CATALYST KIDS-LADERA

2515 RAWLINGS WAY, Tustin, CA 92780LICENSED
A

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

3 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

March 12, 2025

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-LADERA
License number
Not listed
Location
2515 RAWLINGS WAY, Tustin, CA 92780
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
A (Excellent), score 96.3/100
Inspection record
3 inspections, last inspected March 12, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

A
Excellent96.3 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing85/100
Compliance100/100

3

Total Violations

Mar 12, 2025

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 (3)

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BComplaintMay 19, 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 Analyst Carmen Odom conducted an unannounced Case Management visit. LPA met with Director, Alysha Hund to discuss the Lead Sampling Testing conducted on 04/23/22. Director was advised on 05/16/22 that the Lead Sample Report was to be posted. LPA confirmed that Director had posted the Lead Sample Report. Director stated the outlet with high levels of Lead are inoperable. They have made the drinking faucet/outlet that tested with high levels of Lead inoperable via plastic bag wrapped around the drinking faucet, tapped all around and a sign “do not use”. The outlet is in room#2 temporarily closed off until the they replace the drinking faucet. Source of drinking water is 6 “Brita” water pitchers that have built-in filters, the pitchers are refilled from outlets that tested negative for Lead. Director stated they have ordered the replacement faucet, when the replacement faucet arrives they will have it retested for Lead. 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 and report was reviewed with the facility representative Alysha Hund. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights were explained. The Licensee was provided a copy of appeal rights (LIC 9058 01/16) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. First level appeals should be sent to the regional manager to the address listed above SUPERVISORS NAME: Judy Hanson LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carmen Odom LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/19/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/19/2022 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 2 FACILITY NAME: CATALYST KIDS-LADERA FACILITY NUMBER: 304270835 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 05/19/2022 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Request Denied Type B 05/19/2022 Section Cited CCR 101238(a) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7101238(a) Buildings and Grounds. The childcare 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 was not met as evidenced by: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Director posted the lead sampling test results. The drinking fountain/outlet was closed off with plastic bag, taped and sign "Do not use". Director stated they have ordered the part to replace the drinking fountain/outlet and will get it retested and provide copies of the new test results to licensing office. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Based on facility Lead sampling tests it was discovered that drinking fountain/outlet in Rm 2 had high level of lead. This poses a potential risk to the health of children in care.8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Judy Hanson LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Carmen Odom LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/19/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/19/2022

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)ComplaintMay 19, 2022

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BComplaintMay 19, 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 Analyst Carmen Odom conducted an unannounced Case Management visit. LPA met with Director, Alysha Hund to discuss the Lead Sampling Testing conducted on 04/23/22. Director was advised on 05/16/22 that the Lead Sample Report was to be posted. LPA confirmed that Director had posted the Lead Sample Report. Director stated the outlet with high levels of Lead are inoperable. They have made the drinking faucet/outlet that tested with high levels of Lead inoperable via plastic bag wrapped around the drinking faucet, tapped all around and a sign “do not use”. The outlet is in room#2 temporarily closed off until the they replace the drinking faucet. Source of drinking water is 6 “Brita” water pitchers that have built-in filters, the pitchers are refilled from outlets that tested negative for Lead. Director stated they have ordered the replacement faucet, when the replacement faucet arrives they will have it retested for Lead. 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 and report was reviewed with the facility representative Alysha Hund. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights were explained. The Licensee was provided a copy of appeal rights (LIC 9058 01/16) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. First level appeals should be sent to the regional manager to the address listed above SUPERVISORS NAME: Judy Hanson LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carmen Odom LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/19/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/19/2022 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 2 FACILITY NAME: CATALYST KIDS-LADERA FACILITY NUMBER: 304270835 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 05/19/2022 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Request Denied Type B 05/19/2022 Section Cited CCR 101238(a) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7101238(a) Buildings and Grounds. The childcare 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 was not met as evidenced by: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Director posted the lead sampling test results. The drinking fountain/outlet was closed off with plastic bag, taped and sign "Do not use". Director stated they have ordered the part to replace the drinking fountain/outlet and will get it retested and provide copies of the new test results to licensing office. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Based on facility Lead sampling tests it was discovered that drinking fountain/outlet in Rm 2 had high level of lead. This poses a potential risk to the health of children in care.8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Judy Hanson LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Carmen Odom LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/19/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/19/2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CATALYST KIDS-LADERA's safety grade?

CATALYST KIDS-LADERA has a safety grade of A (Excellent) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 96.3 out of 100.

How many violations does CATALYST KIDS-LADERA have?

CATALYST KIDS-LADERA has 3 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 3 serious, and 0 minor.

When was CATALYST KIDS-LADERA last inspected?

CATALYST KIDS-LADERA was last inspected on March 12, 2025.

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