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Catalyst Kids - South Lake Tahoe
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 23 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (530) 541-5887
- Address
- 3441 Spruce Avenue
- Licensed since
El Dorado County context
118*CCLD
Total facilities
1.0*CCLD
Avg citations
4.3*CCLD
Avg visits
0.8*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
4 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
2025
- 101219(f)Type B
ADMISSION AGREEMENTS
101219 Admission Agreements(f) The licensee shall comply with all terms and conditions set forth in the admission agreement.This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not ensure the admission agreement was followed, which poses a potential Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. No child shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time..Supervision shall include visual observation.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not ensure compliance of the section cited above by leaving a child outside without supervision, which poses an immediate Health,Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 101216(b)Type A
1012161 Teacher Qualifications and Duties. (b) Prior to employment a teacher shall meet the specified requirements...This requirement was not met, as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, Staff 1 (S1) was left alone with children in care. Staff 1 is not a qualified teacher as they do not have ECE units. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
- 101239(n)Type B
FIXTURES, FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to the spiral slide being in disrepair, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
12 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-06-23.
4 routine inspections, 4 complaint visits. 3 complaints on record, 2 of 3 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
4 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in South Lake Tahoe
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Catalyst Kids - South Lake Tahoe licensed in California?
Yes, Catalyst Kids - South Lake Tahoe is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1992.
How many citations does Catalyst Kids - South Lake Tahoe have?
Catalyst Kids - South Lake Tahoe has 4 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 2 Type B citations. It has received 12 visits (4 inspections, 4 complaint visits, 4 other visits).
When was Catalyst Kids - South Lake Tahoe last inspected?
Catalyst Kids - South Lake Tahoe was last inspected on June 23, 2025 (about 11 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Catalyst Kids - South Lake Tahoe?
Catalyst Kids - South Lake Tahoe is a Child Care Center (CCC), which is a facility-based program typically serving larger groups of children with multiple staff members with a licensed capacity of 23 children. It is located in South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, California.
How does Catalyst Kids - South Lake Tahoe compare to other daycares in El Dorado County?
Catalyst Kids - South Lake Tahoe has 4 citations. The county average is 1.0 citations per facility. There are 118 licensed childcare facilities in El Dorado County.
Does Catalyst Kids - South Lake Tahoe have any serious violations?
Catalyst Kids - South Lake Tahoe has 2 Type A citations on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to children. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has Catalyst Kids - South Lake Tahoe had any complaint inspections?
Catalyst Kids - South Lake Tahoe has received 4 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Catalyst Kids - South Lake Tahoe serve?
Catalyst Kids - South Lake Tahoe serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 23 children.
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