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Catalyst Kids - Birch Lane
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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) 758-7251
- Address
- 1700 Birch 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
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.
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.
2021
- 101516.5(b)Type A
101516.5 Teacher-Child Ratio (b) There shall be a staffing ratio of one teacher and one aide present to every 28 children in attendance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted and record reviews LPAs learned that on 8/25/21 there were two staff present with a total of 34 children. This is an immediate health and saferty risk to children in care.
Inspection record
7 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-02-06.
2 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Davis
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Catalyst Kids - Birch Lane licensed in California?
Yes, Catalyst Kids - Birch Lane is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1990.
How many citations does Catalyst Kids - Birch Lane have?
Catalyst Kids - Birch Lane has 2 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) citations. It has received 7 visits (2 inspections, 2 complaint visits, 3 other visits).
When was Catalyst Kids - Birch Lane last inspected?
Catalyst Kids - Birch Lane was last inspected on February 6, 2026 (about 3 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Catalyst Kids - Birch Lane?
Catalyst Kids - Birch Lane 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 - Birch Lane compare to other daycares in Yolo County?
Catalyst Kids - Birch Lane has 2 citations. The county average is 1.1 citations per facility. There are 230 licensed childcare facilities in Yolo County.
Does Catalyst Kids - Birch Lane have any serious violations?
Catalyst Kids - Birch Lane 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.
Has Catalyst Kids - Birch Lane had any complaint inspections?
Catalyst Kids - Birch Lane 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 - Birch Lane serve?
Catalyst Kids - Birch Lane serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 70 children.
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