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Catalyst Kids-turtle Rock
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 70 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (949) 854-5060
- Address
- 5151 Amalfi Drive
- Licensed since
Orange County context
2,923*CCLD
Total facilities
2.4*CCLD
Avg citations
5.6*CCLD
Avg visits
1.3*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.
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229 Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) 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 LPA interviews, Site Supervisor failed to provide care and visual supervision for C1. There was absence of supervision for about 50 mintues, Facility was unaware of his whereabouts. C1 was found to be home after he attended care, Facility was unaware C1 left home. This poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to the children in care.
Inspection record
10 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-03-12.
1 routine inspection, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
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- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
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- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
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- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
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1 citation across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Irvine
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Catalyst Kids-turtle Rock licensed in California?
Yes, Catalyst Kids-turtle Rock is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1992.
How many citations does Catalyst Kids-turtle Rock have?
Catalyst Kids-turtle Rock has 1 citation on record: 1 Type A (more serious) citation. It has received 10 visits (1 inspection, 1 complaint visit, 8 other visits).
When was Catalyst Kids-turtle Rock last inspected?
Catalyst Kids-turtle Rock was last inspected on March 12, 2025 (about 1 year ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Catalyst Kids-turtle Rock?
Catalyst Kids-turtle Rock 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 70 children. It is located in Irvine, Orange County, California.
How does Catalyst Kids-turtle Rock compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Catalyst Kids-turtle Rock has 1 citations, which is below the county average of 2.4 citations per facility. There are 2,923 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Catalyst Kids-turtle Rock have any serious violations?
Catalyst Kids-turtle Rock 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.
Has Catalyst Kids-turtle Rock had any complaint inspections?
Catalyst Kids-turtle Rock has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Catalyst Kids-turtle Rock serve?
Catalyst Kids-turtle Rock serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 70 children.
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