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Catalyst Kids - South Lake Tahoe
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 47 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
1 citation 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.
- 101516.5(b)(1)Type A
TEACHER-CHILD RATIO
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as it was learned that a teacher working alone has supervised more than 14 children, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
8 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-06-23.
4 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo 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 ARead inspector’s narrative
1 citation 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 1989.
How many citations does Catalyst Kids - South Lake Tahoe have?
Catalyst Kids - South Lake Tahoe has 1 citation on record: 1 Type A (more serious) citation. It has received 8 visits (4 inspections, 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 47 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 1 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 1 Type A citation 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.
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 47 children.
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