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Catalyst Kids-lindbergh
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 195 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (949) 650-2506
- Address
- 220 23rd Street
- 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
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.
2026
- 101229(a)(1)Type B
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a)...licensee shall provide...supervision..(1)No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision...at any time...(1)...include visual observation.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Staff interviews and record reviews. No staff visually supervised Child 1 in Room 11 for an unknown period of time between 4:15-4:30 PM. This poses a potential Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
2024
- 101212(d)(1)(E)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
101212 Reporting Requirements (d) Upon the occurrence..., a report shall be made to the Dept by telephone... next working day and during its normal business hours.... (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Dept within seven days... (1) Events reported... (E) Epidemic outbreaks. This is a potential Health and Safety risk to the children in care. Based on interview with Staff#11 it was determined that S11 did not report the lice outbreak when there was 2 or more cases in the childcare center to families, licensing and department of public health. This is a potential Health and Safety risk to the children in care.
- 101223(a)(1)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223(a)(1) Personal Rights. (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on LPA’s interviews, 3 staff witnessed S6 yelling at day care children at the facility. This action poses an immediate risk to the health and safety to the child in care.
2022
- 101238(a)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
101238(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 LPAs review of facilitiy records. Based on facility record review, it was discovered that outlet iln Rm 14, Rm19 and Kitchen Prep had a high level of lead. This poses a potential risk to the health of children in care.
Inspection record
18 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-02-20.
4 routine inspections, 7 complaint visits. 3 complaints on record, 2 of 3 substantiated.
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
4 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Costa Mesa
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Catalyst Kids-lindbergh licensed in California?
Yes, Catalyst Kids-lindbergh is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2001.
How many citations does Catalyst Kids-lindbergh have?
Catalyst Kids-lindbergh has 4 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 3 Type B citations. It has received 18 visits (4 inspections, 7 complaint visits, 7 other visits).
When was Catalyst Kids-lindbergh last inspected?
Catalyst Kids-lindbergh was last inspected on February 20, 2026 (about 3 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Catalyst Kids-lindbergh?
Catalyst Kids-lindbergh 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 195 children. It is located in Costa Mesa, Orange County, California.
How does Catalyst Kids-lindbergh compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Catalyst Kids-lindbergh has 4 citations. The county average is 2.4 citations per facility. There are 2,923 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Catalyst Kids-lindbergh have any serious violations?
Catalyst Kids-lindbergh 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-lindbergh had any complaint inspections?
Catalyst Kids-lindbergh has received 7 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Catalyst Kids-lindbergh serve?
Catalyst Kids-lindbergh serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 195 children.
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