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Catalyst Kids - Zehnder Ranch
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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
- (916) 286-7865
- Address
- 9880 Denali Circle
- Licensed since
Sacramento County context
1,395*CCLD
Total facilities
1.5*CCLD
Avg citations
4.9*CCLD
Avg visits
0.8*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
3 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
- 101223(a)(2)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Personal Rights- (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) ...safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.This was not met by: Allowing a 4-yr-old on the school playground structure not equipped for the childs age and not having enough cushioning underneath the monkey bar area.
2024
- 101223(a)(3)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: …To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature… This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the facility did not comply with the section cited above, in that a staff member intentionally tapped a child with a spongy ball on the head, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
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 was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the facility did not comply with the section cited above, student ran out of the facility which resulted in absence of supervison, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
10 visits on record since 2024. Most recent on 2026-06-18.
3 routine inspections.
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
3 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Catalyst Kids - Zehnder Ranch licensed in California?
Yes, Catalyst Kids - Zehnder Ranch is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2017.
How many citations does Catalyst Kids - Zehnder Ranch have?
Catalyst Kids - Zehnder Ranch has 3 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 10 visits (3 inspections, 7 other visits).
When was Catalyst Kids - Zehnder Ranch last inspected?
Catalyst Kids - Zehnder Ranch was last inspected on June 18, 2026. California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Catalyst Kids - Zehnder Ranch?
Catalyst Kids - Zehnder Ranch 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 Elk Grove, Sacramento County, California.
How does Catalyst Kids - Zehnder Ranch compare to other daycares in Sacramento County?
Catalyst Kids - Zehnder Ranch has 3 citations. The county average is 1.5 citations per facility. There are 1,395 licensed childcare facilities in Sacramento County.
Does Catalyst Kids - Zehnder Ranch have any serious violations?
Catalyst Kids - Zehnder Ranch has 2 Type A citations 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 - Zehnder Ranch serve?
Catalyst Kids - Zehnder Ranch serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 70 children.
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