1 critical finding across 5 visits. Most recent critical finding: Jan 27, 2026. Latest visit Jan 27, 2026, 1 finding.
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Serious findings0 · Elk Grove median 0
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Jan 27, 2026Other visitCriticalSign-in and sign-out not keptCalifornia: Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision · Type ACorrection due Jan 28, 2026
“Based on interviews, there was sufficient staff, but did not communicate with each other and did not position themselves in a manner to anticipate behavior of Child 1 who physically injured Child 2, requiring medical attention.”California CCLD inspector, Jan 27, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.
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Catalyst Family Inc.
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Source checked Nov 5, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.
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20262 visits · 1 recorded finding
Jan 27, 2026Other visit1 finding
Standard 101229(a)(1)
Critical
Based on interviews, there was sufficient staff, but did not communicate with each other and did not position themselves in a manner to anticipate behavior of Child 1 who physically injured Child 2, requiring medical attention.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Staff meeting was conducted by acting Center ManagerJennifer Tydingco on 12/22/2025 regarding supervision of children. Staff meeting was conducted on 01/13/2026 by Center Manager Antjuanette Carter regarding Title 5 and Title 22 regulations and ratios, shared regarding responsibilities, effective communication, conducting head counts every 15 min and documenting every 30 min., and zoning/positioning in and outside the classroom. Bettina Engelman Corina Beckby DATE: 01/27/2026 DATE: 01/27/2026 Page: 3 of 3
Standard 101229(a)(1)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jan 28, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:343617318:2026-01-27:101229(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:343617318:2026-01-27:other
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This requirement was not met as evidenced by: a teacher grabbed the leg of a child and raised her other hand and moved her hand in a forward motion as to hit him, but she stopped herself before making contact.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Teacher was placed on Paid Administrative Leave on 9/1/23 until furhter notice. The teacher resigned and placed her 2 weeks notice on 9/1/23. Program Quality Manager will visit the center and talk about different strategies in the classroom to address childrens difficult behavior. Teachers will watch Positive Behavior Support videos on Paycom & attend Program Quality calls. Behavior Observation Reports are being recorded to help assess triggers in the classroom. Center Manager will discuss appropriate discipline policy with staff and send mtg notes with staff signatures.
Standard 101223(a)(3)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Oct 13, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:343617318:2023-09-06:101223(a)(3):1
Visit source ID
ca:343617318:2023-09-06:other
Aug 25, 2023Inspection
No findings recorded
May 20, 2022Other visit
1 finding
Buildings and Grounds
Serious
The water report dated 04/25/2022 revealed that the facility had elevated levels of lead in one water faucet. This is a violation that if not corrected can pose a health and safety risk to the children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
During today's visit LPA observed that the affected water outlet is not in use. Center Manager stated that once she was informed, she took immediate action. Maintanence has repaired the faucet and re-testing is scheduled to occur in the next two weeks. LPA will follow-up with the facility once re-testing results have been reported.
Standard 101238(a) · Buildings and Grounds
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jun 3, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:343617318:2022-05-20:101238(a):1
Visit source ID
ca:343617318:2022-05-20:other
Dec 15, 2021Complaint investigation · unsubstantiated
No findings recorded
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