CATALYST KIDS-TUSTIN RANCH
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
4 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: LICENSED
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
December 16, 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-TUSTIN RANCH
- License number
- Not listed
- Location
- 12950 ROBINSON DRIVE, Tustin, CA 92782
- Status
- LICENSED
- Safety grade
- A (Excellent), score 96.3/100
- Inspection record
- 4 inspections, last inspected December 16, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
3
Total Violations
Dec 16, 2025
Last Inspection
105
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)
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 Staff member Vi Khy, Director was on vacation, to discuss the Lead Sampling Testing conducted on 04/23/22. Staff was advised on 05/16/22 that the Lead Sample Report was to be posted. LPA confirmed that Staff had posted the Lead Sample Report. Staff stated the outlet with high levels of Lead are inoperable. They have made the kitchen faucet/outlet that tested with high levels of Lead inoperable with plastic bag wrapped around the faucet, tapped all around and a sign posted “do not use”. The outlet is in room#1 temporarily closed off until the they replace and retest the kitchen faucet. Source of drinking water is 2 large igloo water jugs; the jugs are refilled from outlets in room#2 that tested negative for Lead. Staff 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 Vi Khy. 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-TUSTIN RANCH FACILITY NUMBER: 304270170 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 7Staff posted the lead sampling test results. The kitchen faucet/outlet was closed off with plastic bag, taped and sign posted "Do not use". Staff stated they have ordered the part to replace the kitchen faucet/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 kitchen faucet/outlet in Rm 1 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
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
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 Staff member Vi Khy, Director was on vacation, to discuss the Lead Sampling Testing conducted on 04/23/22. Staff was advised on 05/16/22 that the Lead Sample Report was to be posted. LPA confirmed that Staff had posted the Lead Sample Report. Staff stated the outlet with high levels of Lead are inoperable. They have made the kitchen faucet/outlet that tested with high levels of Lead inoperable with plastic bag wrapped around the faucet, tapped all around and a sign posted “do not use”. The outlet is in room#1 temporarily closed off until the they replace and retest the kitchen faucet. Source of drinking water is 2 large igloo water jugs; the jugs are refilled from outlets in room#2 that tested negative for Lead. Staff 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 Vi Khy. 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-TUSTIN RANCH FACILITY NUMBER: 304270170 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 7Staff posted the lead sampling test results. The kitchen faucet/outlet was closed off with plastic bag, taped and sign posted "Do not use". Staff stated they have ordered the part to replace the kitchen faucet/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 kitchen faucet/outlet in Rm 1 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-TUSTIN RANCH's safety grade?
CATALYST KIDS-TUSTIN RANCH 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-TUSTIN RANCH have?
CATALYST KIDS-TUSTIN RANCH has 3 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 3 serious, and 0 minor.
When was CATALYST KIDS-TUSTIN RANCH last inspected?
CATALYST KIDS-TUSTIN RANCH was last inspected on December 16, 2025.