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CATALYST KIDS-LINDBERGH

220 23RD STREET, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Facility:
304270761
Type:
DAY CARE CENTER
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 17, 2026
Additional info
Source:
California Community Care Licensing Division
District office:
Not listed
License effective:
Not found
Capacity:
195

Inspection snapshot

Recent higher-concern violation

At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.

Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionMay 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 8, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 15 available inspections for CATALYST KIDS-LINDBERGH from January 26, 2022 through May 8, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 5, 2026 and involved supervision, with a due date of February 27, 2026.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
15

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
4

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

15 total inspections vs 4 local median in 92627

Compared to 19 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.27
Local median
0.33

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
13%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
27%
Local median
27%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a)...licensee shall provide...supervision..(1)No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision...at any time...(1)...include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Staff interviews and record reviews. No staff visually supervised Child 1 in Room 11 for an unknown period of time between 4:15-4:30 PM. This poses a potential Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
Staff interviews and record reviews. No staff visually supervised Child 1 in Room 11 for an unknown period of time between 4:15-4:30 PM. This poses a potential Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 27, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
101212 Reporting Requirements (d) Upon the occurrence..., a report shall be made to the Dept by telephone... next working day and during its normal business hours.... (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Dept within seven days... (1) Events reported... (E) Epidemic outbreaks. This is a potential Health and Safety risk to the children in care. Based on interview with Staff#11 it was determined that S11 did not report the lice outbreak when there was 2 or more cases in the childcare center to families, licensing and department of public health. This is a potential Health and Safety risk to the children in care.
Report comments
Based on interview with Staff#11 it was determined that S11 did not report the lice outbreak when there was 2 or more cases in the childcare center to families, licensing and department of public health. This is a potential Health and Safety risk to the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 3, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101212(d)(1)(E) - 101212(d)(1)(E)
Official code
101212(d)(1)(E)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
101223(a)(1) 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 is not met as evidence by: Based on LPA’s interviews, 3 staff witnessed S6 yelling at day care children at the facility. This action poses an immediate risk to the health and safety to the child in care.
Report comments
This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on LPA’s interviews, 3 staff witnessed S6 yelling at day care children at the facility. This action poses an immediate risk to the health and safety to the child in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 28, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(1) - 101223(a)(1)
Official code
101223(a)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
101238(a) Buildings and Grounds. The childcare center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children;employees and visitors. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPAs review of facilitiy records. Based on facility record review, it was discovered that outlet iln Rm 14, Rm19 and Kitchen Prep had a high level of lead. This poses a potential risk to the health of children in care.
Report comments
by LPAs review of facilitiy records. Based on facility record review, it was discovered that outlet iln Rm 14, Rm19 and Kitchen Prep had a high level of lead. This poses a potential risk to the health of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 23, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
Official code
101238(a)