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CATALYST KIDS-LADERA

2515 RAWLINGS WAY, Tustin, CA 92780

Facility:
304270835
Type:
SCHOOL AGE 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:
70

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionJune 16, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 16, 2026

Summary

This summary covers four available inspections for CATALYST KIDS-LADERA from May 19, 2022 through June 16, 2026.

One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on May 19, 2022 and involved facility condition, with a due date of May 19, 2022.

DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.

Three later inspections, from May 9, 2023 through June 16, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
4

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
0

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

4 total inspections vs 4 local median in 92780

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.25
Local median
0.23

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
0%
Local median
17%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
25%
Local median
23%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.13

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.

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: Based on facility Lead sampling tests it was discovered that drinking fountain/outlet in Rm 2 had high level of lead. This poses a potential risk to the health of children in care.
Report comments
Based on facility Lead sampling tests it was discovered that drinking fountain/outlet in Rm 2 had high level of lead. This poses a potential risk to the health of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 19, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
Official code
101238(a)