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CATALYST KIDS - CHERRY CHASELicense 4307102171 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 10/15/2025, Regional Director, Kathy Abady stated that the facility had missed providing the Type A citation report to several parents. Based on LPAs record reviews, and interviews which were conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. During today's investigation, Type B deficiency issued on the following page:9099-D. Appeal rights were provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Lindsay Masuda. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Lindsay Masuda . A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Citations

1 citation recorded*CCLD

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.

  • 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.

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What happened during the November 19, 2025 inspection of CATALYST KIDS - CHERRY CHASE?

This was a complaint inspection of CATALYST KIDS - CHERRY CHASE on November 19, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to CATALYST KIDS - CHERRY CHASE on November 19, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "HSC 1596.8595((c)(1) A licensed child day care facility shall provide to the parents or guardians of each child receivin..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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