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Catalyst Kids - Cherry Chase
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 140 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (408) 736-0168
- Address
- 1138 Heatherstone Way
- Licensed since
Santa Clara County context
1,913*CCLD
Total facilities
2.6*CCLD
Avg citations
5.1*CCLD
Avg visits
1.0*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.
2025
- 1596.8595(c)(1Type B
HSC 1596.8595((c)(1) A licensed child day care facility shall provide to the parents or guardians of each child receiving services in the facility copies of any licensing report that documents any Type A citation that represents an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care as set forth in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 1596.893b.(2) Upon enrollment of a new child in a facility...newly enrolling child copies of any licensing report that the licensee has received during the prior 12-month period (3)The licensee shall require each recipient of the licensing report described in paragraph (1) pertaining to a complaint investigation to sign a statement indicating that he or she has received the document and the date it was received.(4)The licensee shall keep verification of receipt in each child's file.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record reviews, the licensee did not share nor obtained, completed and signed LIC 9224 Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports forms from all enrolled parents for the Type A deficiency issued on 08/20/2024, as required by AB 633. which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2024
- 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 as necessary to meet the children's needs.(1)No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and self reported incident report, children(C1 and C2) were found in playarea without supervision on August 08, 2024. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety andpersonal rights of children in care.
Inspection record
5 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2025-11-19.
2 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Sunnyvale
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Catalyst Kids - Cherry Chase licensed in California?
Yes, Catalyst Kids - Cherry Chase is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1991.
How many citations does Catalyst Kids - Cherry Chase have?
Catalyst Kids - Cherry Chase has 2 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 5 visits (2 inspections, 2 complaint visits, 1 other visit).
When was Catalyst Kids - Cherry Chase last inspected?
Catalyst Kids - Cherry Chase was last inspected on November 19, 2025 (about 6 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Catalyst Kids - Cherry Chase?
Catalyst Kids - Cherry Chase 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 140 children. It is located in Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, California.
How does Catalyst Kids - Cherry Chase compare to other daycares in Santa Clara County?
Catalyst Kids - Cherry Chase has 2 citations, which is below the county average of 2.6 citations per facility. There are 1,913 licensed childcare facilities in Santa Clara County.
Does Catalyst Kids - Cherry Chase have any serious violations?
Catalyst Kids - Cherry Chase 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 - Cherry Chase had any complaint inspections?
Catalyst Kids - Cherry Chase 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 - Cherry Chase serve?
Catalyst Kids - Cherry Chase serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 140 children.
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