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Catalyst Kids - Joseph Sims
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 116 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (916) 215-7532
- Address
- 3033 Buckminster Drive
- Licensed since
Sacramento County context
2,110*CCLD
Total facilities
2.1*CCLD
Avg citations
6.3*CCLD
Avg visits
1.4*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.
- 101238(a)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
101238 Buildings and Grounds(a) The child care 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: The water report dated 04/26/2022 revealed that the facility had elevated levels of lead in five water outlets. This is a violation that if not corrected can pose a health and safety risk to the children in care.
Inspection record
4 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-08-27.
2 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
1 citation across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Elk Grove
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Catalyst Kids - Joseph Sims licensed in California?
Yes, Catalyst Kids - Joseph Sims is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1999.
How many citations does Catalyst Kids - Joseph Sims have?
Catalyst Kids - Joseph Sims has 1 citation on record: 1 Type B citation. It has received 4 visits (2 inspections, 2 other visits).
When was Catalyst Kids - Joseph Sims last inspected?
Catalyst Kids - Joseph Sims was last inspected on August 27, 2025 (about 9 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Catalyst Kids - Joseph Sims?
Catalyst Kids - Joseph Sims 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 116 children. It is located in Elk Grove, Sacramento County, California.
How does Catalyst Kids - Joseph Sims compare to other daycares in Sacramento County?
Catalyst Kids - Joseph Sims has 1 citations, which is below the county average of 2.1 citations per facility. There are 2,110 licensed childcare facilities in Sacramento County.
Does Catalyst Kids - Joseph Sims have any serious violations?
Catalyst Kids - Joseph Sims has no Type A (serious) citations. All 1 citation on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does Catalyst Kids - Joseph Sims serve?
Catalyst Kids - Joseph Sims serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 116 children.
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