CATALYST KIDS-NEWPORT HEIGHTS

300 E. 15TH STREET, Newport Beach, CA 92663LICENSED
A

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

4 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

August 7, 2024

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 3, 2026

Provider
CATALYST KIDS-NEWPORT HEIGHTS
License number
Not listed
Location
300 E. 15TH STREET, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
A (Excellent), score 97.5/100
Inspection record
4 inspections, last inspected August 7, 2024
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

A
Excellent97.5 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing90/100
Compliance100/100

2

Total Violations

Aug 7, 2024

Last Inspection

70

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

No violations recorded in the last 3 years.

All Violations (2)

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238Type BComplaintJun 9, 2022

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25Licensing Program Analysts, Stella Gutierrez and Patricia Duron conducted an unannounced Case Management visit for the purpose to discuss the Lead Sampling Testing conducted on 05/06/2022. LPAs met with Valerie Martinez, Teacher, who was explained the reason for today’s visit. LPAs did not observe any children in care. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018 requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCC’s) constructed before January 1,2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2023, and then every five years after the date of the first test. Community Care Licensing was notified that lead water testing conducted at the facility on 05/06/2022 failed allowable limit for lead. The Purpose of today’s visit is to follow up lead testing results of Action Level Exceedences (ALE). Instructions for required lead testing are outlined in PIN 21-21-CCP. This PIN which contains Written Directives, have the same force and effects as the regulations contained in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. Care Child Centers are expected to use an Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP), for lead testing. Accreditation from the California Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program, known as an ELAP laboratory, is equipped to measure the amount of lead in parts per billion (ppb) unit of measurement. Facility staff was advised on 06/08/2022 that the Lead Sample Report was to be posted. LPAs observed the facility had posted the Lead Sample Report. Page 1 of 2 SUPERVISORS NAME: Patricia Magana LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stella Gutierrez LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/09/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/09/2022 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 3 FACILITY NAME: CATALYST KIDS-NEWPORT HEIGHTSFACILITY NUMBER: 304270973 VISIT DATE: 06/09/2022 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 32Facility staff made contact with CCLD via email on 05/19/2022 stating that the outlet with high lead levels already been covered and will not be used until it is replaced, completed the 3-week flushing process and had a lead testing completed on it, with passing results. The faucet in Classroom 2 drinking fountain was observed in a picture that was provided that is covered with tape and sign to make inaccessible to the children or staff for use. The facility representative stated via email that they use reusable pitchers and provide the water from the other PASS sinks. LPA’s observed faucet in classroom #2 that failed the allowable limit for lead has been replaced and remains inaccessible by the means of tape and a cup and is pending a retest. Facility staff stated that a retest is scheduled for 06/30/2022. Based on LPAs record reviews the following violation was observed and is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, Section 101238(a) Buildings and Grounds is being cited on the attached LIC 809D. Exit interview conducted with Valerie Martinez. The report was reviewed and discussed. Appeal Rights were discussed. Facility staff was provided copy of their appeal rights (lic 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received the Regional Office within 15 business days. The staff was informed that the "Notice of Site Visit" must be posted for 30 consecutive days. The Notice of Site Visit must be posted on or adjacent to the door. Failure to post will result in Civil Penalties of $100.00. Page 2 of 2 SUPERVISORS NAME: Patricia Magana LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stella Gutierrez LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/09/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/09/2022 FACILITY NAME: CATALYST KIDS-NEWPORT HEIGHTS FACILITY NUMBER: 304270973 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 06/09/2022 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 07/01/2022 Section Cited CCR 101238 1 2 3 4 5 6 7101238 Building and Grounds (a) The Child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement not met as evidence by:1 2 3 4 5 6 7Facility staff followed Written Directives in PIN 21-21 CCP for lead water testing. Licensing Forms completed; 9275, 9276 and facility sketch submitted. Notification sent out to parents, wa

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238Type BComplaintJun 9, 2022

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25Licensing Program Analysts, Stella Gutierrez and Patricia Duron conducted an unannounced Case Management visit for the purpose to discuss the Lead Sampling Testing conducted on 05/06/2022. LPAs met with Valerie Martinez, Teacher, who was explained the reason for today’s visit. LPAs did not observe any children in care. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018 requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCC’s) constructed before January 1,2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2023, and then every five years after the date of the first test. Community Care Licensing was notified that lead water testing conducted at the facility on 05/06/2022 failed allowable limit for lead. The Purpose of today’s visit is to follow up lead testing results of Action Level Exceedences (ALE). Instructions for required lead testing are outlined in PIN 21-21-CCP. This PIN which contains Written Directives, have the same force and effects as the regulations contained in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. Care Child Centers are expected to use an Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP), for lead testing. Accreditation from the California Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program, known as an ELAP laboratory, is equipped to measure the amount of lead in parts per billion (ppb) unit of measurement. Facility staff was advised on 06/08/2022 that the Lead Sample Report was to be posted. LPAs observed the facility had posted the Lead Sample Report. Page 1 of 2 SUPERVISORS NAME: Patricia Magana LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stella Gutierrez LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/09/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/09/2022 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 3 FACILITY NAME: CATALYST KIDS-NEWPORT HEIGHTSFACILITY NUMBER: 304270973 VISIT DATE: 06/09/2022 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 32Facility staff made contact with CCLD via email on 05/19/2022 stating that the outlet with high lead levels already been covered and will not be used until it is replaced, completed the 3-week flushing process and had a lead testing completed on it, with passing results. The faucet in Classroom 2 drinking fountain was observed in a picture that was provided that is covered with tape and sign to make inaccessible to the children or staff for use. The facility representative stated via email that they use reusable pitchers and provide the water from the other PASS sinks. LPA’s observed faucet in classroom #2 that failed the allowable limit for lead has been replaced and remains inaccessible by the means of tape and a cup and is pending a retest. Facility staff stated that a retest is scheduled for 06/30/2022. Based on LPAs record reviews the following violation was observed and is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, Section 101238(a) Buildings and Grounds is being cited on the attached LIC 809D. Exit interview conducted with Valerie Martinez. The report was reviewed and discussed. Appeal Rights were discussed. Facility staff was provided copy of their appeal rights (lic 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received the Regional Office within 15 business days. The staff was informed that the "Notice of Site Visit" must be posted for 30 consecutive days. The Notice of Site Visit must be posted on or adjacent to the door. Failure to post will result in Civil Penalties of $100.00. Page 2 of 2 SUPERVISORS NAME: Patricia Magana LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stella Gutierrez LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/09/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/09/2022 FACILITY NAME: CATALYST KIDS-NEWPORT HEIGHTS FACILITY NUMBER: 304270973 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 06/09/2022 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 07/01/2022 Section Cited CCR 101238 1 2 3 4 5 6 7101238 Building and Grounds (a) The Child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement not met as evidence by:1 2 3 4 5 6 7Facility staff followed Written Directives in PIN 21-21 CCP for lead water testing. Licensing Forms completed; 9275, 9276 and facility sketch submitted. Notification sent out to parents, wa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CATALYST KIDS-NEWPORT HEIGHTS's safety grade?

CATALYST KIDS-NEWPORT HEIGHTS has a safety grade of A (Excellent) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 97.5 out of 100.

How many violations does CATALYST KIDS-NEWPORT HEIGHTS have?

CATALYST KIDS-NEWPORT HEIGHTS has 2 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 2 serious, and 0 minor.

When was CATALYST KIDS-NEWPORT HEIGHTS last inspected?

CATALYST KIDS-NEWPORT HEIGHTS was last inspected on August 7, 2024.

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