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Catalyst Kids - Robert E. Willett
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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
- (530) 758-8342
- Address
- 1207 Sycamore Lane
- Licensed since
Yolo County context
230*CCLD
Total facilities
1.1*CCLD
Avg citations
5.2*CCLD
Avg visits
0.8*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
7 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
- 101229(A)(1)Type A
101229 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 interviews, the facility did not comply with the section cited above where visual supervision of one child was lost when he ran away from the group, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2025
- 101223(a)(1)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted, LPA learned at least one staff, who is no longer with the company, held a child in an aggressive manner in an attempt to manage a child's behaviors. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
2024
- 101223(a)(2)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:..(3) To be free from... infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions ....This regulation was not met as evidenced by: LPA learned that under the supervision of facility staff, Child 1 caused injury to Child 2 which required serious medical attention. This poses an immediate health & safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
- 101223(a)(1)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. LPA learned through staff and children interviews that Child 1 has been using verbal insults and physical violence towards other children in care. This poses an immediate health & safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
- 101223(a)(3)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:...(2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations... to meet his/her needs.This regulation was not met as evidenced by: LPA learned that Child 1 has been causing injury to other children in care. This poses a potential health & safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
- 101516.5(b)(1)Type A
TEACHER-CHILD RATIO
101516 Teacher-Child Ratio...(b) There shall be a staffing ratio of one teacher and one aide present to every 28 children in attendance.(1) A teacher shall supervise no more than 14 children or with an aide a maximum of 28 children.This regulation was not met as evidenced by: LPA learned through interview and record review that the facility has been out of ratio on multiple occasions. This poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
2023
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229(a)(1) No child(ren) shall be left without...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: Licensing learned that Child#1 was left without visual supervision by staff for approximately 5 minutes on 1/10/2023. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Inspection record
12 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-01-23.
2 routine inspections, 3 complaint visits. 3 complaints on record, 4 of 3 substantiated.
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
7 citations across the record on file
Nearby
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Catalyst Kids - Robert E. Willett licensed in California?
Yes, Catalyst Kids - Robert E. Willett is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1989.
How many citations does Catalyst Kids - Robert E. Willett have?
Catalyst Kids - Robert E. Willett has 7 citations on record: 6 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 12 visits (2 inspections, 3 complaint visits, 7 other visits).
When was Catalyst Kids - Robert E. Willett last inspected?
Catalyst Kids - Robert E. Willett was last inspected on January 23, 2026 (about 4 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Catalyst Kids - Robert E. Willett?
Catalyst Kids - Robert E. Willett 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 Davis, Yolo County, California.
How does Catalyst Kids - Robert E. Willett compare to other daycares in Yolo County?
Catalyst Kids - Robert E. Willett has 7 citations. The county average is 1.1 citations per facility. There are 230 licensed childcare facilities in Yolo County.
Does Catalyst Kids - Robert E. Willett have any serious violations?
Catalyst Kids - Robert E. Willett has 6 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.
Has Catalyst Kids - Robert E. Willett had any complaint inspections?
Catalyst Kids - Robert E. Willett has received 3 complaint-triggered inspections. 4 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Catalyst Kids - Robert E. Willett serve?
Catalyst Kids - Robert E. Willett serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 70 children.
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