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Catalyst Kids - Orion Alternative (school Age)
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 84 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (650) 364-1178
- Address
- 590 Myrtle Street
- Licensed since
San Mateo County context
721*CCLD
Total facilities
1.6*CCLD
Avg citations
4.5*CCLD
Avg visits
0.4*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.
- 101215.1(d)Type B
Based on observation, interview and record review, The director has been on leave since February 2024. An interim director or site supervisor was not present during visit and regional office has not notified of the change, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1597.16(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 3. Administration
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above and has not completing lead and had results uploaded to water database by deadline January 1, 2023, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
5 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2025-09-24.
3 routine inspections.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Redwood City
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Catalyst Kids - Orion Alternative (school Age) licensed in California?
Yes, Catalyst Kids - Orion Alternative (school Age) is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1995.
How many citations does Catalyst Kids - Orion Alternative (school Age) have?
Catalyst Kids - Orion Alternative (school Age) has 2 citations on record: 2 Type B citations. It has received 5 visits (3 inspections, 2 other visits).
When was Catalyst Kids - Orion Alternative (school Age) last inspected?
Catalyst Kids - Orion Alternative (school Age) was last inspected on September 24, 2025 (about 10 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Catalyst Kids - Orion Alternative (school Age)?
Catalyst Kids - Orion Alternative (school Age) 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 84 children. It is located in Redwood City, San Mateo County, California.
How does Catalyst Kids - Orion Alternative (school Age) compare to other daycares in San Mateo County?
Catalyst Kids - Orion Alternative (school Age) has 2 citations. The county average is 1.6 citations per facility. There are 721 licensed childcare facilities in San Mateo County.
Does Catalyst Kids - Orion Alternative (school Age) have any serious violations?
Catalyst Kids - Orion Alternative (school Age) has no Type A (serious) citations. All 2 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does Catalyst Kids - Orion Alternative (school Age) serve?
Catalyst Kids - Orion Alternative (school Age) serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 84 children.
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