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CATALYST KIDS-OAK CREEK

1 DOVE CREEK, Irvine, CA 92618

Facility:
304270959
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:
105

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionApril 7, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 7, 2026

Summary

This summary covers six available inspections for CATALYST KIDS-OAK CREEK from February 1, 2022 through April 7, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 8, 2024 and involved background screening, with a due date of February 8, 2024.

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
6

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

6 total inspections vs 3 local median in 92618

Compared to 44 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.33
Local median
0.18

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
17%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
15%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.11

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: Background screening
Report finding
101170 Criminal Record Clearance (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) or This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. At 3:01 p.m. LPA observed on Guardian Pranaya had been separated from all Catalyst kids as of June 2023 which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspector notes
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. At 3:01 p.m. LPA observed on Guardian Pranaya had been separated from all Catalyst kids as of June 2023 which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 8, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101170(e)(2) - 101170(e)(2)
Official code
101170(e)(2)
View official report
Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
101700.3 California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers (b) Testing results...comparing to the Action Level. (1) A result with values of 5.5 part per billion or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement was not met evidenced by: Record review of the lab report analysis water from Outlet B (7.9 parts per billion) taken on 08/27/2022 indicated levels of lead in exceedance, This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.
Inspector notes
Record review of the lab report analysis water from Outlet B (7.9 parts per billion) taken on 08/27/2022 indicated levels of lead in exceedance, This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 15, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency