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Catalyst Kids-nelson
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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
- (714) 731-0111
- Address
- 14392 Browning Avenue
- Licensed since
Orange County context
1,668*CCLD
Total facilities
2.0*CCLD
Avg citations
5.1*CCLD
Avg visits
0.9*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
2 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.
2024
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision.(a)The licensee shall provide care and supervision ...(1)No child(ren) 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 interviews conducted with 7 staff members 6 staff stated they herd of the incident of a child being hit and reporting it to a teacher. 1 child interview stated they were hit and had to go report it to a teacher. As this is a health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 101223(a)(2)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223 Personal Rights(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(2) To be accorded safe... comfortable accommodations...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted with 3 staff members, staff did not ensure the temperature of the hot soup served to C1This poses a potential safety risk to children in care.
Inspection record
8 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2025-12-29.
4 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Catalyst Kids-nelson licensed in California?
Yes, Catalyst Kids-nelson is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1997.
How many citations does Catalyst Kids-nelson have?
Catalyst Kids-nelson has 2 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 8 visits (4 inspections, 2 complaint visits, 2 other visits).
When was Catalyst Kids-nelson last inspected?
Catalyst Kids-nelson was last inspected on December 29, 2025 (about 7 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Catalyst Kids-nelson?
Catalyst Kids-nelson 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 Tustin, Orange County, California.
How does Catalyst Kids-nelson compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Catalyst Kids-nelson has 2 citations. The county average is 2.0 citations per facility. There are 1,668 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Catalyst Kids-nelson have any serious violations?
Catalyst Kids-nelson 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-nelson had any complaint inspections?
Catalyst Kids-nelson has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Catalyst Kids-nelson serve?
Catalyst Kids-nelson serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 70 children.
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