away.

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