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Catalyst Kids - Orion Alternative (School Age)

590 Myrtle Street, Redwood City, CA 94062
licensed capacity
84
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$439
year first licensed
1995
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About Catalyst Kids - Orion Alternative (School Age)

Catalyst Kids - Orion Alternative (School Age) is a licensed school-age program in Redwood City, California. The state has licensed it since July 12, 1995, for up to 84 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 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 6 visits since May 2023, with 0 Type A and 2 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
84 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “6:30 AM - 6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care and summer camp
EnrichmentTK & Kindergarten Enrichment
Assistance it acceptsSubsidized Programs Available
DiscountsScholarship Programs Available
Licensed capacity84 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Catalyst Kids - Orion Alternative (School Age) has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in San Mateo County has a median price of $439 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.
San Mateo County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$555
Home daycare$375

Toddler

Center$397
Home daycare$357

Preschool

Center$437
Home daycare$396

School age

Center$439
Home daycare$363

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 - Orion Alternative (School Age)

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to Catalyst Kids - Orion Alternative (School Age) since May 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
School-age program
Capacity
84 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
1995
License number
#410517378
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits since May 2023 · Last visit Sep 17, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 2, 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 17, 2026Inspection
  2. Sep 24, 2025Visit
  3. May 22, 2025Inspection
  4. Jun 5, 2024Inspection
  5. Oct 11, 2023Visit
  6. May 23, 2023Inspection

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 - Orion Alternative (School Age)

Is Catalyst Kids - Orion Alternative (School Age) licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 12, 1995.

Does Catalyst Kids - Orion Alternative (School Age) have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to Catalyst Kids - Orion Alternative (School Age) since May 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Catalyst Kids - Orion Alternative (School Age) care for?

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

What are Catalyst Kids - Orion Alternative (School Age)'s hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Catalyst Kids - Orion Alternative (School Age) cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (650) 364-1178 to ask.

What is Catalyst Kids - Orion Alternative (School Age)'s phone number?

(650) 364-1178.

Where is Catalyst Kids - Orion Alternative (School Age)?

590 Myrtle Street, Redwood City, CA 94062. The nearest other daycare we list is RCSD-Orion Child Development Center, 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).