Catalyst Kids - South Lake Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe CA: inspection record

Inspection record overview

Past 36 months · checked Nov 6, 2026

Critical findings on record

2 critical and 1 minor findings across 8 visits. Most recent critical finding: Jul 8, 2026. Latest visit Jul 8, 2026, 1 finding.

Critical findings2 · South Lake Tahoe median 0

33% of South Lake Tahoe licensed centers have at least one

Serious findings0 · South Lake Tahoe median 0

5% of South Lake Tahoe licensed centers have at least one

What inspectors found

The 3 most serious visits in the window. Titles use the state's own standard names, in plain English where we have a reviewed translation.

Jul 8, 2026Other visitCriticalPersonal RightsCalifornia: Type ACorrection due Jul 8, 2026

May 1, 2025Other visitCriticalSign-in and sign-out not keptCalifornia: Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision · Type ACorrection due May 2, 2025

Jun 23, 2025Complaint investigationMinorAdmission AgreementsCalifornia: Type BCorrection due Jun 30, 2025

3findings in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit3with a plan or deadline only

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License type: Licensed
County: El Dorado
License number: 090306370
Date issued: Jun 29, 1992
Licensed capacity: 23 children

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Director

Kaur, Baljit

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Catalyst Family Inc.

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Nov 6, 2023–Nov 6, 2026 · 36 months

Latest recorded visit

Jul 8, 2026 · Other visit

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8 recorded visits · 3 available findings.

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2Critical findings

0Serious findings

1Minor findings

0Severity N/A

Source checked Nov 6, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.

Visits in the past 12 months

2 visits

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20262 visits · 1 recorded finding

Jul 8, 2026Other visit1 finding
Standard 101233(a)(3)
Critical
Narrative not available. Check the state record for report details.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Site Supervisor Implemented steps to support the teacher. Such as, review personal rights policies, providing training on problem solving, and redirecting.
Standard 101233(a)(3)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jul 8, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:090306370:2026-07-08:101233(a)(3):1
Visit source ID
ca:090306370:2026-07-08:other
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Jul 2, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded

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May 17, 2023Other visit
No findings recorded
May 17, 2023Inspection
No findings recorded
Aug 8, 2022Other visit
No findings recorded
Jun 16, 2022Complaint investigation · substantiated
1 finding
Standard 101216(b)
Critical
Based on interviews and record review, Staff 1 (S1) was left alone with children in care. Staff 1 is not a qualified teacher as they do not have ECE units. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
A follow up inspection will be conducted to clear citation.
Standard 101216(b)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jun 17, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:090306370:2022-06-16:101216(b):1
Visit source ID
ca:090306370:2022-06-16:inspection
Jun 16, 2022Inspection
1 finding
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies
Serious
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to the spiral slide being in disrepair, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Proof of documentation for workorder or photo evidence of repair will be supplied to LPA by POC due date.
Standard 101239(n) · Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jul 18, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:090306370:2022-06-16:101239(n):1
Visit source ID
ca:090306370:2022-06-16:inspection
The state lists 2 findings; details for 1 are available.

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Jul 8, 2026 · Other visit

8 recorded visits · 3 available findings.

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Standard 101233(a)(3)

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Jul 8, 2026 · Other visit

8 recorded visits · 3 available findings.

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Standard 101233(a)(3)

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Standard 101216(b)

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